Empoli achieved an unprecedented feat by qualifying for the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia for the first time in its history after defeating Juventus in a penalty shootout, in a stunning surprise at the Allianz Stadium.

Empoli's coach, Roberto D'Aversa, expressed his great happiness with this victory, saying: "The players have written a historic chapter for this club, and this win gives us a huge boost for the upcoming matches in the league."

He added: "We came from a tough loss, so I asked the players to respond strongly, and they delivered an amazing performance."

D'Aversa praised his players' courage during the penalty shootout, saying: "During the penalties, they were as calm as veterans, despite the young age of many of them. Executing the penalties in front of the Juventus fans was amazing."

D'Aversa also confirmed that the return of defender Ismaily helped the team regain defensive solidity, stating: "Ismaily's presence gave us balance and strength; he leads the defense and directs his teammates on the field."