Como Holds Inter Milan to Goalless Draw in Coppa Italia Semi

Como stays alive with goalless draw vs Inter in Coppa Italia

Como and Inter Milan play out a tense goalless draw in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg, with Como dominating possession.

Inter Milan fail to trouble Como's goal in Coppa Italia semi, leaving it all to play for in the second leg...

Como and Inter Milan played out a tense goalless draw in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg, leaving it all to play for in the return match. The result ends Como's six-game losing streak against Inter.

Como, making their first Coppa Italia semi-final appearance since 1986, had hoped to capitalize on Inter's recent cup competition struggles, following their Champions League exit against Bodo/Glimt.

And in the first half, the hosts were the dominant side, enjoying the lion’s share of possession and using it to keep their opponents running almost throughout.

However, they had to wait until the 42nd minute for their first real chance when Mergim Vojvoda - by far the most threatening player before the break from either side - beat a couple of Inter players before curling beyond the far post with the outside of his boot.

Inter Milan is cruising at the top of Serie A, and it looks like they're headed for the Scudetto this season. But, they were totally outplayed in the first half, managing just one shot, and none on target, before the break.

Coach Cristian Chivu's team bounced back from a disappointing Champions League exit, and their 2-0 win over Genoa showcased their resilience. Federico Dimarco's brilliant volley and Hakan Calhanoglu's penalty sealed the deal, extending their lead to 13 points over AC Milan.

Within five minutes of the restart, Como wasted a gilt-edged chance to put themselves in front. Hrvoje Smolcic got himself down to the byline and whipped a cross towards the near post, where the unmarked Alex Valle was seemingly waiting to tap the ball home.

However, the Spaniard got his connection all wrong, and Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez breathed a huge sigh of relief as the ball bounced wide. 

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Inter, for their part, were slightly more adventurous and made several second-half substitutions, but they still created far too little to cause Como any problems - remarkably, Christian Chivu’s men failed to work Jean Butez between the home sticks even once during this cagey affair.

Overall, this seemed to be a game in which neither side wanted to give anything away ahead of the second leg towards the end of April. 

Before the return leg, both teams will focus on their Serie A goals - Inter's 10-point lead at the top looks comfy, but Como's just three points off 4th place and a historic Champions League spot.