Inter secure comeback victory over Como to reach the final
Inter Milan secured a decisive victory over Como, earning a spot in the cup final. In a dramatic semifinal match, Como missed their chance to reach their first-ever cup final after a 0-0 draw in the first leg. Inter, leading 2-0 from the first leg, saw Martin Baturina and Lucas Da Cunha score early, but Hakan Çalhanoğlu's double and a late goal from Petar Susic turned the game around, ending with a 3-2 victory for Inter. They will face either Lazio or Atalanta in the final on May 13, while also leading in Serie A, aiming for a historic third golden double.
Como, the surprise package of Italian football, missed the opportunity to reach the first cup final in its history during a dramatic semi-final clash. After a 0-0 draw at home, Cesc Fabregas's side led 2-0 while visiting Inter in the return leg. Goal.com reports on this.
Martin Baturina opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, and Lucas Da Cunha doubled the visitors' lead in the 48th minute. However, towards the end of the match, the Milanese side, led by Xakan Chalxanoglu, demonstrated true resilience and managed to turn the tide.
Former Bundesliga star Chalxanoglu restored parity by scoring a brace in the 69th and 86th minutes. In the 89th minute, Petar Susich scored the winning goal from his assist, making the score 3-2.
Thus, Inter took a significant step toward the tenth cup in its history.
The Milanese club will now face the winner of the Lazio or Atalanta tie in the final, which will take place in Rome on May 13. Currently leading Serie A, the Inter team has the opportunity to achieve a double for the third time in its history.
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