Football NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Coppa Italia First Round Finale: Four Ties Today
The Coppa Italia's opening round concludes with four decisive matches and potential penalty drama.
Ties
Sassuolo-Cesena, Pisa-Empoli, Cremonese-Sampdoria, Palermo-Lecce
Format
No extra time; penalties if level after 90 minutes
Next round
Sassuolo/Cesena face Frosinone; Pisa/Empoli meet Fiorentina
What happened. The Coppa Italia First Round concludes today with four matches, leaving only 32 teams in the competition. Winners advance to face predetermined opponents in the next round.
- Mantova knocked out Lazio in the round's shock result.
- Palermo or Lecce will face Mantova next.
- All ties are set for a direct penalty shootout if level.
After tonight, the tournament narrows to 32 teams, with Inter as holders.
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