Parma beat Catania 2-0 in the Coppa Italia, combining a compact 4-3-3 with sharper attacking execution despite having only 34% possession. Catania controlled 66% of the ball in their own 4-3-3, but Parma carried the greater threat, producing 12 shots to six and placing eight on target compared with the visitors’ two. The decisive contrast was in the penalty areas: Parma converted their territorial restraint into two goals, while their goalkeeper preserved the clean sheet with a 100% save rate from Catania’s two efforts on target. Catania’s goalkeeper made six saves from eight shots on target but still conceded twice, reflected in a 75% save percentage. With no scorer data available, the scoreline and shot quality of the attempts tell the clearest story: Parma were more efficient and more precise when possession changed hands. Parma advance with a controlled cup performance.