Inter fans are savouring their eighth
Italian Cup triumph after Simone Inzaghi's men beat old rivals
Juventus 4-2 after extra time in Wednesday's dramatic final at
Rome's Stadio Olimpico.
Nicolo Barella put Inter ahead with a superb strike in the first
half.
But Juve hit back with goals after the break by Alex Sandro and
Dusan Vlahovic and looked the stronger side for most of the
second half.
But the match turned when Inter were awarded a soft penalty for
contact by Leonardo Bonucci on Lautaro Martinez in the area and
Hakan Calhanoglu smashed the spot kick home on 80 minutes to
send the contest into extra time.
Ivan Perisic converted another penalty and scored with a fine
strike from outside the box to seal it for Inter.
It is their second trophy of the season after they also beat
Juve 2-1 in the Italian Super Cup in January.
There are still in the running for a third title as they are
second in Serie A, two points behind leaders AC Milan, with two
games to go until the end of the championship.
"We put in a great performance against a strong opponent," said
Inzaghi.
"We did really well in the first half an hour, but we lost our
shape a little in the final 15 minutes before half time.
"Our approach to the second half was poor and we let in two
goals. We should have remained more focused, but this team never
gives up, as I know.
"It's not just this evening, but since (I took over the team on)
8 July, that I've seen them do that.
"Now we have two league games to play as best we possibly can,
but it's right that we enjoy the celebrations with the fans. I'm
happy for the lads, the club and the fans."
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