Match report

Inter Defeats Cagliari 4-1 in Coppa Italia

Inter
Inter
4–1
FT
Cagliari
Cagliari
Jan 14, 2020

Inter held off Cagliari with a dominant 4-1 victory in their Coppa Italia encounter, thanks to goals from Romelu Lukaku (2), Borja Valero, and Alessandro Ranocchia. The Nerazzurri showcased their attacking prowess early, with Lukaku and Valero striking within the first 22 minutes. Despite Cagliari's late goal, Inter maintained their lead through a strong defensive performance and a solid late goal from Ranocchia.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Inter 4-1 Cagliari
  • • Goals: Romelu Lukaku (1', 49'), Borja Valero (22'), Alessandro Ranocchia (80')
  • • Yellow Cards: Cagliari (C. Lykogiannis), Inter (D. Godín, S. Sensi)
  • • Substitutions: Inter (Alexis Sánchez, M. Brozović, F. Dimarco), Cagliari (L. Castro, A. Ioniță, N. Nández)

Lineups

Inter

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Handanovič (G)
  • 2 D. Godín (D)
  • 13 A. Ranocchia (D)
  • 37 M. Škriniar (D)
  • 21 F. Dimarco (M)
  • 20 Borja Valero (M)
  • 77 M. Brozović (M)
  • 19 V. Lazaro (M)
  • 23 N. Barella (M)
  • 7 A. Sánchez (F)
  • 9 R. Lukaku (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 S. Esposito
  • 12 S. Sensi
  • 34 C. Biraghi
  • 95 A. Bastoni
  • 27 D. Padelli
  • 87 A. Candreva
  • 31 L. Pirola
  • 6 S. de Vrij
  • 46 T. Berni
  • 32 L. Agoume
  • 10 L. Martínez

Cagliari

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 90 R. Olsen (G)
  • 19 F. Pisacane (D)
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis (D)
  • 40 S. Walukiewicz (D)
  • 4 R. Nainggolan (M)
  • 21 A. Ioniţă (M)
  • 29 L. Castro (M)
  • 24 P. Faragò (D)
  • 18 N. Nández (M)
  • 17 C. Oliva (M)
  • 9 A. Cerri (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 M. Rog
  • 10 João Pedro
  • 14 V. Birsa
  • 15 R. Klavan
  • 99 G. Simeone
  • 33 L. Pellegrini
  • 28 A. Cragno
  • 8 L. Cigarini
  • 1 Rafael

Timeline

  1. Inter
    1' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lukaku
  2. Inter
    22' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    Borja Valero
  3. Cagliari
    46' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    C. Lykogiannis
  4. Cagliari
    46' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Castro · On: M. Rog
  5. Inter
    49' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lukaku · Assist: N. Barella
  6. Inter
    65' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    D. Godín
  7. Inter
    69' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alexis Sánchez · On: S. Esposito
  8. Inter
    70' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Brozović · On: S. Sensi
  9. Cagliari
    72' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Oliva · Assist: A. Cerri
  10. Inter
    78' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Dimarco · On: C. Biraghi
  11. Cagliari
    79' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ioniţă · On: João Pedro Galvão
  12. Cagliari
    80' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Nández · On: V. Birsa
  13. Inter
    80' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ranocchia · Assist: C. Biraghi
  14. Inter
    90' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sensi

Match Stats

Stat Inter Cagliari
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 85% 84%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 570 523
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 8 1
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 486 438
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Inter's early goals within the first 22 minutes set the tone for the game, with Romelu Lukaku and Borja Valero scoring to give Inter a commanding lead.
  • ▸ Alessandro Ranocchia's goal in the 80th minute sealed the victory for Inter, despite Cagliari's effort to reduce the deficit with a goal by C. Oliva in the 72nd minute.