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Como Stuns Napoli in Coppa Italia Thriller!
11 Feb
Summary
- Como reached the Coppa Italia semifinals for the first time in 40 years.
- Como defeated Italian champion Napoli in a penalty shootout.
- The match ended 1-1 in regulation before Como won the shootout 7-6.
Como achieved a historic milestone by reaching the Coppa Italia semifinals for the first time in 40 years. They accomplished this feat by defeating the reigning Italian champion, Napoli, in a tense quarterfinal match on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The game, held in Naples, ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation time. Martin Baturina put Como ahead with a penalty in the 39th minute, but Antonio Vergara equalized for Napoli shortly after halftime. The match's fate was decided by a penalty shootout.
In the dramatic shootout, Como emerged victorious with a 7-6 scoreline. Goalkeeper Jean Butez became the hero for Como, saving Stanislav Lobotka's decisive spot-kick. Napoli, a six-time winner of the Coppa Italia, could not convert their chances, with Romelu Lukaku also missing a penalty earlier in the shootout. Maximo Perrone also missed for Como, but Butez's save ultimately secured Como's place in the semifinals.
