Match report
Inter Defeats Empoli 3-2 in Coppa Italia Thriller
Inter
3–2
AET
Empoli
Jan 19, 2022
Inter held off a resilient Empoli to secure a 3-2 victory in the Coppa Italia, thanks to crucial goals from Alexis Sánchez, an own goal, and late strikes by Ranocchia and Sensi. Empoli's Bajrami and Radu contributed to a memorable encounter, but Inter's late dominance sealed the win.
Key Facts
- • Alexis Sánchez scored the first goal for Inter at minute 13
- • N. Bajrami equalized for Empoli at minute 61
- • Ionuț Radu conceded an own goal for Empoli at minute 76
- • Ranocchia scored a vital goal for Inter in injury time (90+1)
- • S. Sensi sealed the victory for Inter with a goal in the 104th minute
Lineups
Inter
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 97 I. Radu (G)
- 36 M. Darmian (M)
- 13 A. Ranocchia (D)
- 33 D. D'Ambrosio (D)
- 32 F. Dimarco (D)
- 2 D. Dumfries (M)
- 22 A. Vidal (M)
- 8 M. Vecino (M)
- 19 J. Correa (F)
- 5 R. Gagliardini (M)
- 10 Lautaro Martínez (F)
Substitutes
- 7 A. Sánchez
- 20 H. Çalhanoğlu
- 14 I. Perišić
- 23 N. Barella
- 9 E. Džeko
- 12 S. Sensi
- 37 M. Škriniar
- 6 S. de Vrij
- 21 A. Cordaz
- 1 S. Handanovič
- 95 A. Bastoni
- 11 A. Kolarov
Empoli
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 22 J. Furlan (G)
- 6 S. Romagnoli (D)
- 20 R. Fiamozzi (D)
- 3 R. Marchizza (D)
- 42 M. Viti (D)
- 5 L. Štulac (M)
- 25 F. Bandinelli (M)
- 27 S. Żurkowski (M)
- 23 K. Asllani (M)
- 9 P. Cutrone (F)
- 99 A. Pinamonti (F)
Substitutes
- 28 S. Ricci
- 10 N. Bajrami
- 8 L. Henderson
- 30 P. Stojanović
- 34 A. Ismajli
- 16 J. Fazzini
- 1 S. Ujkani
- 31 A. Rizza
- 36 L. Pezzola
- 13 G. Vicario
- 26 L. Tonelli
- 21 S. Damiani
Timeline
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5' Inter subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Correa · On: Alexis Sánchez
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13' Inter Goal · Normal GoalAlexis Sánchez · Assist: D. Dumfries
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46' Empoli subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Pinamonti · On: S. Ricci
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46' Empoli subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Zurkowski · On: N. Bajrami
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46' Empoli subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Bandinelli · On: Liam Henderson
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54' Inter Card · Yellow CardM. Vecino
Foul
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61' Empoli Goal · Normal GoalN. Bajrami · Assist: Kristjan Asllani
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65' Inter subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Vecino · On: H. Calhanoglu
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65' Inter subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Darmian · On: Ivan Perišić
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65' Inter subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Vidal · On: N. Barella
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71' Empoli subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Fiamozzi · On: P. Stojanovic
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74' Empoli Var · Penalty cancelledP. Cutrone
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76' Empoli Goal · Own GoalIonuț Radu
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77' Empoli Card · Yellow CardS. Romagnoli
Foul
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77' Inter subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Gagliardini · On: E. Dzeko
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85' Empoli subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Marchizza · On: Ardian Ismajli
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90'+1 Inter Goal · Normal GoalA. Ranocchia · Assist: E. Dzeko
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94' Inter subst · Substitution 6Off: L. Martinez · On: S. Sensi
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97' Empoli subst · Substitution 6Off: Kristjan Asllani · On: J. Fazzini
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104' Inter Goal · Normal GoalS. Sensi · Assist: Alexis Sánchez
Match Stats
| Stat | Inter | Empoli |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 82% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 25 | 16 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 741 | 556 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 11 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Accurate Passes | 638 | 456 |
| Shots Inside Box | 18 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 9 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Alexis Sánchez set Inter on course for victory, despite Empoli's equalizer
- ▸ The own goal by Radu in the 76th minute gave Inter a crucial lead
- ▸ Ranocchia's late injury-time goal ensured Inter's lead, followed by Sensi's decisive strike in extra time