Final score
19 January 2022 21:00
Inter
14' (1st ET) Sensi
46' (2nd half) Ranocchia
13' Sanchez
46' (2nd half) Ranocchia
13' Sanchez
3-2
Empoli
31' (2nd half) Radu o.g.
16' (2nd half) Bajrami
16' (2nd half) Bajrami
Referee: Juan Luca Sacchi / Linesmen: Bottegoni, Margani / Fourth official: Colombo / Assistants: Giua, Vivenzi
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| Minute | Text commentary |
| 47' | The first half draws to a close. We have a 1-0 lead at the break thanks to Sanchez's 13th-minute header |
| 45' | There'll be two minutes of added time |
| 44' | Stulac's free kick clears the wall and the bar, with Radu covering |
| 41' | Sanchez causes all sorts of havoc in the Empoli rearguard and tees up first Lautaro and then Gagliardini but both efforts are blocked |
| 35' | Dimarco whips in a dangerous corner and Furlan comes out to claim, letting it slip. Gagliardini looks to exploit the error but the goalkeeper does enough to keep it out |
| 32' | Marchizza puts in a cross from the left but Darmian comes across to cover, conceding a corner |
| 28' | Lautaro is denied twice in quick succession by Furlan with a pair of reflex saves |
| 20' | Sanchez picks Viti's pocket before Dumfries gets a shot away but Furlan manages to save with his feet! |
| 15' | Radu comes out to the edge of the box and heads away the danger then Dimarco beats Pinamonti to the ball |
| 13' | GOAL!!! Dumfries exchanges passes with Vidal and stands up a fabulous cross for Sanchez to flick past the keeper! 1-0! |
| 11' | Sanchez tries to play Vidal in behind but just overhits it |
| 5' | Inzaghi is forced to make an early substitution as Correa is replaced by Alexis Sanchez |
| 3' | Correa is on the ground in tears after a foul by Romagnoli. It's a muscle problem and looks like he'll have to go off |
| 1' | We're up and running! FORZA INTER! |
| 1' | Inzaghi picks Radu in goal, D'Ambrosio and Dimarco alongside tonight's captain Ranocchia at the back, Dumfries, Vecino, Vidal, Gagliardini and Darmian across the middle, and Lautaro and Correa up top |
| Minute | Text commentary |
| 50' | 2-2 after 90 minutes, which means we'll have extra time and penalties if needed |
| 49' | Sanchez thinks he's snatched a late winner but it's offside |
| 46' | GOAAAAAAAAL!!! Ranocchia levels the scores with a stunning acrobatic finish! |
| 45' | Five minutes of stoppage time |
| 44' | Nerazzurri still knocking on the door. Dumfries' header is turned behind for a corner |
| 40' | Ismajli replaces Marchizza |
| 37' | Dzeko connects with Perisic's cross but it's central and easy for Furlan to save |
| 34' | Dimarco flies just over the bar |
| 33' | Romagnoli is booked for a foul on Lautaro |
| 32' | Inzaghi makes his final change, bringing on Dzeko for Gagliardini |
| 31' | Empoli take the lead as Cutrone's header comes off the bar, hits Radu and goes in |
| 29' | The referee first awards a penalty for a non-handball by Dumfries then corrects his decision after checking the pitchside screen |
| 28' | Cutrone with a chance from inside the box: Radu lifts it over the bar |
| 26' | Stojanovic takes over from Fiamozzi |
| 25' | Inter lay siege to the Empoli goal and Furlan does brilliantly to save Dumfries' deflected effort |
| 24' | Inter almost restore their lead. Dimarco's delivery is met by D'Ambrosio but he can't get his header on target |
| 23' | Furlan keeps out Sanchez after he was picked out by Lautaro. Corner for Inter |
| 20' | Perisic replaces Darmian |
| 20' | Calhanoglu comes on for Vecino |
| 20' | Inzaghi makes three changes: Barella replaces Vidal |
| 16' | Bajrami collects Asilani's cross and fires low into the corner to level the scores at 1-1 |
| 13' | Inter are putting Empoli under more pressure. First Lautaro is closed down then D'Ambrosio miscues a volley |
| 10' | Vecino's foul on Asllani gives Empoli a free kick just outside the box and earns the Uruguayan a booking |
| 6' | More fine work by Dumfries: he wins possession and charges up the right wing before crossing for Sanchez, whose path is blocked in the box |
| 5' | An Empoli counter-attack ends with Bajrami firing over |
| 3' | A great chance for our second! Vecino beats Furlan to the ball then Ranocchia heads over from close range! |
| 1' | The second half begins. Inter's only change so far was Sanchez for Correa after five minutes. FORZA INTER! |
| 1' | Empoli make a triple substitution at the start of the second half: Henderson for Bandinelli, Ricci for Pinamonti and Bajrami for Zurkowski |
| Minute | Text commentary |
| 15' | It's half time of extra time. Inter are 3-2 up after Sensi's goal to put us back in the lead |
| 14' | GOAL GOAL GOOOOOOOOOOAL! Sensi!!! Sanchez sets up the Inter number 12 who unleashes an unstoppable shot that flies past Furlan! 3-2 Inter! |
| 12' | Empoli somehow get away with it as Dzeko's header is just kept out before Calhanoglu's shot from the edge of the box drifts just wide |
| 7' | Sensi exchanges passes with Dzeko and unleashes a shot but doesn't connect well |
| 4' | Sensi is on for Lautaro |
| 1' | The first half of extra time is under way at the Meazza. Come on, lads! FORZA INTER! |
| Minute | Text commentary |
| 15' | It's all over at San Siro! Inter have come from behind to beat Empoli after extra time to reach the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia. Alexis Sanchez opened the scoring, Ranocchia bagged a late equaliser and Sensi grabbed the winner to make it 3-2! |
| 10' | Inter are trying to play this one out. There are five minutes left on the clock now. It's 3-2 to the Nerazzurri! |
| 8' | Perisic's right-footed effort from long range is powerful but down the middle. Furlan gets down low to save it |
| 7' | Cutrone's left-footed shot is easily claimed by Radu at the second attempt |
| 1' | Off we go again! 15 minutes to go as Inter look to defend a narrow lead and reach the quarter-finals without penalties! |
| Ranocchia |
7.6
7.6
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| D'Ambrosio |
6.1
6.1
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| Dimarco |
6.17
6.17
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| Perisic |
6.14
6.14
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| Radu |
5.9
5.9
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| Gagliardini |
5.21
5.21
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| Vecino |
4.78
4.78
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| Martínez |
5.48
5.48
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| Sensi |
7.42
7.42
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| Barella |
6.85
6.85
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| Sanchez |
7.57
7.57
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| Vidal |
6.38
6.38
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| Darmian |
5.41
5.41
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| Calhanoglu |
5.5
5.5
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| Dzeko |
6
6
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| Dumfries |
6.37
6.37
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| Correa |
6.38
6.38
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| Average rating | 6.19 | SEND RATINGS |
| 11 | shots on target | 16 |
| 14 | shots off target | 9 |
| 17 | fouls committed | 16 |
| 6 | corners | 5 |
| 3 | offsides | 1 |
| 57% | ball possession | 43% |
wins(6)
draws(0)
defeats(0)
| 19 January 2022 | 3-2 | 13' Sanchez, 63' Bajrami, 78' Radu(Aut), 93' Ranocchia, 111' Sensi, | fixture |
| 17 January 2007 | 2-0 | 28' Cambiasso, 77' Grosso | fixture |
| 10 February 1988 | 2-1 | 1' Serena, 31' Incocciati, 69' Aut. Lucci | |
| 8 April 1987 | 1-0 | 88' Tardelli | |
| 27 February 1985 | 1-0 | 45' Altobelli | |
| 24 August 1983 | 3-1 | 30' Rig. Bagni, 34' Sabato, 42' Zennaro, 81' Sabato |
starting lineups
| Radu 97 | 22 Furlan |
| D'Ambrosio 33 | 20 Fiamozzi |
| Ranocchia 13 | 42 Viti |
| Dimarco 32 | 6 Romagnoli |
| Dumfries 2 | 3 Marchizza |
| Gagliardini 5 | 23 Asllani |
| Vidal 22 | 5 Stulac |
| Vecino 8 | 25 Bandinelli |
| Darmian 36 | 27 Zurkowski |
| Martínez 10 | 9 Cutrone |
| Correa 19 | 99 Pinamonti |
substitutes
| Handanovic 1 | 1 Ujkani |
| Cordaz 21 | 13 Vicario |
| de Vrij 6 | 8 Henderson |
| Sanchez 7 | 10 Bajrami |
| Dzeko 9 | 16 Fazzini |
| Kolarov 11 | 21 Damiani |
| Sensi 12 | 26 Tonelli |
| Perisic 14 | 28 Ricci |
| Calhanoglu 20 | 30 Stojanovic |
| Barella 23 | 31 Rizza |
| Skriniar 37 | 34 Ismajli |
| Bastoni 95 | 36 Pezzola |