(Video) Inter Advances Comfortably Over Udinese in Coppa Italia with Stunning Goal
Kristjan Asllani's incredible Olympic goal highlights a dominant Inter performance as they move to the quarterfinals.
Inter Milan secured a straightforward victory against Udinese in the Coppa Italia Round of 16, with a commanding performance that underlined their superiority. Despite star striker Lautaro Martínez starting on the bench, the team managed to control the game with ease. Udinese, featuring Alexis Sánchez, struggled in attack and failed to trouble the Inter defense, allowing the home side to dominate possession and dictate the pace.
The match’s defining moment came when Kristjan Asllani scored a spectacular Olympic goal to double Inter’s lead. Just before halftime, the Albanian midfielder quickly executed a corner kick that caught the Udinese defense off guard. The ball bounced in the six-yard box and ended up in the net past Edoardo Piana, leaving the visitors stunned.
Asllani's Goal Comes After Match Disruption
The timing of Asllani’s stunning strike added an emotional layer to the game. Moments earlier, the match had been paused due to a medical emergency involving a fan in the stands. Once play resumed, the midfielder delivered his moment of magic, energizing the San Siro crowd and cementing Inter’s control of the match.
Inter had already taken the lead through Marko Arnautovic, who capitalized on a defensive error by Udinese’s Ekkelenkamp. A misplaced back pass gifted the ball to Taremi, who set up Arnautovic for a calm finish past Piana.
Lautaro’s Cameo and Inter’s Next Challenge
Lautaro Martínez entered the match in the second half, giving Inter additional attacking options as they managed the game comfortably. With this victory, Inter now advances to the quarterfinals, where they will face Lazio in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
- Result: Inter defeated Udinese 2-0 in the Coppa Italia Round of 16.
- Asllani’s Olympic Goal: Kristjan Asllani scored a remarkable goal directly from a corner kick, catching Udinese’s defense off guard.
- Medical Pause: The match was briefly halted due to a fan’s health emergency before Asllani’s goal.
- Arnautovic’s Opener: Marko Arnautovic capitalized on a defensive error to give Inter the lead.
- Lautaro’s Role: Lautaro Martínez came off the bench in the second half as Inter managed their advantage.
- Next Opponent: Inter will face Lazio in the quarterfinals of the competition.
