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AC Milan vs Inter Milan in Champions League Semi-Final: Live Commentary and Updates
First Half Dominance Gives Inter the Edge
Decisive Goals Put Inter in Control
The San Siro Stadium witnessed a thrilling clash between AC Milan and Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie. Inter Milan seized the initiative early on, scoring two goals in the first half to take a significant advantage in the aggregate score.
Edin Dzeko put Inter ahead in the 9th minute with a clinical finish past Mike Maignan. Inter doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark when Lautaro Martinez converted a penalty after a handball by Fikayo Tomori. The Rossoneri struggled to create clear-cut chances, and Inter went into the break with a comfortable 2-0 advantage.
Inter Eye Final Berth
The second half saw a more determined Milan side, but Inter's defense held firm. Milan had a golden opportunity to reduce the deficit in the 65th minute, but Rafael Leao's penalty was saved by Samir Handanovic. In the end, Inter managed to maintain their lead and will head into the second leg with a 3-0 aggregate scoreline.
The victory puts Inter in a strong position to reach the Champions League final. They will face either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the final, which will be played at the Stade de France in Paris on May 28th. AC Milan, meanwhile, have a mountain to climb in the second leg but will be hoping to produce a miraculous comeback.
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