Italian Cup - 2-0 win over Lazio Inter Milan to advance to the semi-finals

In the 2024/25 Italian Cup quarter-finals, the "Blue and Black Army" Inter Milan, based at the San Siro Stadium, relied on goals from Arnautovic and Calhanoglu to finally defeat the "Blue Eagles" Lazio 2-0.

Eight minutes into the game, Lazio organized an attack, and Blay Dia received a through ball from his teammate and shot into the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by Inter Milan defender Bisek. In the 14th minute, Mattia Zacani was knocked down by Inter Milan midfielder Asllani while dribbling the ball, and the referee showed Asllani a yellow card warning.

In the 19th minute, Lazio continued to attack. After Bredia got the ball, he entered the penalty area and shot against the defense, but the ball went wide of the goal. In the 24th minute, Inter Milan midfielder Damian was injured and was replaced by Dumfries after receiving treatment.

In the 27th minute, Isaksson got the ball and passed the defense and shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball was caught by Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez because the angle was too straight. In the 39th minute, Dimarco's corner kick was cleared, and Arnautovic, who was at the top of the penalty area, volleyed directly into the goal, helping Inter Milan take the lead 1-0.

In the first half stoppage time, Fratesi passed the ball back to the top of the penalty area, and Asllani took a long shot, but the ball went wide of the post.

In the 55th minute of the second half, Isaksson received a through ball from his teammate and ran all the way to the penalty area, then shook off the defense and shot low, but was blocked by Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez. In the 58th minute, Lazio continued to create opportunities. Lazzari sent a cross from the right, Mattia Zacani volleyed, and Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez immediately intercepted the ball.

In the 64th minute, Inter Milan replaced Arnautovic with Joaquin Correa. In the 75th minute, Joaquin Correa was knocked down by Lazio defender Gigo while dribbling the ball, and the referee awarded Inter Milan a penalty. Subsequently, Calhanoglu scored the penalty kick, helping Inter Milan expand its lead to 2-0.

In the 81st minute, Lazio tried to counterattack. Pedro got the ball and made a long shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball was refracted and hit the post.

In the end, Inter Milan defeated Lazio 2-0 at home and successfully advanced to the semi-finals of the Italian Cup.