Inter Milan secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Lazio in the Coppa Italia Final, held at the Stadio Olimpico. The Nerazzurri displayed a dominant performance to clinch the domestic double. Here’s a breakdown of the player performances.
Lazio’s Standouts and Struggles:
- Best Player: Rovella (6.5) – Though not starting, his introduction at halftime injected more quality into Lazio’s midfield, allowing them to push further into the opposition’s half, although opportunities remained scarce.
- Lowest Rating: Nuno Tavares (4.5) – A critical error from the Portuguese left-back led directly to Inter’s opening goal after 35 minutes, losing possession under pressure, which ultimately proved decisive.
Lazio Coach’s Perspective: Sarri (suspended) (6) – The coach could not inspire his side to overcome Inter’s early dominance. Despite a tough season, Lazio’s ambition for a trophy ended swiftly with Inter’s quick goals, highlighting a lack of offensive quality from his team.
Inter’s Title-Winning Performance:
- Top Performers: Dumfries, Dimarco, and Lautaro Martinez (all 7) – These players were instrumental in Inter’s victory. While Dimarco’s pass was an indirect assist due to an own goal, Dumfries’s crucial interception set up Lautaro Martinez. The Argentine forward led Inter’s attack with skill and strength before being substituted.
Inter Coach’s Success: Chivu (7) – A near-perfect debut season for the coach, culminating in two trophies after this Coppa Italia triumph.
Player Ratings:
Lazio: Motta (5.5); Marusic (5) (Lazzari 6 – 72′); Gila (5.5), Romagnoli (5.5), Nuno Tavares (4.5); Basic (5) (Pedro N/A – 78′), Patric (46′ Rovella 6.5), Taylor (5.5); Isaksen (5.5) (Cancellieri 6 – 66′), Noslin (5.5), Zaccagni (6) (Dia 6 – 72′). Coach: Sarri (suspended) (6).
Inter: J Martinez (6); Bisseck (6), Akanji (6.5), Bastoni (6) (Carlos Augusto 6 – 77′); Dumfries (7) (Luis Henrique 6 – 68′), Barella (6.5), Zielinski (6), Sucic (6) (Mkhitaryan 6 – 68′), Dimarco (7); Thuram (6.5) (Diouf N/A – 82′), Lautaro Martinez (7) (Bonny N/A – 77′). Coach: Chivu (7).