FORMELLO – After Lazio v Inter, the 1st-leg
semi-final of the Coppa Italia, the Nerazzurri’s Primavera coach Salvatore
Cerrone gave a few statements.

Here is what he had to say:

"First of all, there were too many errors
on our part. We were already facing a top-level team, and then when we go and
make such silly mistakes… We can’t let in goals like that. On the other hand,
I’m happy with the mental reaction my lads showed, because we never lost our
heads, despite such an unfavourable result.

"I saw a team that continued to play
football and one that deserved more than a single goal. Of course, just to give
an example, had Capello’s shot gone in things would have gone differently. This
is a classic case of a result that, when analysed afterwards, could lead you to
believe the game was almost dominated by Lazio.

"But those who watched the match could
tell you it was influenced by certain individual episodes. Now we have a duty to believe, and we’ll look ahead to the
return leg with confidence."

MILAN – FC Internazionale wishes to announce
that Alvaro Daniel Pereira Barragan has transferred to Sao Paulo FC on a loan
deal until 30 June 2015. The Brazilian club will also have the possibility to purchase
his contract outright.

We here at Inter would like to wish Pereira the
best of luck in his new adventure! 

MILAN – Upon leaving the Nerazzurri
headquarters, Inter’s managing director Marco Fassone answered questions from
awaiting journalists:

Can you give us your comments on Juventus’
press conference, and in particular their mention of a lack of professionalism
on Inter’s part?

"No. I don’t want to comment on their
press conference. I can only reiterate the things we already said. We released
an official statement, and president Thohir gave a statement as well. I also
spoke myself. And for Inter negotiations hadn’t yet come to a close. Yesterday
afternoon we told Juventus the deal could not proceed for various reasons. This
is Inter’s point of view."

The accusations are quite serious, and make
reference to a lack of professionalism.

"I’m sorry but there’s nothing more I’d
like to add to these things, which are club issues or relate to the presidents.
I prefer not to comment on it any further."

Is there a chance of sitting back down at the
negotiating table for Mirko Vucinic?

"I don’t know, and I’d prefer not to
comment any further. We already fully discussed these matters in depth
yesterday."

Can you confirm that president Thohir will
arrive on Sunday?

"I don’t know the president’s plans
precisely, but he should arrive in the next few days." 

FORMELLO (ROME) – Inter took the first half on points, but that wasn’t reflected in the scoreline. Lazio went into the break with the lead, Keita’s opener and Elez’s penalty coming either side of a Puscas strike. The Malian, a member of the Lazio first team squad, then came to the fore in the second half. He scored one and won a penalty which Elez duly dispatched. It looked all over for Cerrone’s men but they approached the last 10 minutes in the right way: Puscas made it 4-2 late on, an away goal that gives the Nerazzurri a glimmer of hope for the return leg.

Lazio 4-2 Inter (HT: 2-1)
Scorers: Keita 16, 59, Puscas 27, 90+2, Elez 45+3 (pen), 64 (pen)

Lazio: Strakosha; Pollace, Filippini, Serpieri, Ilari; Elez, Murgia, Minala; Lombardi (Silvagni 85), Keita (Paterni 67), Tounkara (Fiore 55).
Subs not used: Guerrieri, Seck, Mattia, Pace, Sterpone, Palombi.
Coach: Simone Inzaghi.

Inter: Ivusic; Longo, Donkor, Paramatti, Eguelfi; Palazzi, Acampora; Camara, Capello (Bigotto 77), Mira; Puscas.
Subs not used: Maniero, Yao, Sciacca, Pinton, Dalla Riva, Baldini, Dabo, Gaiola, Ventre, Nchama.
Coach: Salvatore Cerrone.

Referee: Barone.
Assistants: Bellagamba, Camillucci.
Booked: Lombardi, Ilari, Paramatti, Keita, Donkor, Murgia.
Added time: 3+4 minutes.

FORMELLO (ROME) – Here are the two starting line-ups for Lazio v Inter, the 2013/14 Coppa Italia semi-final first leg (kick-off 14:00).

The match will be broadcast live on Inter Channel.

Lazio: Strakosha; Pollace, Filippini, Serpieri, Ilari; Elez, Murgia, Minala; Lombardi, Keita, Tounkara.
Subs: Guerrieri, Seck, Mattia, Pace, Silvagni, Sterpone, Paterni, Palombi, Fiore.
Coach: Simone Inzaghi.

Inter: Ivusic; Longo, Donkor, Paramatti, Eguelfi; Palazzi, Acampora; Camara, Capello, Mira; Puscas.
Subs: Maniero, Yao, Sciacca, Pinton, Dalla Riva, Baldini, Dabo, Gaiola, Ventre, Nchama, Bigotto.
Coach: Salvatore Cerrone.

Referee: Barone.