Inter Milan have won the Coppa Italia at the Stadio Olimpico against Roma in the final. While the 1-0 score-line might suggest a boring and defensive game, the match was full of excitement even after the 90 minutes.
The first few minutes of the match were characterized by Sneijder coming off injured after a heavy challenge from Nicolas Burdisso (on loan to Roma from Inter) and being replaced by Balotelli. After that Inter were always attacking, creating plenty of chances, and having a goal ruled invalid for a very close offside, Inter Milan eventually found the breakthrough. Diego Milito was released into the box and with three defenders on him he lashed a shot into the top left corner. The match was opened and full of action after the half with Juan missing an open goal, and other chances put to waste. Eventually in the 88th minute, the pressure was to much for Totti, and as Balotelli was cutting in towards the box, the Roma captain decided to kick the young Italian (with force) from behind. This resulted in Totti’s direct expulsion which he didn’t contest, Inter Milan finished the match off and claimed their 6th Coppa Italia in Roma’s stadium. Plenty of action happened after the match too, a fan ran onto the pitch and tried to attack Cambiasso, but was quickly stopped, and it was revealed that Balotelli had been provoking Totti during the match, causing the Roma captain to hoof the Inter Milan player.
With one down and two to go, it seems like Inter can really pull the treble off, all that’s missing is the scudetto and the Champions League. The title race is relatively straightforward for Inter Milan, as long as they win the remaining two matches then the title is theirs. The Champions League on the other hand is very different, Inter have to face a strong Bayern Munich team in Madrid, and although it will be difficult, it seems possible for Inter Milan to win the treble and make history.

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Inter Milan win Coppa Italia to start treble run

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According to numerous Italian sites and <a href="http:\/\/www.goal.com/en/news/10/italy/2010/01/29/1766092/alberto-zaccheroni-to-be-appointed-new-juventus-coach-on" target="_blank">Goal.com</a>, former AC Milan manager Alberto Zaccheroni will be named Juventus manager on Friday, replacing embattled Ciro Ferrara.
The tipping point seemingly was Juve’s 2-1 Coppa Italia loss to Inter Thursday, seemingly eliminating the proud club from any chance at any titles this year.&nbsp; For a club that has a host of Italian national team players, including possibly the best keeper in the world, this was an unacceptable situation.&nbsp; For a full breakdown of Ferrara’s situation, check out Rami’s <a href="http:\/\/www.serieatalk.com/the-errors-of-juves-management/2013" target="_blank">excellent</a> <a href="http:\/\/www.serieatalk.com/juves-struggles-to-hurt-italy-in-south-africa/2010" target="_blank">posts</a>.
The 56 year-old Zaccheroni reportedly will take over Juventus through the end of the season.&nbsp; He began his managerial career by guiding Udinese to a UEFA Cup spot in 1998, and won a scudetto with AC Milan in 1999.&nbsp; He bounced around Italian soccer with stops in Inter and Lazio, but was repeatedly fired for major losses and clashes with owners.&nbsp; His last stop was with Torino in Serie B, where he was fired in 2007.
Baring a miraculous run at the scudetto, this position could be a chance for Zaccheroni to showcase his managerial skills for his next club.&nbsp; The Juventus board would then interview all the major names that are unemployed (or, in the case of Rafa Bentitez, tentatively employed) to be the permanent manager.&nbsp; So stay tuned – the Juventus soap opera will likely continue.

Zaccheroni To Be New Juventus Manager - Italian Press - World Soccer Talk

Zaccheroni To Be New Juventus Manager – Italian Press

The quarterfinals of the 2008-09 Coppa Italia offered no surprises as the teams that were seen as stronger advanced to the semis.&nbsp; The biggest story was&nbsp;Inter Milan getting revenge on 2-time defending champions&nbsp;AS Roma.&nbsp; Roma beat Inter last year in the Coppa Final 2-1.&nbsp;This time the Nerazzurri defeated the Giallorossi&nbsp;by&nbsp;the same score.&nbsp;Here are the results:
Udinese 1 – 1 Sampdoria 
UDI: Di Natale (62′) 
SAM: Pazzini (55′) 
Sampdoria advances by PKs 4-2
Inter 2 – 1 Roma 
INT: Adriano (10′) &amp; Ibrahimovic (62′) 
ROM: Taddei (61′)
Lazio 3 – 1 Torino 
LAZ: Pandev (49′), Mauri (55′), Rocchi (90′) 
TOR: Natali (29′)
Napoli vs. Juventus 
Game to be played on February 4th.
Semifinals 
Inter vs. Sampdoria 
Lazio vs. Napoli/Juventus winner

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