Arnautovic's wonder strike and Calhanoglu's flawlessness: the stats from the win against Lazio

Another exciting night, another match played with authority and charisma. Arnautoivc's wonder strike in the first half and Calhanoglu's penalty in the second half subdued Lazio, in the Coppa Italia quarter-final. Inter advance to the semi-final, where they will face AC Milan in what will be an eagerly awaited derby. The match against the Biancocelesti brings with it its own statistics.

THE MAGIC OF ARNAUTOVIC

A fraction of a second, the ball rising and the instinct of a true creator. The extraordinary goal that Marko Arnautovic scored to break the deadlock was the perfect mix of power and creativity, sending the Nerazzurri fans into wild celebrations. It had been a long time since the Austrian forward last scored from distance, his previous goal came on September 4, 2022, when he played for Bologna.

CALHANOGLU'S FLAWLESSNESS

If there is a team that Hakan Çalhangolu loves to score against, it's Lazio. The Turkish midfielder scored for a sixth time against the Biancocelesti, making them his favourite team to score against. That's not all, with his penalty, the Inter number 20 cemented his perfect record from the spot: with 25 goals from 26 penalties (96% conversion rate). He is currently the best penalty-taker since his arrival in Serie A, among those who have taken at least 15 of them.

NERAZZURRI STATS

Inter's campaign in Coppa Italia continues in a positive step: with this win, the Nerazzurri have reached the semi-final of the national competition for the 30th time. In addition, for the first time since the 2016/16 season, Inzaghi's side have won two consecutive games without conceding, 2-0 against Udinese and Lazio. This statistic confirms the defensive solidity of the Nerazzurri.