Inter Milan 5-1 Venezia – Field Day For Nerazzurri Strikers As Coppa Italia Quarter-Finals Reached | OneFootball

Serie A title hopefuls Inter Milan eased past second-tier rivals Venezia in a one-sided Coppa Italia clash at San Siro.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri strikers ran riot, inspiring the 20-time Italian champions to a 5-1 win.

Cristian Chivu decided to bench his captain, Lautaro Martinez, ahead of a high-stakes league clash against Como.

Therefore, Francesco Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram started in the final third.

Furthermore, both center-forwards found the net before halftime.

Inter Milan Strikers Reign Supreme in Venezia Demolition

MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 12: Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale looks on during the Pre-season Friendly match between AC Monza and FC Internazionale at U-Power Stadium on August 12, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Pio Esposito extended Inter’s lead after Andy Diouf opened the scoring with his first goal for the club.

Then, Thuram made it 3-0 late in the first half with a thumping finish from outside the box.

Moreover, the 28-year-old doubled his tally at the start of the second half, slotting home a diving header.

Finally, Ange-Yoan Bonny, who took Thuram’s place in the 60th minute, bagged a fantastic half-volley to seal the final score.

The convincing win not only highlighted Inter’s attacking depth but also affirmed the potential of their young talents stepping up on a big stage.