Inter emerged victorious at the Olimpico to win the Coppa Italia for the ninth time in the Club’s history. It’s the fifth trophy that the Nerazzurri have won since Steven Zhang became President.
This is what he had to say after the game against Fiorentina:
“I’m so proud of everyone, the team and all the staff. That’s our fifth trophy since we’ve been here, and this shows how everybody’s mentality has grown; it’s a winning mentality.”
Following tonight’s triumph, Steven Zhang has become the third-most successful President in Inter’s history in terms of trophies won, drawing level with Giacinto Facchetti in this regard:
“It means we’ve done some great work in the last few years. It’s an honour to be close to the Moratti family, who are in the hearts of all Inter fans. Our objective always needs to be to win every trophy. Our results are born from collective work, which has allowed us to become competitive again in Italy and Europe. Obviously, we’ll be up a great team in the Champions League final, but we didn’t have this mentality when we began our journey seven years ago. We’ve grown so much and now have the right qualities to go for it.
“One word that sums up Inter? Bravery. Inter is brave in every situation, in every competition and in life. We dedicate this win to all our supporters and all the people who work within the Club. They make all of this possible as we look to make winning a habit. Our goal must always be to win every trophy. Inzaghi? The contribution of the coach, who has led us to the Champions League final, is vital when it comes to winning trophies. We’ll certainly continue with Simone Inzaghi. Heading to Istanbul to play the Champions League final is vital, but first we need to finish the league season. As always, the players will give everything. I’m proud to say that Inter has returned to the top. We’re always competitive, we’ve won finals and we’ve always fought until the very end in every competition. It’s something we’ve been working on for many years, and we’re happy that we’re doing what we vowed to do.”
✅ Good morning, my friends! Here are the front pages from the Italian newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport, Thursday 25 May 2023.
La Gazzetta dello Sport, Front Page, Thursday 25 May 2023
Front Page, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Thursday 25 May 2023
👉 Lautaro is extraordinary. The trophy remains with the Nerazzurri
Inter, here is the Cup
👉Old Lady in Red
Without Europe they lose €90 million
Corriere dello Sport, Front Page, Thursday 25 May 2023
Front Page, Corriere dello Sport, Thursday 25 May
👉Lautaro decides the Final against a splendid Fiorentina (2-1)
Coppa Toro
Inter triumph: Argentinean (two goals) makes the difference after Nico Gonzalez opener
Seventh trophy as a coach for Inzaghi
Many regrets for the Viola… pic.twitter.com/lGD2wF70KH
✅ Inter win the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Final on Wednesday 24 May 2023 defeating Fiorentina at the Olimpico di Roma Stadium in Rome, Italy. Inter conquered the Italian Cup thanks to Lautaro Martínez’s brace. Inter win their 9th Coppa Italia to equal Roma in 2nd place of the teams with the most victories in the tournament (Juventus first with 14). The great moment is for Coach Simone Inzaghi winning his third Italian Cup, the second in a row with Inter – and the second trophy lifted this season after the Super Cup.
✅ Inter win the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Final on Wednesday 24 May 2023 defeating Fiorentina at the Olimpico di Roma Stadium in Rome, Italy. Inter conquered the Italian Cup thanks to Lautaro Martínez’s brace in the first half despite the vehement reaction of the Viola in the second half who pushed, created but wasted too much in front of goalkeeper Handanovic. Inter win their 9th Coppa Italia to equal Roma in 2nd place of the teams with the most victories in the tournament (Juventus first with 14). For Coach Simone Inzaghi it is the third Italian Cup, the second in a row with Inter – and the second trophy lifted this season after the Super Cup.
This is the first final between Fiorentina and Inter considering all competitions. There are 13 precedents between Fiorentina and Inter in the Italian Cup and the balance is in perfect balance: five wins for each side and three draws to complete the picture, even if the Nerazzurri have always won in the last four matches – the last Viola win dates back to 27 February 1996 (1-0 in the second leg).
An early goal and it is Fiorentina to open the score in the 3rd minute. Nicolás González defeated Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanović with a right-footed shot to the bottom right corner.
🏆🇮🇹 👉 Fiorentina 1 – 0 Inter, 3rd minute, ⚽️ goal by Nicolás González for @ACFFiorentinaEN with a right-footed shot to the bottom right corner. https://t.co/ofHa1sif0q
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 24, 2023
Inter equalized in the 29th minute. Argentinean forward Lautaro Martínez defeated Fiorentina goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano with a right-footed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Marcelo Brozovic.
🏆🇮🇹 👉 Fiorentina 1 – 1 Inter, 29th minute, ⚽️ goal by Lautaro Martínez equalized for @Inter_en with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Marcelo Brozovic. https://t.co/NjFQyutPrl
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 24, 2023
Lautaro Martínez gave the lead to Inter in the 37th minute. Lautaro scored with a right footed shot to the high center. The assist is. by Nicolò Barella.
🏆🇮🇹 👉 Fiorentina 1 – 2 Inter, 37th minute, ⚽️ goal by Lautaro Martínez for @Inter_en with a right footed shot to the high center. The assist is. by Nicolò Barella https://t.co/zpMnSj0q5d
Stats before the game: This will be Inter’s 15th Coppa Italia final, only Juventus (21) and Roma (16) have more in the history of the tournament. Fiorentina will play their 11th Coppa Italia final, their last one dating back to the 2013/14 season (1-3 defeat against Napoli). The Viola could lift the trophy for the first time since the 2000/01 edition (1-0 in the first leg and 1-1 in the second leg in the two-legged match against Parma). In case of Fiorentina’s success instead, the Viola will rise to 7 triumphs in the Italian Cup, hooking Lazio in 4th place. For the second time in their history, Fiorentina will play two finals in a single season (on 7 June they will face West Ham in the Conference League): the first dates back to 1960/61, when they won both the Cup Winners’ Cup against Rangers and the Italy against Lazio. Inter will play in three finals in one season (the Supercoppa Italiana they already won on 18 January, the Coppa Italia on 24 May and the Champions League on 10 June) for the first time since 2010/11, when they played in four and won three (Italian Super Cup, Italian Cup and Club World Cup).
📺 Click the video to watch Fiorentina 1 – 2 Inter highlights on Wednesday 24 May 2023
🇮🇹 Referee Massimiliano Irrati from the section of Pistoia will be assisted by Ciro Carbone from the section of Napoli and Alessandro Lo Cicero from the section of Brescia. The Fourth Official will be Michael Fabbri from the section of Ravenna. The VAR will be Paolo Mazzoleni from the section of Bergamo. The AVAR will be Marini. The AA RIS. will be Sergio RANGHETTI
The Olimpico di Roma Stadium ready for the Coppa Italia Final Fiorentina vs Inter
✅ Here are Fiorentina vs Inter official starting lineups for the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Final on Wednesday 24 May 2023 at the Olimpico di Roma Stadium in Rome, Italy at 21:00.
🇮🇹 Referee Massimiliano Irrati from the section of Pistoia will be assisted by Ciro Carbone from the section of Napoli and Alessandro Lo Cicero from the section of Brescia. The Fourth Official will be Michael Fabbri from the section of Ravenna. The VAR will be Paolo Mazzoleni from the section of Bergamo. The AVAR will be Marini. The AA RIS. will be Sergio RANGHETTI
By Anna Italia
