Match report

Inter Defeats AS Roma 2–0 in Coppa Italia

Inter
Inter
2–0
FT
AS Roma
AS Roma
Feb 8, 2022

Inter demonstrated their dominance in the Coppa Italia by defeating AS Roma with a 2–0 victory. Edin Dzeko scored the opening goal in the 2nd minute, followed by Alexis Sánchez’s goal in the 68th minute. This win cements Inter's position in the competition and showcases their strong form.

Key Facts

  • • Edin Dzeko opened the scoring for Inter in the 2nd minute, assisted by Ivan Perišić.
  • • Alexis Sánchez extended Inter's lead with a goal in the 68th minute, assisted by Matteo Darmian.
  • • Nicolò Zaniolo and Gianluca Mancini were both shown yellow cards for AS Roma in the 37th and 38th minutes respectively.
  • • Inter made multiple substitutions including Stefan de Vrij off for Alessandro Bastoni at half-time.
  • • AS Roma made several substitutions in the second half, including Bruno Fernandes and Sérgio Oliveira coming on.

Lineups

Inter

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Handanovič (G)
  • 36 M. Darmian (M)
  • 33 D. D'Ambrosio (D)
  • 37 M. Škriniar (D)
  • 95 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 14 I. Perišić (M)
  • 22 A. Vidal (M)
  • 77 M. Brozović (M)
  • 23 N. Barella (M)
  • 7 A. Sánchez (F)
  • 9 E. Džeko (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 S. de Vrij
  • 10 Lautaro Martínez
  • 2 D. Dumfries
  • 8 M. Vecino
  • 20 H. Çalhanoğlu
  • 11 A. Kolarov
  • 5 R. Gagliardini
  • 32 F. Dimarco
  • 13 A. Ranocchia
  • 97 I. Radu
  • 21 A. Cordaz

AS Roma

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Rui Patrício (G)
  • 6 C. Smalling (D)
  • 2 R. Karsdorp (M)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 5 M. Viña (M)
  • 3 Ibañez (D)
  • 77 H. Mkhitaryan (F)
  • 27 Sérgio Oliveira (M)
  • 17 J. Veretout (M)
  • 22 N. Zaniolo (F)
  • 9 T. Abraham (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 M. Kumbulla
  • 4 B. Cristante
  • 7 L. Pellegrini
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy
  • 64 F. Afena-Gyan
  • 87 Daniel Fuzato
  • 11 Carles Pérez
  • 52 E. Bove
  • 59 N. Zalewski
  • 14 E. Shomurodov
  • 15 A. Maitland-Niles
  • 63 P. Boer

Timeline

  1. Inter
    2' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Dzeko · Assist: Ivan Perišić
  2. AS Roma
    37' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    N. Zaniolo

    Foul

  3. AS Roma
    38' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    G. Mancini

    Foul

  4. Inter
    45' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bastoni · On: Stefan de Vrij
  5. AS Roma
    46' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ibañez · On: M. Kumbulla
  6. Inter
    68' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexis Sánchez · Assist: M. Darmian
  7. AS Roma
    70' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Veretout · On: B. Cristante
  8. AS Roma
    70' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Sérgio Oliveira · On: L. Pellegrini
  9. Inter
    76' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Dzeko · On: L. Martinez
  10. AS Roma
    76' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Viña · On: S. El Shaarawy
  11. Inter
    85' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ivan Perišić · On: D. Dumfries
  12. Inter
    85' Inter subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Vidal · On: M. Vecino
  13. Inter
    85' Inter subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Barella · On: H. Calhanoglu
  14. AS Roma
    89' AS Roma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Abraham · On: F. Afena-Gyan

Match Stats

Stat Inter AS Roma
Fouls 11 18
Pass Accuracy 86% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 568 419
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 490 361
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Inter's early goal in the 2nd minute by Edin Dzeko set the tone for the match, giving them a psychological advantage.
  • ▸ Alexis Sánchez's goal in the 68th minute solidified Inter's lead and effectively ended AS Roma's chances of a comeback.