Time.news – The derby of the Madonnina between Milan and Inter, valid for the first leg of the semi-finals of the Italian Cup, disappoints expectations a little and ends with a 0-0. Pioli’s team is better overall, even if they are too imprecise in the last few meters of the pitch; instead the period of fogging continues for Inzaghi’s men, dry of goals for the fourth match in a row between the league, cup and Champions League.
Everything will be decided in the return leg on April 20, considering that even a draw with goals could be fine with the ‘devil’, given the away goals rule that has not yet been adapted to the new format of European competitions (it will be abolished from next season) .
The first half is a strong Rossoneri hue, with Saelemaekers and Theo Hernandez frightening Handanovic in the first few seconds of the game: the Belgian tries left-handed after a great ball recovered in the frontcourt (saves the goalkeeper), the French full-back instead kicks badly with his right foot from an inviting position after a wonderful exchange with Giroud.
The Nerazzurri, more contracted, try to play a throw-in without creating much, while Pioli’s team continues to press in search of the right opening. In the second half, Inter tries to raise the pace and center of gravity, but the first attempt is still by Milan with Leao committing Handanovic with a right-footed turn from outside.
For the rest of the time balance, tension and prudence reign, with the two teams that with the passing of the minutes no longer force the game, so as not to risk discovering the opponent’s side. Nothing happens before the triple whistle: the third derby of the season ends 0-0, waiting for the fourth.