Turin, 25 September (LaPresse) – Genoa qualifies for the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia thanks to a 3-1 home win against Empoli in the third round match. Saporiti gives the Tuscans hope by breaking the deadlock in the 12th minute of the first half, but three minutes later Frendrup equalises. In the second half, the Ligurians took the lead with Marcandalli's goal in the 11th minute, before Ekhator sealed the deal with a third goal in the 38th minute. In the round of 16, the Grifone will face Atalanta.

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