Cup of Italy
8:00 p.mMarch 3, 2026
semi-finals
Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium
Referee: Marco Di Bello, Italy
How
Inter
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0.00
Expected Goals (xG)
0.00
Passing by
527 (91%)
Accurate passes
479 (90%)
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1
G
Jean Butez
6.6
3
d
Alex Valle
6.2
34
d
Diego Carlos
6.9
14
d
Jacobo Ramon
7.0
28
d
Ivan Smolcic
7.5
8
m
Sergio Roberto
6.9
23
m
Max Perrone
6.9
33
m
Lucas Da Cunha (C)
7.3
6
m
Maxence Caqueret
6.9
31
m
Exile Vojvoda
6.7
10
F
Nico Paz
6.5
13
G
Joseph Martinez
6.6
95
d
Alessandro Bastoni (C)
7.2
15
d
Francesco Acerbi
6.9
31
d
Yann Bisseck
6.5
30
m
Charles August
6.9
16
F
Davide Frattesi
6.5
20
m
Hakan Calhanoglu
6.9
8
m
Petar Sučić
6.9
36
m
Matthew Darmian
6.3
94
F
Francesco Pio Esposito
6.3
17
F
Andy Diouf
6.3
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Como held Serie A giants Inter to a goalless draw in a closely-fought Coppa Italia match. Defensive resilience was the deciding factor at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium.
Inter, a formidable force in Italian football, entered this Coppa Italia match as clear favourites. Como, often struggling in a lower division, looked to upset their illustrious visitors, buoyed by a passionate home crowd.
The initial exchanges were cautious on both sides. Inter, despite their superior pedigree, had difficulty penetrating Como’s well-organised defensive lines.
Como, in turn, struggled to create clear scoring opportunities against Inter’s experience. The midfield battle remained intense, with neither team able to establish significant control of possession.
Shots on goal proved to be a rare commodity in the first half. Como managed just one attempt on goal, a moment of offensive intent that posed little threat to the Inter goalkeeper.
When the half-time whistle blew, the 0-0 score perfectly reflected a tactical stalemate. Both managers faced the challenge of adjusting their strategies to break the deadlock in the second period.
In the second half, Inter introduced new legs, with Matteo Darmian, Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Francesco Esposito entering the fray in the 58th minute. These changes were intended to inject vital attacking impetus into their game.
Como responded with changes of their own and brought on Sergi Roberto in the 70th minute to strengthen the midfield. Despite the tactical changes, the overall pattern of play remained largely similar, with both defenses holding firm.
Late changes from both benches, including Davide Frattesi for Inter and Maxence Caqueret for Como, signaled a desperate push for a winning goal. However, neither team could conjure up the decisive moment needed to claim victory.
The game statistics painted a clear picture of the offensive struggles. Como registered 5 shots in total, and only 1 found the net. Inter managed only 3 shots, none of which troubled Como’s goalkeeper.
Crucially, the expected goals (xG) for both teams registered a significant 0.0, underscoring the absence of real scoring opportunities. Como slightly reduced possession with 52 percent, showing their tenacity.
The final whistle confirmed a frustrating goalless draw for Inter, who were unable to break away from their determined rivals. For Como, this result was a testament to their indomitable spirit and excellent defensive organisation, earning them a valuable draw against top-class opposition.
