Inter vs Atalanta Supercoppa
Denzel Dumfries delivered a stunning Dumfries double as Inter Milan defeated Atalanta 2-0 in Riyadh to secure their place in the Italian Super Cup final. The Dutch wing-back’s second-half heroics ensured the reigning Serie A champions will aim for their fourth consecutive Super Cup title.
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The match, played at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium, saw Inter dominate despite a goalless first half. Atalanta’s goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi kept his team in the game with several crucial saves, but Dumfries’ brilliance ultimately proved decisive.
Dumfries Double Breaks the Deadlock
The first goal came just four minutes into the second half. After a corner kick, Yann Bisseck’s header found Dumfries in the six-yard box. With his back to goal, the Dutchman executed a spectacular acrobatic finish to put Inter ahead16.
Twelve minutes later, Dumfries struck again. This time, he unleashed a blistering first-time shot from the edge of the box, which ricocheted off the crossbar and into the net. The goal sealed Inter’s victory and highlighted Dumfries’ exceptional form.
Atalanta, the current Serie A leaders, struggled to capitalize on their chances. Giorgio Scalvini missed a close-range header in the first half, while Ederson’s second-half goal was disallowed for offside after a VAR review46.
Despite introducing key players like Ademola Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere in the second half, Atalanta failed to break through Inter’s defense. Yann Sommer’s late double save from Berat Djimsiti and Lookman ensured Inter maintained their clean sheet812.
Inter’s Road to the Final
Inter’s victory extends their dominance over Atalanta, marking their seventh consecutive win against the Bergamo-based side. The Nerazzurri now await the winner of the second semi-final between Juventus and AC Milan, set to take place on Friday.
Simone Inzaghi’s side is aiming to make history by becoming the first team to win the Italian Super Cup four times in a row. Their recent form, including five consecutive clean sheets, makes them strong contenders for the title.
