Inter takes back a Cup. Defending champions, Simone Inzaghi’s players beat Fiorentina (2-1) this Wednesday in Rome in the Italian Cup final. They responded to Nicolas Gonzalez’s opener with a brace from Lautaro Martinez, before kowtowing in the second half. It is Inter Milan’s ninth victory in this competition, as much as AS Roma but five less than Juventus Turin (14), which holds the national record.
Abused at the start of the game, conceding a goal signed Nicolas Gonzalez in the 3rd minute, the Interists once again made people talk about realism and their ability to react. It must be said that Fiorentina made the best start and this, even beyond their goal. In duels and possession, the Viola was on top, if not in control.
But what to do with a Lautaro Martinez who only needed two balls in the box to show off his talent and quality of finish? First by taking advantage of the slide of his compatriot Martinez Quarta to receive a caviar from Brozovic (29th), then by beating Milenkovic in the area on a cross from Barella (37th). Little in sight during the World Cup, where Julian Alvarez had the preferences of Lionel Scaloni over the matches, Lautaro is irreplaceable at Inter in the spirit of Simone Inzaghi.
Fiorentina saw what made the difference between good and great teams. The gap in the Serie A classification was clearly not reflected on the lawn of the Stadio Olimpico this Wednesday. The 11th has dominated the 3rd. But what Fiorentina lacks is not only a defense and a collective capable of taking blows without wavering, but also a player capable of putting the ball in the back when the opportunity arises.
Nicolas Gonzalez was very good on his right side against Federico Dimarco then Robin Gosens, which is not the case with Cabral in the axis that his teammates were unable to find. The entry of Luca Jovic was good because the Serb created very big chances but again, without finding the net. A head too crossed (81st) and a decisive face-to-face won by Handanovic (79th) prevented it. La Viola shot 19 times on goal during the game, including in the second half, for 6 shots on target in all. Where Inter shot 11 times, framing 4 attempts.
Now, place in Europe for the two clubs. Current third in the Serie A standings, the Nerazzurri will face Manchester City on June 10 in the Champions League final. For its part, the Viola, 11th in the league, has an appointment with West Ham three days earlier, in the final of the Europa League Conference.
