Cup of Italy
8:00 p.mFebruary 10, 2026
Quarter finals
Diego Armando Maradona Stadium
Referee: Gianluca Manganiello, Italy
Naples
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Expected Goals (xG)
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Passing by
403 (87%)
Accurate passes
465 (91%)
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G
Vanja Milinković-Savić
6.9
5
d
John Jesus
6.3
13
d
Amir Rahmani
6.6
31
d
Sam Beukema
6.2
17
m
Mathias Olivera
5.9
68
m
Stanislav Lobotka (C)
6.5
m
Eljif Elmas
69′ Stumbled
30
m
Pasquale Mazzocchi
6.3
F
Antonio Vergara
46′
23
F
young man
6.3
F
Rasmus Højlund
46′
1
G
Jean Butez
6.9
3
d
Alex Valle
7.2
34
d
Diego Carlos
6.7
d
Jacobo Ramon
44′ Stumbled
28
d
Ivan Smolcic
7.3
m
Sergi Roberto (C)
62′ missing
23
m
Max Perrone
6.9
m
Martin Baturina
39′
10
m
Nico Paz
7.2
42
m
Jayden Addai
6.2
6
F
Maxence Caqueret
6.6
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Napoli and Como battled to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling Coppa Italia encounter, with Como eventually prevailing in a spectacular penalty shoot-out at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
The Coppa Italia clash on February 10, 2026, saw an underdog Como side take Serie A giants Napoli to their absolute limit. Both teams showed their resilience during 120 minutes of intense football. This created a memorable cup tie with plenty of drama unfolding on the pitch.
Napoli, a perennial force in Italian football, came into this game likely aiming for another deep cup run. They were up against a Como side that had steadily risen through the ranks, potentially establishing themselves in Serie A in 2026. This match provided Como with an important test and a chance to make a statement against formidable opponents.
The first half at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona started with a cautious attitude from both teams. Napoli tried to impose their authority, patiently building the game with controlled possession. Como, however, maintained a compact defensive shape. They looked for quick opportunities to break on the counter attack.
The tie was finally broken in the 39th minute. Como won a penalty after a foul in the area. Martin Baturina got up to take the spot kick, calmly slotting the ball past the keeper. This gave the visitors a surprising lead just before the half-time whistle.
The intensity of the match was highlighted even more in the 44th minute. J. Ramon de Como received a yellow card for a tackle on an opponent in midfield. This booking added to the game’s competitive advantage heading into the break.
At half-time, Napoli found themselves in front by a single goal, facing an unexpected uphill battle. Managerial adjustments were clearly crucial for the home team. They needed a quick and decisive response to avoid an early exit from the Coppa Italia. Como, on the other hand, focused on maintaining its solid defensive organization.
Napoli left the dressing room with renewed purpose and urgency. They wasted no time in finding the equaliser. A few seconds after the restart, in the 46th minute, Antonio Vergara launched a powerful shot into the net. Rasmus Højlund provided the assist, canceling Como’s lead and electrifying the home crowd.
The game opened up significantly after Napoli’s equaliser. Both managers introduced new legs through a series of substitutions, aiming to gain a tactical advantage. In the 69th minute, Napoli’s Eljif Elmas was shown a yellow card for a tackle infringement, indicating growing frustration.
Despite late efforts and sustained pressure from both teams, a decisive goal remained elusive for the remainder of normal time. The game went into overtime, where the battle continued in earnest. With the score still locked at 1-1, a tense penalty shootout became the inevitable decider.
The statistics reflect a hard-fought competition. Naples had 48% possession, registering 3 shots on goal from 8 total attempts. Como advanced possession with 52%, managing 4 shots on goal from their 9 total attempts. Máximo Perrone was a defensive standout for Como, making an impressive 6 tackles.
The penalty shootout provided an extended period of high drama. Both teams converted their first point kicks with composure. The tension increased with each subsequent shot. In the end, Como prevailed with a tight 7-6 shootout win. Crucial misses from Napoli’s Romelu Lukaku and Stanislav Lobotka proved costly. Marc-Oliver Kempf converted the decisive penalty for Como.
This exciting result in the Coppa Italia sees Como advance to the next round, marking a significant and memorable achievement for the club. Napoli will now turn their focus back to their league campaign, no doubt reflecting on a disappointing Cup exit at home.
