Coppa Italia First Round live as Fiorentina, Cagliari, Parma and Monza begin | OneFootball

The Italian season kicks off this afternoon with the Coppa Italia Round of 64, featuring Parma v Catania, Cagliari v Arezzo, Monza v Avellino and Fiorentina v Benevento.

All ties at this stage are settled after 90 minutes. If level, they go straight to a penalty shoot-out, avoiding extra time in searing heat.

Follow live updates for line-ups and goals as they happen across all four matches.

The winner of Parma v Catania will face either Cremonese or Sampdoria in the Second Round.

Whoever comes through Monza v Avellino will meet Torino or Carrarese in the next phase.

Cagliari or Arezzo will take on Hellas Verona or Virtus Entella in the Round of 32.

Fiorentina or Benevento are in line to play Pisa or Empoli in a notably Tuscan section of the draw.

Inter won last season’s trophy, beating Lazio 2-0 in the final.

Source: Football Italia

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