The first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal between AC Milan and Inter ended in a 1-1 draw at the San Siro stadium. The match was a highly anticipated Derby della Madonnina, with both teams creating scoring opportunities throughout the game.
Tammy Abraham scored the opening goal for Milan in the 47th minute, but Inter equalized in the 67th minute through a stunning strike from Hakan ÇalhanoÄŸlu. The Turkish midfielder’s goal was a highlight of the match, as he scored from outside the box with a powerful shot.
Both teams had their chances to take the lead, but ultimately settled for a draw. Milan had 12 shots on target, while Inter had 18 shots, with 7 on target. The visitors also dominated possession, with 63% of the ball.
The draw sets up an intriguing second leg, which will be played at the same venue on April 23. The winner of the tie will advance to the Coppa Italia final.
Milan and Inter have a long and storied rivalry, with 208 previous meetings between the two teams. Inter has a slight edge in the head-to-head record, with 81 wins to Milan’s 65.
The Coppa Italia is Italy’s premier domestic cup competition, with the winner earning a spot in the UEFA Europa League. Milan is seeking its second title of the season, having already won the Italian Super Cup.
In the other semifinal, Empoli and Bologna FC are competing for a spot in the final. The winner of the Coppa Italia will be crowned on May 15.
Match Stats:
- Milan: 12 shots, 4 on target, 37% possession
- Inter: 18 shots, 7 on target, 63% possession
- Goals: Tammy Abraham (Milan), Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter)
- Yellow cards: Theo Hernandez (Milan), Acerbi (Inter), Yann Aurel Bisseck (Inter)