Inter Milan's Double Victory: Did They Humiliate Lazio?

Inter Milan clinched the Italian Cup on Wednesday, defeating Lazio with a score of 2-0, thereby securing a domestic double alongside their 21st Serie A title. An own goal by Adam Marusic and a tap-in by Lautaro Martinez, both occurring in the first half, ensured a comfortable victory for Inter in Rome, marking their 10th Cup triumph. Echoing their 3-0 victory over Lazio at the same venue during the weekend, Inter dominated the 90 minutes at the Stadio Olimpico. Lazio offered little resistance, and from the moment Marcus Thuram’s header, following Federico Dimarco’s corner, deflected off Marusic in the 14th minute, a win for Inter seemed inevitable. Their fate was virtually sealed 20 minutes later when Nuno Tavares faltered near his own area, allowing Denzel Dumfries to steal the ball and pass it to Martinez. Martinez, who has been sidelined due to injuries this season, seized the opportunity to score his 22nd goal across all competitions this term. The final, already one-sided, proceeded at a slower pace in the second half as Inter easily kept Lazio at bay. Luis Henrique missed a prime chance to reduce the deficit with 20 minutes remaining, his shot from Dimarco’s low cross going wide. Shortly after, Boulaye Dia stumbled and kicked the ball against Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez’s head, summarizing Lazio’s disappointing performance. The main action concluded there, and Inter played out the remainder of the game, anticipating the final whistle and the trophy presentation