Empoli knocked Juventus out of the Coppa Italia with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win after a 1-1 draw in regular time, leaving coach Thiago Motta ashamed by the Bianconeri’s shock exit.

Empoli initially led with a first-half goal by Youssef Maleh, while Juventus struggled to pose any serious threat before the interval, prompting Motta to criticise his side’s performance and urging his players to take responsibility.

“Shame. I feel shame for what we saw in the first half and I hope my players feel the same,” Motta told a press conference.

“The attitude was shameful. Maybe I am wrong because I did not make the players understand the importance of this game and the importance of wearing the Juventus shirt. We made a mistake and that’s why we’re not in the semi-finals,” the manager added.

After Khephren Thuram equalised for Juventus in the second half, the match went to penalties where Empoli emerged victorious.

Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic missed the first penalty, and Empoli’s keeper Devis Vasquez denied Kenan Yildiz, helping secure the win with Luca Marianucci sealing the victory