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Simone Lontani scores two as Parma defeats Catania in Coppa Italia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:05 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Simone Lontani scores two as Parma defeats Catania in Coppa Italia

Summary

Parma won 2-0 against Catania in the first round of the Coppa Italia on August 14, 2026. Eighteen-year-old Simone Lontani shone in his professional debut, scoring both goals for Parma. Cagliari also advanced with a narrow 1-0 victory over Arezzo, with a penalty deciding the match. Parma will face either Cremonese or Sampdoria in the next round, while Cagliari will meet either Verona or Virtus Entella.

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By the Numbers

•Parma won 2-0 against Catania in the Coppa Italia First Round.
•Simone Lontani scored both goals for Parma in his debut.
•Cagliari defeated Arezzo 1-0 with a penalty kick.
•Parma's next opponent will be either Cremonese or Sampdoria.
•Cagliari will face either Verona or Virtus Entella next.

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4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Coppa Italia: Parma perfect Lontani debut, Cagliari beat Arezzo

What they're saying

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A star was born for Parma, who beat Catania 2-0 in the Coppa Italia First Round thanks to ex-Milan teenager Simone Lontani’s sensational brace, while Cagliari squeezed past Arezzo 1-0.The Ducali wil...
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