Coppa: Cesena eliminate Empoli

Serie B side Cesena have knocked Empoli out of the Coppa Italia with a 2-1 extra time victory at the Stadio Castellani.

The two teams were locked together on a 1-1 scoreline after 90 minutes when Panico’s header put the visitors ahead and Alberto Gilardino equalised thanks to a spectacular lob.

They went into extra time and after Rade Krunic hit the woodwork for the hosts, Alejandro Rodriguez snatched victory for Cesena.

It is a particularly remarkable result considering Cesena are still without an away victory in Serie B this season.

Serie B side Cesena have knocked Empoli out of the Coppa Italia with a 2-1 extra time victory at the Stadio Castellani.

The two teams were locked together on a 1-1 scoreline after 90 minutes when Panico’s header put the visitors ahead and Alberto Gilardino equalised thanks to a spectacular lob.

They went into extra time and after Rade Krunic hit the woodwork for the hosts, Alejandro Rodriguez snatched victory for Cesena.

It is a particularly remarkable result considering Cesena are still without an away victory in Serie B this season.

In the Fifth Round of the competition, Cesena will go on to face Sassuolo.

Empoli 1-2 Cesena (aet)

Panico 67 (C), Gilardino 79 (E), Rodriguez 102 (C)