Empoli has reached the Italian Cup semifinals for the first time in its history as it surprisingly knocked out holder Juventus on penalties.

Serie A giants Juventus have been ousted from Coppa Italia after a shock home loss against visiting Empoli in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw through normal time. Scorers: Thuram 66'; Maleh

Thuram's equaliser came after an impressive piece of skill, but counted for nothing in the end after Dusan Vlahovic missed a chance to win the match in normal time and then missed the opening penalty