- Inter secured a 2-0 victory over Udinese in the Coppa Italia Round of 16
- Marko Arnautović and Kristjan Asllani scored for Inter in the 30th and 45’+2′ minutes, respectively
- VAR overturned a penalty decision for Inter early in the game
- The match marked an emotional return for Alexis Sánchez to the Giuseppe Meazza, where he faced his former team
- Inter will face Lazio in the next round, a team they recently defeated 6-0 in Serie A
Key Takeaways:
Inter secured a 2-0 victory over Udinese in the final match of the Coppa Italia Round of 16. Early in the game, VAR overturned a penalty decision for the Nerazzurri, and later on the referee dismissed Davide Frattesi’s strong appeals for another penalty. Inter settled the match before halftime with goals from Marko Arnautović (30′) and Kristjan Asllani (45’+2′), who scored directly from a corner-kick. The second half was played at a slower pace, with no additional goals. Late in the game, Lautaro Martínez and Mehdi Taremi came close to extending the lead but failed to convert their chances.
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The match also marked an emotional return for Alexis Sanchez at the Giuseppe Meazza, as the player, who spent four seasons with the Nerazzurri, faced his former team after rejoining Udinese earlier this season. Inter’s next opponent in the competition will be Lazio, a team they recently defeated 6-0 in a Serie A clash.