MILAN: Inter Milan beat Lazio 2-0 in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday night, with an Adam Marusic own goal and a Lautaro Martinez strike handing the newly crowned Serie A champion the domestic double.
Inter started brightly at the Stadio Olimpico, carrying the confidence of its recent title triumph and a 3-0 league win over Lazio at the same venue on Sunday.
The breakthrough came in the 14th minute when Marusic misjudged a header from a corner and diverted the ball into his own net.
Inter maintained control and nearly extended its lead soon after, but Denzel Dumfries saw his close-range volley blocked as Lazio struggled to cope with sustained pressure.
Lazio’s defensive troubles persisted 10 minutes before half-time when Nuno Tavares lost possession deep in his own half. Marcus Thuram capitalised, delivering a low cross for Martinez to tap in and double Inter’s advantage.
The victory secured Inter’s 10th Coppa Italia title and first its since 2023, capping a dominant season for the Milan club. Agencies
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