Thu Jan 02 19:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Dumfries Double Sends Inter Milan to Italian Super Cup Final
**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** – Inter Milan secured a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the Italian Super Cup semi-final thanks to a brace from Denzel Dumfries, setting up a final clash against either Juventus or AC Milan. The Serie A champions dominated the second half, overcoming a stubborn Atalanta defense and the impressive saves of goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi.
Dumfries’ first goal, a spectacular overhead kick, broke the deadlock after a series of early Inter corners. His second, a blistering first-time shot that flew past Carnesecchi, sealed the win and sent Inter through to their fourth consecutive Super Cup final appearance.
While Inter manager Simone Inzaghi fielded his strongest XI, Atalanta’s Gian Piero Gasperini made a surprising decision, leaving key players Ademola Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere on the bench. This tactical choice, coupled with several missed opportunities by Inter’s Lautaro Martínez, kept the game tense throughout the first half, which ended goalless.
Gasperini introduced Lookman and De Ketelaere in the second half, but Inter’s counter-attacking prowess proved decisive. Although Atalanta pushed forward and had a goal disallowed for offside, Inter’s defense and Sommer’s late double save ensured the victory.
Post-match, Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni praised Dumfries’ individual brilliance, highlighting the importance of such talent against a defensively strong Atalanta side. Gasperini, while acknowledging Inter’s strength, admitted that Atalanta’s initial team selection and several crucial mistakes ultimately cost them the match. He defended his choices, citing the need to rest some players and provide opportunities to others. Inter will now face the winner of Friday’s Juventus-AC Milan semi-final for the Super Cup title on Monday.
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