Inter Milan defeated Lazio 2-0 in the Coppa Italia, with goals from Marko Arnautovic and Hakan Calhanoglu, securing a semi-final match against AC Milan.
Inter Milan advanced to the Coppa Italia semi-finals after a 2-0 victory over Lazio. The match, played on Tuesday, saw a former Premier League forward, Marko Arnautovic, open the scoring with a stunning volley. Hakan Calhanoglu secured the win with a penalty. Inter Milan will now face local rivals AC Milan in the semi-final of the competition.
Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan are having a successful season, leading the Serie A table by one point over Antonio Conte’s Napoli. Their recent win against Lazio in the Coppa Italia adds to their achievements.
Match Highlights
The opening goal came in the first half when Marko Arnautovic, formerly of Stoke City and West Ham, scored a volley from outside the box. Federico Dimarco’s corner was headed out to Arnautovic, who struck the ball with his left foot into the right side of the goal. Arnautovic’s teammates celebrated with him on the field.
Hakan Calhanoglu scored a penalty 13 minutes from time to make it 2-0, sealing Inter’s place in the semi-finals.
Arnautovic’s Goal
In the 39th minute, Federico Dimarco swung in a corner, which was cleared to the edge of the box. Marko Arnautovic, waiting alone, unleashed a left-footed volley that found the back of the net. The goalkeeper, Josep Martinez, was unable to react in time.
Coppa Italia Semi-Final Details
Inter Milan and AC Milan will clash in the Coppa Italia semi-final. The two-legged tie is scheduled for April 2 and April 23. Milan will host the first leg, with Inter hosting the second leg.
The other semi-final will be between Bologna and the winner of Juventus-Empoli.
AC Milan reached the semi-finals by defeating Roma in the quarter-finals. So far this season, Milan are unbeaten against Inter, with two wins and one draw.
Yann Bisseck’s Post-Match Comments
Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck spoke about the team’s victory over Lazio, emphasizing the team’s strength and focus.
“For us, this is a great win – we want to win in every competition,” Bisseck said. “We played a great game defensively, and I’m happy. In every match, we need to stay focused for 95 minutes, and today we did well.”
Bisseck also acknowledged the team’s overall strength. “We know we are a very strong team, and it doesn’t matter who plays. We are solid, and other teams struggle to score against us. Personally, I think I had a good game.”
Looking Ahead to Napoli
Bisseck anticipates a more challenging match against Napoli in Serie A. “We’re happy with the win, but Saturday’s match against Napoli will be completely different,” Bisseck added. “We’re prepared, and if we do things right, we can win.”
Background Information on Arnautovic
Marko Arnautovic played for Stoke City from 2013 to 2017, making 145 appearances. He then moved to West Ham, where he played 65 times. Before joining Inter Milan, Arnautovic also played for Shanghai SIPG and Bologna.
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https://football-italia.net/coppa-italia-when-inter-and-milan-meet-semis/
https://sempreinter.com/2025/02/26/yann-bisseck-after-inter-milan-lazio-we-are-strong/