Inter defend Coppa Italia after beat Palermo 3-1

Inter retained the Coppa Italia after a 3-1 victory over Palermo, crowning La Beneamata's cup champions for the seventh time.

Samuel Eto'o struck twice to help Inter Milan salvage a trophy from a disappointing season in Italian Cup final at olympico stadium on Sunday (5/29/2011). He scored in the 26th minute and 76th minutes after latching on to precise Wesley Sneijder passes.

Palermo’s hope before a late Ezequiel Munoz header from a corner kick ensured it would be a dramatic conclusion. But the Argentine defender was then sent off and substitute Diego Milito scored in injury time to give the Nerazzurri their success in the Coppa Italia this season.

Coppa Italia Thropy

Inter's Leonardo, winning his first trophy as a coach, was full of praise for his players after emerging from pitch-side celebrations more muted than those performed by AC Milan who clinched the title at the same Stadio Olimpico three weeks ago.

Inter Milan 3-1 Palermo Highlights:

Players:

Inter Milan: Julio Cesar; Nagatomo, Lucio, Ranocchia, Chivu, Zanetti, Thiago Motta (Mariga 82'), Stankovic; Sneijder (Milito 87'), Pazzini (Pandev 61'), Eto'o.

Palermo: Sirigu; Cassani, Munoz, Goian (Carrozzieri 24), Balzaretti; Migliaccio, Acquah (Miccoli 55'), Nocerino; Pastore, Ilicic; Hernandez (Pinilla 79').

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