Inter Milan showcased a dominant performance in the Coppa Italia Final, defeating Lazio 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. Below are the player ratings from the match.
Lazio Player Ratings
Lazio: Motta 5.5; Marusic 5 (subbed 72′ Lazzari 6), Gila 5.5, Romagnoli 5.5, Nuno Tavares 4.5; Basic 5 (subbed 78′ Pedro N/A), Patric (subbed 46′ Rovella 6.5), Taylor 5.5; Isaksen 5.5 (subbed 66′ Cancellieri 6), Noslin 5.5, Zaccagni 6 (subbed 72′ Dia 6). Coach: Sarri (suspended) 6.
Best Lazio Player: Rovella 6.5
Despite not being fit to start, Nicolo Rovella entered the game at halftime and significantly improved Lazio’s play. His introduction saw the Biancocelesti manage to move the ball more effectively into the opposition’s half, although a lack of quality in attack prevented them from creating clear scoring chances.
Lowest Lazio Rating: Nuno Tavares 4.5
Nuno Tavares’ costly mistake in the 35th minute was pivotal in the game’s outcome. Under pressure from Denzel Dumfries near the penalty area, the Portuguese left-back lost possession, leading directly to Inter’s opening goal assisted by Dumfries.
Lazio Coach: Sarri (suspended) 6
Maurizio Sarri’s dream of securing a trophy and European qualification for Lazio ended swiftly in the final. Inter’s two goals within the first 35 minutes sealed their fate. While Sarri’s teams are typically known for their attacking flair and unpredictability, this Lazio side lacked that quality, and the coach could not do much more with the resources available.
Inter Milan Player Ratings
Inter: J Martinez 6.5; Bisseck 6, Akanji 6.5, Bastoni 6 (subbed 77′ Carlos Augusto 6); Dumfries 7 (subbed 68′ Luis Henrique 6), Barella 6.5, Zielinski 6, Sucic 6 (subbed 68′ Mkhitaryan 6), Dimarco 7; Thuram 6.5 (subbed 82′ Diouf N/A), Lautaro Martinez 7 (subbed 77′ Bonny N/A). Coach: Chivu 7.
Best Inter Players: Dumfries, Dimarco, and Lautaro Martinez (7)
All three players played crucial roles in Inter’s goals. While Federico Dimarco’s pass was not officially an assist due to an own goal by Marusic for the opener, Denzel Dumfries’ impressive ball recovery from Nuno Tavares set up Lautaro Martinez’s goal. The Argentine striker continued to be a driving force in Inter’s attack until his substitution, displaying both skill and physicality, solidifying his leadership on the field.
Inter Coach: Chivu 7
Cristian Chivu’s successful tenure continued with this Coppa Italia triumph, marking his second trophy of the season. His debut season has been nearly flawless.