Defeating Getafe, Inter Milan advances to the Europa League quarter-finals

DBasia.news – Inter Milan managed to secure a ticket to the Europa League quarter-finals 2019-2020. This assurance was obtained after Antonio Conte’s player beat Getafe 2-0 in the top 16 at the Veltins Arena, Thursday (6/8) AM.

This match was actually fierce and interesting. Getafe was able to provide a balanced fight against Inter.

Getafe even took the initiative to attack first. Pepe Bordalas’ team had threatened Inter’s goal under Samir Handanovic.

However Inter proved to be more effective at completing opportunities. Romelu Lukaku was able to break the deadlock when the game entered the 33rd minute.

The Belgian striker broke into Getafe’s goal from a close range using Alessandro Bastoni’s long pass. This goal has amde Lukaku always score in eight consecutive matches in the Europa League.

There were no significant chances for the rest of the first half. The 1-0 score for Inter’s advantage lasted until halftime.

In the second half, the duel got even more interesting. The two teams were involved in a fierce back and forth action.

Inter nearly doubled the lead in the 51st minute through Danilo D’Ambrosio’s action. Unfortunately his scissor kick was still able to be pushed over by David Soria under Getafe’s bar.

Getafe had a golden opportunity to equalize in the 73rd minute. The referee awarded a penalty after Diego Godin put a handball in the forbidden box.

Unfortunately, this golden opportunity failed to take advantage of Jorge Molina, who was the executioner of the penalty. The kick went sideways to the side of the goal.

Inter were finally able to lock in the win in the 83rd minute. Christian Eriksen doubled the lead with an accurate shot from inside the penalty box.

Eriksen’s goal ended Getafe’s resistance. The Spanish representative’s game immediately dropped dramatically in the remaining matches.

The 2-0 score for Inter’s victory finally lasted until the game was over. Antonio Conte’s team is getting closer to their ambition to win this event.

Line-up of players:

Inter Milan (3-5-2): Samir Handanovic; Diego Godin, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni; Danilo D’Ambrosio (Christian Biraghi 84 ‘), Nicolo Barella, Marcelo Brozovic (Christian Eriksen 82’), Roberto Gagliardini, Ashley Young; Romelu Lukaku, Lautaro Martinez (Alexis Sanchez 70 ‘).

Coach: Antonio Conte.

Getafe (4-2-3-1): David Soria; Damian Suarez, Djene, Xabier Etxeita, Mathias Olivera (Francisco Portillo 88 ‘); Mauro Arambarri (Hugo Duro 89 ‘), David Timor Copovi; Allan Nyom (Jason 69 ‘), Nemanja Maksimovic (Angel Rodriguez 56’), Marc Cucurella; Jaime Mata (Jorge Molina 69 ‘).

Coach: Pepe Bordalas.