Como advances to Coppa Italia semifinals, eliminates Napoli - Gazeta Express
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Express newspaper

10/02/2026 23:27

Como advances to Coppa Italia semifinals, eliminates Napoli

football

Express newspaper

10/02/2026 23:27

Como will face Inter in the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia for the first time in 40 years, after eliminating Antonio Conte's Napoli on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

Napoli lost several key players to injuries, while Como were well-rested after their Serie A match with Milan was postponed.

In the match, Alex Valle assisted Ivan Smolcic, who was brought down in the area by Matias Olivera, and Baturina scored the penalty that gave Como the advantage.

Napoli quickly equalized, with Vergara taking advantage of a shot from Hojlund and beating goalkeeper Butez.

The second half and the continuation brought numerous chances, but neither team could find the extra goal, sending the match to penalties.

Como won 7-6 on penalties, after Napoli's Stanislav Lobotka missed from the spot.

Romelu Lukaku also missed a penalty early in the shootout, while Como missed Maxime Perrone.

Thus, Como secured qualification for the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia for the first time in 40 years./Express newspaper/

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