In the 1/8 finals of the Italian Cup 2024/25, Fiorentina hosted Empoli at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Guests Swidko took the lead thanks to Ekong's goal, without wasting minimal advantage in the first half. In the other half, the initiative was taken over by the rulers of the fields. They were able to win with the gains of Kin and Sottil, but would later restore parity.
At the main hour, the teams were not able to identify the strongest, and in the penalty shootout the underdog was more favored by the standoff. In the quarterfinals, D'Aversi will compete with the bet winner Juventus - Cagliari.
Fiorentina - Empoli* 2:2 (3:4 - penalty shootout).
Scorers: Kin 59, Sottil 70 - Ekong 4, Esposito 75 Fiorentina: Terracciano - Dodo, Comuzzo, Ranieri, Gosens (Parisi 74) - Martinez Quarta (Richardson 52), Cataldi - Colpani.