Inter comes back from 2 goals down to beat Como and reach Italian Cup final

Tue, April 21, 2026 at 9:09 PM UTC

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1 / 0Italy Italian Cup SoccerInter Milan's head coach Cristian Chivu celebrates after Inter Milan's Petar Sucic scored his side's third goal during the Italian Cup, return-leg soccer match between Inter Milan and Como, in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) ()

MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan’s pursuit of a sweep of the Italian league and Cup titles is still alive.

The Serie A leader came back from two goals down for a decisive 3-2 win over Como in the second leg of the Italian Cup semifinals on Tuesday.

Hakan Calhanoglu scored twice and Petar Sucic had the winner in the 89th minute after Martin Baturina and Como captain Lucas Da Cunha scored either side of halftime.

The first leg ended 0-0.

Atalanta hosts Lazio in the other semifinal on Wednesday after a 2-2 draw in the first leg.

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The final is scheduled for May 13.

Meanwhile, Inter could clinch the Serie A title as soon as this weekend.

Calhanoglu started the comeback with a long, powerful shot and then equalized with a header in the 86th. Three minutes later, Sucic traded passes with Calhanoglu and scored amid a crowded area.

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