In a tightly contested first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinals on Tuesday, Inter Milan were held to a 0-0 draw by neighboring Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Despite dominating possession, Inter struggled to break down a resilient Como defense, with the home side creating the clearer scoring opportunities but failing to convert.
The match saw a more cautious Inter side, who opted to rest several of their usual starters ahead of their eagerly anticipated Milan derby on Sunday.
Como, meanwhile, showcased their fighting spirit in front of a passionate home crowd, hoping to make history by reaching the Coppa Italia final for the first time.
The second leg is set for April 22, where Inter will look to assert their experience and secure a place in the final.
In the other semifinal, Lazio faces Atalanta on Wednesday, setting the stage for a tantalizing conclusion to Italy’s premier cup competition.
Inter Milan currently boasts nine Coppa Italia titles in their illustrious history, highlighting the vast gap in experience between them and Como, who are chasing their first major trophy at the top level.
