Inter Milan ease past Roma and into Coppa Italia semi-finals

Inter Milan sealed their passage into the semi-final of the Coppa Italia after a 2-0 win over Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Jose Mourinho’s first visit back to his former club since leaving in 2010 got off to a poor start, as the Nerazzurri took the lead with just two minutes on the clock. Ad/> Edin Dzeko connected with Ivan Perisic’s cross on the volley from inside the box to get his side off to a flying start, and notch his second goal of the season against his former employers.

Serie AGiroud the hero as Milan come from behind to win derby against Inter05/02/2022 AT 16:48 Simone Inzaghi’s side sealed the win midway through the second half, as Alexis Sanchez got his sixth goal of the season with a stunning 25-yard strike into the top corner, leaving Roma goalkeeper Rui Patricio with no chance. Roma were dealt an injury blow late on as Tammy Abraham was forced off with a pulled hamstring. Inter Milan held firm to comfortably secure their place in the last-four.

TALKING POINT — Mourinho's return to Giuseppe Meazza does not go to plan It was Jose Mourinho's first time back on the bench as an opposition manager at the home of his beloved Inter Milan since he left the Nerazzurri back in 2010. His period in charge at Inter was one of his most successful moments as a manager, as he won four titles including a Champions League crown, and back to back Scudetti. However, despite both himself and the crowd showing their appreciation to each other pre-match, it did not go to plan, as Roma conceded after just two minutes, and struggled to get a foothold in the game.