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Felipe Loyola Key in Pisa's Coppa Italia Penalty Shootout Win Over Empoli
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Felipe Loyola Key in Pisa's Coppa Italia Penalty Shootout Win Over Empoli

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chilean footballer Felipe Loyola played a key role in Pisa's advancement in the Coppa Italia.
  • Pisa drew 1-1 with Empoli in regulation time and won 4-3 on penalties.
  • Loyola converted Pisa's decisive fourth penalty kick.

Chilean midfielder Felipe Loyola made his European season debut, playing a crucial role in Pisa's advancement to the Coppa Italia round of 32. The Italian club secured a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Empoli after a 1-1 draw in regular time.

Pisa took the lead just before halftime with a goal from Tommaso Marras in the 44th minute. However, Empoli equalized in the second half through Eduardo Saporiti in the 61st minute. Loyola entered the match in the 69th minute with the score tied, but he did not significantly alter the game's course during regulation.

The match ultimately went to penalties, where Loyola stepped up to take Pisa's fourth kick. He successfully converted his attempt, putting pressure on Empoli. Following Loyola's successful penalty, Empoli's Saporiti missed his shot, handing Pisa the victory and securing their place in the next round.

Pisa is now set to face Fiorentina in the next stage of the Coppa Italia. Fiorentina advanced after a commanding 4-1 victory over Benevento.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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