Inter Milan secured their place in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals with a composed 2-0 victory over Udinese on a rainy evening at San Siro. A heavily rotated Inter lineup controlled the match from start to finish, taking advantage of Udinese’s errors and showcasing moments of individual brilliance.
The breakthrough came on the half-hour mark when Udinese lost possession in midfield, allowing Mehdi Taremi to slip a precise through-ball to Marko Arnautovic. The Austrian striker made no mistake, calmly slotting the ball low into the net to give the hosts the lead.
Inter doubled their advantage just before halftime in extraordinary fashion. Kristjan Asllani curled a corner kick directly into the goal, catching Udinese’s defense and goalkeeper off guard. However, celebrations were briefly subdued due to a lengthy delay caused by a medical emergency in the stands, reminding everyone of the bigger picture beyond football.
In the second half, Inter continued to press for more, with Taremi coming closest to adding a third when his powerful effort struck the woodwork. Despite their dominance, the Nerazzurri settled for a comfortable two-goal victory.
Nine-time Coppa Italia champions Inter will now host Lazio in the quarter-finals next February as they continue their pursuit of more silverware.
