Edin Dzeko and Alexis Sanchez scored as Inter Milan defeated Roma during the Coppa Italia quarterfinals.
Dzeko has given Inter an advantage in the second minute against his former club with an impressive volley from the cross of Ivan Perisic.
The bar thwarted Nicolo Barella’s long-range shot after just six minutes, as Inter had a dominant start during the San Siro.
Alexis Sanchez’s 25-yard drive to the upper corner ended the game, and Jose Mourinho’s Roma lost England forward Tammy Abraham to injury late on.
Inter will take on AC Milan or Lazio in the semi-finals.
The home crowd has sung Mourinho’s song, the Portuguese who led them to a triple in 2009-2010.
This year, the Serie A leaders compete in all three of the trophies under Simone Inzaghi.
