Good morning, everyone. If you didn’t watch Inter vs Como last night, you missed one of the wildest games of the season. Seriously. I’m not exaggerating.
Let me set the scene. It’s the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final. The first leg ended 0-0, so everything was still to play for. Como, the massive underdogs coached by Cesc Fàbregas, walked into the San Siro and did the unthinkable. They went 2-0 up. At Inter’s home.
And then… the Nerazzurri flipped a switch. A Hakan Çalhanoğlu brace, a late winner from Petar Sučić, and pure chaos. Final score: Inter 3-2 Como. Aggregate: 3-2. Inter are going to the Coppa Italia final.
Let’s break down how this madness unfolded.
⚫🔵 First Half: Como Stuns the San Siro
Inter started the brighter of the two teams, but it was Como who drew first blood. And what a goal it was.
In the 32nd minute, Ignace Van der Brempt drove down the right flank, cut inside, and pulled the ball back for Martin Baturina. The Croatian midfielder swept it first-time with the inside of his boot, and the ball kissed the inside of the far post before nestling into the net. 1-0 Como. Silence at the San Siro.
Inter tried to respond. Marcus Thuram had a header that was desperately cleared off the line by Maxi Perrone. Josep Martínez also had to make a huge one-handed save to deny Baturina a second just moments before his opener. But the half ended with the underdogs leading. The dream was alive.
💥 Second Half: Como Doubles Down, Inter Wakes Up
If the first goal was a gut punch, what happened right after the break was a knockout blow. At least, that’s what everyone thought.
In the 48th minute, Nico Paz played a brilliant through ball to Lucas Da Cunha. The French winger raced clear, kept his composure, and slotted past the Inter keeper to make it 2-0.
At that moment, Como’s first-ever Coppa Italia final was right there. San Siro was stunned. Inter looked dead and buried.
But then, something clicked.
🔥 The Çalhanoğlu Show: The Comeback Begins
The turning point came in the 69th minute. Petar Sučić knocked down a loose ball on the edge of the box, and Hakan Çalhanoğlu didn’t hesitate. He rifled a first-time shot from outside the area. There was a slight deflection, and the ball bounced past the Como keeper. 2-1. Game on.
The stadium found its voice again. Inter smelled blood.
And with four minutes left in normal time, Çalhanoğlu struck again. A perfect header this time, from a pinpoint cross, to make it 2-2 in the 86th minute. The San Siro erupted. From 2-0 down to level. Incredible.
🏆 Sučić Seals the Final: The 89th-Minute Hammer
But the Nerazzurri weren’t done. They wanted the win, not just extra time. And they got it in the most dramatic fashion possible.
Three minutes after the equalizer, in the 89th minute, Çalhanoğlu turned provider. He slid a perfectly weighted pass through to Petar Sučić, who kept his cool and slotted home the winner. 3-2 Inter.
From 2-0 down to 3-2 up in the space of 20 minutes. Absolute. Scenes.
🏁 What This Result Means
First, Inter are in the Coppa Italia final. They will face the winner of the other semi-final between Atalanta and Lazio, which is being decided tonight. The final is set for May 13.
Second, this result keeps Inter’s dream of a potential domestic double alive. They are currently top of Serie A and now one step away from the Coppa trophy.
For Como, this is a painful but proud exit. They pushed one of Europe’s best teams to the brink. Fàbregas has built something special, and they’ll be back stronger.
💬 Final Thoughts
What a game. What a comeback. What a sport.
If you’re an Inter fan, you’re probably still recovering from a heart attack. If you’re a Como fan, you can hold your heads high. You were 20 minutes away from a historic final.
But in the end, quality and mentality won out. Çalhanoğlu is a magician. Sučić is a rising star. And Inter are heading to Rome.
What did you think of the match? Was that the best comeback of the season so far? Let me know in the comments below.
See you at the final.
SOURCE: YahooSports
