Como frustrated Inter in a 0-0 Coppa Italia semi at Sinigaglia. With Inter forced into rotation and key attackers not fully fit, San Siro likely favours Inter to progress — punters may lean toward Inter to advance on aggregate or bet under 2.5 goals in the decisive second leg.
Como hold Inter to goalless draw in Coppa Italia semi-final first leg
Como produced a disciplined performance at a packed Stadio Sinigaglia to deny Inter a breakthrough, leaving the Coppa Italia semi-final finely balanced ahead of the return at San Siro. The match ended 0-0 after chances at both ends, with Inter reshuffled and several forwards not fully fit.
Match overview and key moments
Mergim Vojvoda and Alex Valle gave Como their best openings, with Vojvoda capitalising on a defensive error before being denied by a block from Carlos Augusto.
Nico Paz tested the visitors from distance, while Alessandro Bastoni repeatedly thwarted Como’s forward play. Inter’s best moment came early in the second half when Matteo Darmian’s angled effort clipped the post. The home side’s clearest miss fell to Alex Valle, who somehow prodded wide from five yards after a fine cross from Ivan Smolcic.
Substitutions and late action
Inter introduced Marcus Thuram from the bench; his shot was blocked by Diego Carlos but the visitors could not find the winning touch. Both teams made planned rotations and fresh legs were used, yet neither side managed to convert their opportunities before the final whistle.
Team news and tactical notes
Inter were forced into changes with Lautaro Martínez, Ange-Yoan Bonny and Marcus Thuram not fully fit from the start, prompting a tactical reshuffle that pushed Andy Diouf into a more advanced role. Como set up compactly and looked dangerous on the break, exploiting moments of defensive indecision. Inter’s rotation limited attacking fluidity, which helped Como stem the visitors’ usual control.
Historical context and what’s next
This was Como’s first Coppa Italia semi-final in 40 years and their recent record against Inter is sparse: the club’s last win at Inter came in December 1985. The tie is still wide open and will be decided at San Siro on April 21 or 22, where Inter will aim to use home advantage and stronger fitness to overturn or settle the tie.
Probable outlook for bettors
Given the scoreline and Inter’s rotation, the tie looks likely to be tight and low-scoring. Punters may favour Inter to progress on aggregate at San Siro, but backing under 2.5 goals or a narrow Inter win could be the safer markets to consider.
Starting lineups (highlights)
Como (notable starters): Jean Butez; Álex Valle; Mërgim Vojvoda; Ivan Smolcic; Nico Paz; Maxence Caqueret. Inter (notable starters): Josep Martínez; Alessandro Bastoni; Francesco Acerbi; Matteo Darmian; Andy Diouf; Hakan Çalhanoğlu.
Used substitutes and impact
Key substitutes included Marcus Thuram for Inter and late attacking changes for Como that failed to alter the scoreline.
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