Alexis Sanchez drilled in a long-range strike to seal Internazionale’s 2-0 Coppa Italia quarterfinal win over AS Roma on Tuesday, after Jose Mourinho received a hero’s welcome at San Siro in his first game as an opposing coach at his former club.
Edin Dzeko powered home a volley inside the opening two minutes to put Inter ahead, and Nicolo Barella was inches away from a second when he smashed a shot off the bar.
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Chile forward Sanchez lashed a shot into the top corner from 25 yards after the break to set up a semifinal against AC Milan or Lazio, who face off on Wednesday.
It was an emotional night for Mourinho, who led Inter to back-to-back Serie A titles and an unprecedented Treble during two seasons at Inter between 2008 and 2010, as the home fans sang his name and unveiled a banner saying: “Welcome home Jose.”
Juventus face Sassuolo and Fiorentina take on Atalanta in the remaining quarterfinals on Thursday.