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Coppa Italia 2026/27·2026-09-02·Round 3

Sassuolo Triumphs in Penalty Drama; Frosinone Bows Out

By Roberto Ottaviani · · Round-up

Sassuolo Triumphs in Penalty Drama; Frosinone Bows Out

In a clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, Sassuolo emerged victorious in a pulsating penalty shootout against Frosinone, marking a sensational leap in their Coppa Italia journey. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with Sassuolo holding their nerve to win 4-3 in the penalty lottery. This victory catapults them into the Round of 16 with a dazzling 36.9% probability, a meteoric rise from their pre-match prospects. Frosinone, however, sees the curtain fall on their Coppa Italia dreams, as all their chances of advancing further have plummeted to a miserable 0%.

Meanwhile, Udinese delivered a crucial 2-1 victory over Venezia, a result that sees their chances of reaching the quarterfinals climb to an enticing 12.7%. Venezia's Coppa Italia campaign is over: with the loss, every one of their advancement probabilities — Round of 16, quarterfinals, and beyond — drops to 0%. The heartbreak is palpable for Frosinone fans as their team experienced a brutal collapse from having a 20.4% chance of reaching the Round of 16 to being completely ousted from the competition.

Sassuolo's triumph not only propels them into the Round of 16 but boosts their semifinal hopes to a promising 6.6%. This victory sees them climb the ranks, now standing proudly at 10th in the competition standings, a significant rise from their previous 17th position. For Udinese, the victory against Venezia is a beacon of hope, bolstering their quest in this thrilling Coppa Italia saga.

As the drama unfolds, all eyes will be on the next round to see if Sassuolo can maintain their momentum and whether Udinese can continue their ascent. With new battles on the horizon, the Coppa Italia promises more heart-stopping moments.

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