Ghana forward Emmanuel Gyasi climbed off the bench to lend a hand Empoli defeat Juventus on penalties and attain a historical semi-final within the Coppa Italia.
Earlier than the game on Wednesday night, Empoli’s easiest efficiency within the competition used to be reaching the quarter-final.
Gyasi, who started within the defeat to Atalanta on Sunday, used to be launched within the game within the 73rd minute, changing Jacopo Bacci.
Italian-Moroccan forward Youssef Maleh opened the scoring for Empoli after 24 minutes but French midfielder Khephren Thuram levelled after the spoil to pressure the match to penalties.
Dusan Vlahovic and Kenan Yildiz passed over from the direct as Juve suffered yet any other Cup elimination following their exit from the UEFA Champions League.
Meanwhile, it is miles the first time Empoli are making it to the semi-final of the Coppa Italia and can face Bologna within the next stage.
Gyasi, who joined the membership after leaving Spezia, shall be hoping to proceed their fairytale tear within the competition by reaching the closing.
