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Napoli triumphs in penalty shootout to reach Italian Cup quarterfinals; Inter also advances

Napoli has advanced to the Italian Cup quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout against Cagliari

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Concedes twice versus Juventus Caprile registered four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Caprile did what he could, but Kenan Yildiz found the target twice with nice efforts from close range. He has surrendered nine goals and made 17 saves in the last five matches, keeping one clean sheet. Up next, Cagliari will face Roma at home next Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Poor in Genoa fixture Caprile recorded four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Genoa.

Impact Caprile had some sound saves in the first half, keeping the score close, but gave up three goals and had a blunder on the final one, misjudging the arc of a free kick by Aaron Martin. It's the first time he has conceded three times in a match this season. He has kept one clean sheet, made 17 saves and surrendered nine goals in the last five tilts. Up next, Cagliari will face Juventus away Saturday.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Caprile recorded six saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Como.

Impact Caprile was a monster in goal, making six saves to help Cagliari get a point. He has an excellent matchup in two weeks to get another clean sheet, facing a Genoa team which has just six goals in 10 Serie A games.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two second half goals Caprile allowed two goals while making a save during Monday's 2-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Caprile allowed two goals in the second half as Cagliari dropped all three points Monday. The keeper has allowed two goals in each of his last three matches while combining for seven saves over that stretch of games. Cagliari head to Como on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in 2-1 defeat Caprile had two saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-1 loss versus Sassuolo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.

Impact Caprile has now failed to keep a clean sheet in each of his last six matches. In four of these games, he has conceded two goals, but hasn't conceded more than that in any game. In every game since the season opener, he has had more than two saves.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves, two goals conceded Caprile recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Verona.

Impact In each of Cagliari's last seven games since Aug. 30, Caprile has logged at least three saves. But in three of his last four appearances, he has conceded multiple goals. Caprile will look to bounce back just before November with a Thursday game against Sassuolo.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves in loss Caprile had five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Bologna.

Impact Caprile matched his second-most saves in the season, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The goalkeeper has only one clean sheet in seven starts. He will now look to bounce back at Verona on Sunday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves, one goal conceded Caprile made three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact It is five consecutive appearances in which Caprile has logged at least three saves. Unfortunately for the goalkeeper, four of his five appearances saw him concede a goal. Caprile will look for his second clean sheet across six appearances by maintaining one Oct. 19 against Bologna.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals Caprile registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact The goalkeeper was fairly solid for most of the match after an early slip-up, but did concede a late insurance goal. He got little help from his offense and made three saves to keep the deficit manageable. Udinese have just four goals through four matches, so next Sunday presents a good opportunity for Caprile to concede one goal or less.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in Lecce tilt Caprile registered four saves and three clearances and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact Caprile was beaten early by a point-blank header by Tiago Caprile and then turned away a few dangerous attempts on goal, setting the stage for his side's rally. He has made at least four saves in three straight matches, totaling 15. He has kept one clean sheet and allowed three goals so far. Cagliari will host Inter on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet versus Parma Caprile registered six saves and one clearance and didn't concede in Saturday's 2-0 win over Parma.

Impact Caprile had a couple of clutch saves when the result was still nil-nil, stopping Mateo Pellegrino and Patrick Cutrone's close-range efforts in rapid succession, and continued to answer the bell throughout the game, earning his first clean sheet and posting a new season high in saves. He has tallied 11 goals and allowed two goals in three games. Cagliari will face Lecce away Friday.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves in loss Caprile made five saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Napoli.

Impact Caprile had a great performance between the posts and was on verge of keeping his first clean sheet of the season. However, Frank Anguissa appeared to ruin his day deep into second half's stoppage time with a powerful one-timer off a pass from the left flank that looked impossible to stop. Anyway, this was a very encouraging performance from the goalkeeper, who will return from international break with two favorable matchups compared to the ones he had so far: Parma at home (Sep. 13) and a visit to Lecce (Sep. 21).

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Helpless in goal conceded Caprile made no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Caprile didn't make a single save throughout the game in this season opener, but he couldn't react in time to deny Rolando Mandragora from scoring with a header from close range. Caprile will have a tougher matchup this weekend with a visit to the reigning champions, Napoli, on the horizon before the international break.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Signed by Cagliari permanently Caprile has been bought out by Cagliari following a loan spell from Napoli.

Impact Caprile was solid since joining in January and convinced his team to trigger their clause to purchase him. He won't go back to Napoli, but he might transfer to a bigger side later in the summer.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Napoli Caprile won't be available against Napoli on Friday as he suffered a muscular injury last week, coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Caprile stayed in the game against Venezia despite suffering a strain and will end the season on the mend. He concludes with 46 saves, five clean sheets and 22 goals allowed in 18 matches with Cagliari after joining on loan in January. He had played four times with Napoli beforehand. He's likely to be bought out by his present team. Alen Sherri or Giuseppe Ciocci will get the nod Friday.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Registers clean sheet Caprile made one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Caprile made a tackle and earned his seventh clean sheet of the campaign. Over the last five games, he has recorded eight saves and two clearances, contributing to two clean sheets. He will face table-toppers Napoli on the final day in a decisive match for the title.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three Saturday Caprile made two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Como.

Impact Caprile conceded three goals Saturday, his second time this season conceding three goals. He also made just two saves, his sixth consecutive start with two or fewer saves. He faces a very favorable matchup Sunday versus Venzia, a side which has scored 28 goals through 35 matches this season.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice by Udinese Caprile recorded one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Udinese.

Impact Caprile was hung out to dry by his defense, as Oier Zarraga and Thomas Kristensen were open in the box on the two goals. He has given up multiple goals in four of the last five matches, keeping one clean sheet and making six saves. Cagliari will visit Como on Saturday.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet against Verona Caprile registered two saves and didn't concede in Monday's 2-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Caprile had a relatively easy day as Verona were rarely dangerous in this one. He has blanked the opponents three times in the last five games, making nine saves and giving up five goals. Cagliari will host Cagliari on Saturday.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals versus Fiorentina Caprile recorded two saves and gave up two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Caprile didn't manage to parry away a low-driven shot by Robin Gosens and a tricky header by Lucas Beltran, conceding multiple goals in back-to-back games following two clean sheets. He has been beaten six times in the last five tilts, making seven saves. Cagliari will face Verona away Monday.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Arnautovic bags a goal and an assist as Inter warms up for Bayern by beating Cagliari 3-1

Marko Arnautovic scored one and set up another as Inter Milan prepared for its Champions League quarterfinal against Bayern Munich with a morale-boosting 3-1 win over Cagliari in S...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Concedes three to Inter Caprile recorded one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Caprile was only able to make one save as his side fell to a 3-1 defeat at league leaders Inter. This came off the back of two clean sheets in a row, which were his second and third since joining from Napoli in January. This is his first time this year conceding three goals, and he had only conceded two on three occasions.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Empoli Caprile made one save and four clearances and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Caprile had an easy day at the office, as he had to put his hands only on a header in a match where his defense was commanding. He has kept back-to-back clean sheets and has given up four goals and made nine saves int he last five matches. Cagliari will face Inter away Saturday.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in clean sheet win Caprile recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win against Monza.

Impact Caprile kept his second clean sheet since joining Cagliari from Napoli. Since joining he has played 11 games but conceded 12 goals. However, he has made three or more saves in six of these games.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE