Key Takeaways:
- Inter delivered a resounding 5:1 home win over Venezia in the Italian Cup Round of 16
- Marcus Thuram scored twice, including Inter’s third and fourth goals, while Andy Diouf, Francesco Pio Esposito, and Ange-Yoan Bonny also netted
- Venezia’s Ricci Sagrado managed a consolation goal in the second half before being eliminated from the competition
Match Analysis
Inter produced a dominant display at home to sweep past Venezia 5:1 in their Italian Cup Round of 16 encounter, confidently booking their spot in the next phase of the competition. Cristian Chivu’s squad outclassed their visitors from Venice in every department, running up a commanding lead with relentless attacking intent.
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— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) December 3, 2025
Key Moments and Player Contributions
The Nerazzurri immediately signalled their intentions with fast-paced football. In the 18th minute, Davide Frattesi displayed superb vision to pick out Andy Diouf in the area. Diouf made no mistake, dispatching the ball past the goalkeeper with a clinical first-time finish into the lower left corner for the opening goal.
Only two minutes later, in the 20th minute, Inter doubled their advantage following a powerful drive from Francesco Pio Esposito. The young midfielder collected the ball on the edge of the penalty box and fired a low shot into the bottom right corner, giving Matteo Grandi no opportunity to intervene.
Inter continued to push forward, and their dominance was rewarded again in the 35th minute. Piotr Zieliński combined with Marcus Thuram, whose skilful effort from the edge of the box found the bottom left corner, making it 3:0 before the break.
Second Half: Inter Extends Their Lead
Upon the restart, Inter maintained the same high level of performance. In the 51st minute, Frattesi claimed his second assist of the night, delivering a precise cross to Thuram. The Frenchman nodded home into an empty net, recording both his own second of the match and Inter’s fourth goal.
Venezia eventually responded in the 66th minute when Ricci Sagrado capitalised on a chance inside the area. His effort, taking a deflection off a defender, deceived goalkeeper Josep Martinez and saw the visitors pull one back for 4:1.
Any hopes of an unlikely comeback were quashed in the 75th minute as Ange-Yoan Bonny, having come on as a substitute, latched on to a pass from another recent substitution, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and powerfully finished to seal a final score of 5:1.
Lineups, Goals, and Notable Performances
| Minute | Inter Scorer (Assist) | Venezia Scorer (Assist) |
|---|---|---|
| 18′ | Andy Diouf (Davide Frattesi) | – |
| 20′ | Francesco Pio Esposito | – |
| 35′ | Marcus Thuram (Piotr Zieliński) | – |
| 51′ | Marcus Thuram (Davide Frattesi) | – |
| 66′ | – | Ricci Sagrado |
| 75′ | Ange-Yoan Bonny (Henrikh Mkhitaryan) | – |
The concluding stages of the match saw Cristian Chivu introduce promising academy talents such as Leonardo Bovo and Matteo Spinacci, providing invaluable minutes as Inter cruised to victory. Venezia, meanwhile, were left to exit the competition following a chastening defeat.
