Coppa Italia: Verona stunned by rivals Venezia, who set up Inter clash | OneFootball

Venezia caused a Coppa Italia upset by knocking out local rivals Verona in a penalty shoot-out, and will now face Inter in the Round of 16.

This was a local derby, so given some added spice along with being the second round tie of the Coppa Italia.

Junior Ajayi fired a couple of efforts over for Hellas, while there were tricky saves on Venezia’s Mattia Compagnon and Armel Bella-Kotchap’s header for Verona.

The start of the second half was delayed due to a hailstorm, which made play impossible at the Stadio Bentegodi.

VERONA, ITALY – MAY 11: Fans of Hellas Verona show their support by waving large flags in the stands during the Serie A match between Verona and Lecce at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on May 11, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

When play did resume, Richie Sagrado came so close to giving Venezia the lead with an angled drive that thumped the far post.

Ahmed Sidibé also forced a save for the visitors, but it went to a penalty shoot-out, as there is no extra time in the Coppa Italia.

Enzo Ebosse of Verona saw his spot-kick saved by Alessandro Plizzari and that proved decisive, allowing Venezia to eliminate their rivals.

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