Parma advanced in the Coppa Italia with a 2-0 victory over Pescara in a match played on August 18, 2025. The Serie A side navigated past their Serie C opponents with a professional performance at the Stadio Ennio Tardini to progress to the next round. Parma took the lead in the first half through a penalty after a handball was detected by VAR, and they doubled their advantage early in the second period with a close-range finish from a corner. Pescara worked hard but struggled to create meaningful chances against Parma's organized defense. The key incident was the penalty decision, which was initially missed by the referee but correctly awarded after a review, changing the complexion of the tie. A standout performance came from Parma's striker, who scored the second goal and led the line effectively, holding up play and bringing teammates into the game. This result allowed Parma to continue their cup run, while Pescara could now concentrate fully on their promotion push in Serie C. The Parma manager was satisfied with the efficiency of his team's performance.