Milan –
Juventus vs Inter Milan ended in a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the semifinals Italian Cup. Romelu Lukaku’s penalty goal in the final minute broke the Old Lady’s victory.
Juventus vs Inter will be presented at the Allianz Stadium to play the semifinal first leg match on Wednesday (5/4) in the morning WIB. The host opened the opportunity in the 4th minute.
Angel Di Maria in action. He fired a measured horizontal shot. However, his efforts were dammed by Samir Handanovic.
In the 19th minute, Inter tried to threaten from Federico Dimarco’s free kick. Dimarco’s efforts did not bear fruit because Mattia Perin was still able to secure him.
Inter threatened again in the 32nd minute. This time, Marcelo Brozovic took advantage of a pass from Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Perin appeared excellent by being able to block Brozovic’s shot.
In the 37th minute, Dusan Vlahovic was able to head a cross ball. However, his header was still weak until it was right in Handanovic’s arms.
No goals occurred in the first half the score remained 0-0.
After the break, Vlahovic again had a chance from a header. This time the opportunity was wasted because the ball bounced away.
Inter dominated possession more in the second half. However, they are still having trouble dismantling Juventus’ back line.
Juventus, who waited more, could score a goal in the 83rd minute. They broke the deadlock through a quick attack.
Gol!!! Manuel Locatelli was able to head in a cross to direct it to Juan Cuadrado who came up from behind. Cuadrado’s powerful shot rattled Handanovic’s net.
Drama occurred in the final minutes of the fight. Bremer did handball when trying to block the ball in the penalty box. The referee immediately pointed to the spot.
Gol!!! Romelu Lukaku, who stepped forward as executor, carried out his duties well. His shot towards the middle outwitted Perin.
There was an altercation between the players of the two teams. The referee drew red cards for Handanovic and Cuadrado.
Score 1-1 closed 90 minutes. The second leg will take place on April 27 at home to Inter.
Player lineup
Juventus: Mattia Perin; Federico Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Juan Cuadrado, Nicolo Fagioli, Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, Filip Kostic; Angel DiMaria; Dusan Vlakhovic.
Inter Milan: Samir Handanovic; Danilo D’Ambrosio, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni; Matteo Darmian, Nicolo Barella, Marcelo Brozovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Edin Dzeko.
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