Udinese edged past Palermo 2-1 in a tightly contested Coppa Italia match on September 24, 2025. The Serie A side secured a hard-fought victory at home with a 00:30 kickoff, overcoming a spirited challenge from their Serie B opponents to book their place in the next round. Udinese started strongly and took a deserved lead in the first half, but Palermo refused to be overawed and fought back to equalize early in the second period. The game appeared to be heading for a potential penalty shootout until Udinese found a late winner, capitalizing on a defensive error to score and break Palermo's hearts. This narrow escape will serve as a warning for Udinese as they progress in the competition.