In the one match final played in Beijing, Allegri’s Milan beat Inter (2-1) coming back from behind to win the Italian SuperCup. In the first half Inter took the lead with Sneijder scoring on a great a set piece and controlled easily the match. In the second half however Milan’s team (photo) took the reins on the match clinching the win with goals scored by Ibrahimovic first and Boateng later on.
Inter, with new coach Benitez on the bench, opened the new season exactly how it ended the previous one, with a cup win. Playing in Milan in the one match Italian Supercoppa final, Inter defeated Roma (3-1) coming back from behind having conceded the early lead to Roma. After the first half ended tied at 1-1, however, Inter came back to the pitch to dominate the match in the second half with Eto’o sealing the victory with 2 goals. At the end of the match Inter’s team (photo) celebrated the cup win (a picture we have seen before) hoping to mark the opening of another memorable season.
Lazio defeated and stunned Inter winning the Italian SuperCoppa (played between the winners of Serie A national title and the national Coppa Italia) after an intense match (2-1). The match played in Beijing saw the 2 teams playing poorly in the first half that ended in a scoreless tie. In the second half Inter was dangerous but Lazio was cynical enough to score twice first with Matuzalem and then with Rocchi building a solid lead. Inter cut the distance by scoring with the newly purchased Eto’ but Mourinho’s squad was unable to score again and avoid defeat. Lazio’s team (photo) was left to celebrate a victory that many thought impossible signaling the beginning of what may be a very interesting season.
