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21:51
Mid-term conclusion:
Inter Milan deservedly lead 1-0 against Juventus Turin at the break. A stroke of genius from Nicolò Barella in the 15th minute resulted in Federico Dimarco’s only goal so far. The Bianconeri didn’t get active in front of the opposing goal for a long time, only after they conceded they tried to equalize by gaining more possession of the ball. But in terms of determination, danger and risk in front of the opposing goal, the guests lag behind the Nerazzurri. However, Juventus still only needs one goal for extra time – it remains exciting!
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21:46
Juve tries to be active again before the break. But apart from a relatively harmless half-field flank, nothing comes out.
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21:43
There are only a few minutes left before the break and Inter have played well in this semi-final second leg so far. But the guests from Turin don’t have much to oppose them either. In many situations you are always a step too late or too lazy.
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21:40
Three Juve defenders can’t stop Lautaro Martínez! The Argentine prevails on the left corner of the box and shoots low and powerful on the box. Keeper Mattia Perin stretches and buries the ball under himself.
34
21:37
Kostić tests Onana with a powerful shot from 20 meters! But the keeper fends off the corner kick, which is not dangerous.
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21:35
Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri play it more purposefully: Martínez plucks down a cross from Dimarco and shoots the plaything a few meters over the crossbar from 25 meters.
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21:32
Torino often make the wrong decisions, especially on the offensive. Also, when they have possession of the ball, too few players move forward quickly, so that the guests rarely make promising advances.
26
21:29
De Sciglio with Juve’s first goal approach! The right winger heads the ball after a cross from Alex Sandro from around ten meters just wide of the left post.
24
21:27
The home team seems a bit more solid in this game. Juve have problems creating chances.
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21:23
At the other end, Inter didn’t give up: Lautaro Martínez snatched the ball from Manuel Locatelli on the edge of the box and shot it low just wide of the left post.
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21:21
Di María takes a corner kick into the opponent’s 16, but the referee calls it a foul.
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21:20
Now the Bianconeri have to react! And the guests put direct pressure on the front.
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21:16
Tooor for Inter, 1-0 through Federico Dimarco
Inter leads through a great combination! The starting point is Nicolò Barella’s ingenious pass from the back into Federico Dimarco’s barrel. The left rail player is completely free and only needs to push the ball past the keeper with his left foot.
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21:15
Dumfries earns a first corner kick for his team. Dimarco’s cross is dangerously extended at the first post. But Alex Sandro clears decisively with a header in front of Dumfries, who is ready to score.
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21:13
The intense duels accumulate, while the referee reacts very generously in the initial phase and lets a lot of things continue.
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21:11
Alex Sandro sets an example and fouls Nicolo Barella 30 meters in front of his own goal. The Juve defense was able to easily clear Federico Dimarco’s subsequent free kick.
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21:08
Juventus played cautiously in the early minutes. The Bianconeri let the Milanese play while Chiesa is the only one lurking up front.
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21:06
There’s already the first big opportunity for the hosts! Barella has a little too much space in the back half on the right and hits a great cross halfway up the 16, where first Martínez and then Džeko very narrowly miss the ball at the second post.
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21:02
The Derby d’Italia for the final ticket begins!
20:39
Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri also started the rotation machine in the league at the weekend and brought some boys from the second row. The absence of striker Dusan Vlahovic, who suffered a muscle injury and threatens to be out for some time, weighs heavily. Instead, Federico Chiesa and Ángel Di María are supposed to whirl up front today. In defence, Bremer and Alex Sandro are back in the starting eleven, while Allegri is without the suspended Juan Cuadrado.
20:33
Juventus has also had a lot of ups and downs this season. While they suffered their third consecutive Serie A defeat in the league with the 1-0 defeat against SSC Napoli at the weekend, they recently qualified through the games against Sporting Lisbon for the Europa League semifinals. They also got their 15 deducted points back in the league, which could possibly give them another boost of motivation for the final spurt of the season.
20:27
Romelu Lukaku was once again the decisive man on the offensive in the victory in Empoli and scored a brace. But Simone Inzaghi’s business is as usual this season – so the Belgian has to watch the important games, like today, from the bench. Edin Dzeko takes over his role in the center of attack alongside Lautaro Martínez, who also rotates in compared to the weekend. Inzaghi is relying on a lot of fresh legs today: apart from Hakan Çalhanoğlu, there is a completely new Inter team.
20:21
At Inter Milan, things are going well this season, especially in the cup competitions. While they confidently made it into the semi-finals of the Champions League, today could also be followed up in the national cup and a first ticket to the final could be booked. A positive sign for Simone Inzaghi’s side: the Nerazurri ended their league winless streak with a 3-0 win at FC Empoli last weekend and still have legitimate hopes of a place in the league.
20:16
The first leg took place at the Allianz Stadium in Turin about three weeks ago. After a heated final phase with two goals and three sending-offs, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Romelu Lukaku was able to convert a hand penalty at the very last second and thus achieve the important compensation. With the away goals rule no longer applied in the Coppa Italia this season, there is great excitement ahead of tonight’s second leg.
20:04
Have a nice good evening and welcome to the crucial second leg of the Coppa Italia! From 9:00 p.m. Inter Milan and Juventus Turin will play for the final ticket.