Inter win Coppa Italia as Lautaro Martinez brace downs Fiorentina, build momentum for Champions League final

Simone Inzaghi won his fourth trophy at the club with this triumph

ROME -- What looked to be a difficult night for Inter just wasn't in the end. After winning the Supercoppa Italiana against AC Milan, Simone Inzaghi team' won 2-1 against Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to claim the Coppa Italia. This is Inter's second trophy of the season, still with the possibility of making it an unforgettable one with the UEFA Champions League final against Manchester City on June 10. 

Inzaghi has already won four trophies (two Coppa Italia and two Supercoppa) in his first two seasons at the club. Inter won their ninth Coppa Italia ever, the second in a row, and become the second team with most Coppa Italia trophies along with AS Roma (9) and behind Juventus (14). On the other hand, Fiorentina will have the chance to play European soccer next season since they will face West Ham on June 7 for the UEFA Conference League final. Before beating Fiorentina, Inter knocked out Parma in the round of 16, Atalanta in the quarterfinals and Juventus in the semifinals.

Fiorentina had a good start to the game and scored the opening goal after two minutes with a nice counterattack and the goal scored by Argentinian winger Nico Gonzalez. Inter tried to react nervously with two chances missed by Edin Dzeko, even if Fiorentina were able also to find another possible goal with Sofyan Amrabat.