L’Inter money to the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup 2024-25, beating Udinese 2-0 on a rainy Thursday evening at San Siro. The Nerazzurri put an end to the Juventus situation already in the first half, thanks to a goal from Marko Arnautovic et al masterpiece by Kristjan Asllaniwho scores directly from a corner. The guests created a few chances, but in the end Josep Martínez – starter in goal – only had to make one save, in the 90th minute: a great flight to deflect Isaak Touré’s shot into a corner.
This completes the picture of the quarter-finals, given that in addition to Lazio-Inter, all the other pairings scheduled for the beginning and end of February 2025 are also known: Juventus-Empoli e Bologna-Atalanta at the top of the board; Milan-Roma e Lazio-Inter in the lower one. Returning to the match, the team coached by Simone Inzaghi offers another proof of its strength (and quality) tonight, thus remaining in the running in the national cup, as well as in the championship and Champions League.
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The scoreboard
INTER – UDINESE 2-0 (2-0)
INTER (3-5-2): Martinez; Darmian (89′ Aidoo), Bastoni (63′ Dumfries), Bisseck; Buchanan (74′ Palacios), Frattesi, Asllani (63′ Calhanoglu), Zielinski, Carlos Augusto; Taremi, Arnautovic (63′ Lautaro). All. Inzaghi
UDINESE (3-5-2): Piano; Kabasele, Bijol (46′ Abankwah), Touré; Rui Modesto, Atta (75′ Zemura), Karlstrom, Ekkelenkamp (70′ Brenner), Kamara; Lucca (75′ Bravo), Sanchez (46′ Bravo). AllRunjaic.
REFEREE: Massimi (Termoli section).
GOL: 30′ Arnautovic (I), 45+2 Asllani (I).
WARNED: 15′ Asllani (I).
The match report in 7 moments
02′ UDINESE CLOSE TO 1-0. Break for the Bianconeri, with Rui Modesto’s incursion to the right. Tracer horizontally in the center of the area, the Inter defense puts it out but Ekkelenkamp arrives at the limit: right-footed shot, the ball goes out by a whisker.
06′ VAR CANCELS A PENALTY FOR INTER! Perfect throw from Asllani for the depth of Arnautovic, the former Bologna player moves very well between the lines, returns to the left foot in the area and shoots. Kabasele slides and touches the ball with his right arm. For Massimi it is a penalty but, after on field review, the decision is overturned.
30′ GOL DELL’INTER!! Bad mistake by Ekkelenkamp in the construction phase, the Juventus defense is too high and for the Taremi-Arnautovic pair it is child’s play to score the goal. The Iranian runs away with the ball at his feet, the Austrian receives the pass in the area and crosses with his left foot to the far post, making it 1-0.
36′ PIANA EXALTS. Wonderful throw from Arnautovic due to the depth of Carlos Augusto. The former Monza player arrives in the area on the ball and, in counterattack, kicks powerfully with his left foot. The Juventus goalkeeper excels with his reflexes, deflecting it into a corner.
Marko Arnautovic (Inter)
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45+2′ EUROGOL BY ASLLANI! Directly from a corner, a masterpiece! Corner from the left for the Nerazzurri director, trajectory to return, ball that kisses the far post and goes home, with no player managing to deflect or sweep into the small area.
77′ TAREMI’S SOUNDAL POLE! Excellent support from Lautaro for his teammate, after Bisseck’s defensive interception. Taremi enters the area, opens the right corner and beats Piana: but the ball hits the woodwork.
90′ MARTINEZ SALVA IT 2-0. Touré runs away on the left flank, enters the area and unleashes a great left-footed shot from a very tight angle. The Inter goalkeeper responds like a champion, lifting the corner kick.
The best
Kristjan ASLLANI. Warned just before the quarter of an hour, he manages himself despite his delicate role. He scored the Olympic goal directly from a corner which made it 2-0 for Inter.
The worst
Jurgen EKKELENKAMP – Close to scoring the lead in the opening minutes, he made the mistake that paved the way for the Nerazzurri’s provisional 1-0 by inadvertently serving Taremi.
The social moment
The report cards
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