AC Milan vs Inter LIVE: Result and reaction from Champions League semi-final as Inter take control of tie
AC Milan 0-2 Inter: A flying start by Inter means they have one foot in the final ahead of the second leg
Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan both found the back of the net as Inter Milan claimed the advantage in their Champions League semi-final against AC Milan with a 2-0 first-leg win at San Siro.
Inter came out of the blocks in rapid fashion taking their city rivals by surprise with two goals inside the first 11 minutes. They could easily have put the tie to bed after a dominant first-half display which saw Hakan Calhanoglu hit the post and VAR overturn a penalty decision.
Despite their woeful start, Milan improved after the break and will be grateful to still be in with a shout of defeating the 2010 champions in the second leg.
Relive the action from the Milan derby as AC Milan and Inter clash in the Champions League:
Full-time: AC Milan 0-2 Inter Milan
90+4 mins: Inter Milan win the game! They’ve earned themselves a two goal lead in this Champions League semi-final and look on course to face either Real Madrid or Manchester City in the final in June.
AC Milan were woeful in the first half as Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan both found the back of the net inside the opening 11 minutes. Inter continued to push until the break but couldn’t extend their lead.
After the restart AC Milan grew into the game and held their own but lacked any threat in the final third. They’re still in the tie though but will need to improve in this performance next week.
Advantage Inter after the first leg.
AC Milan 0-2 Inter Milan
87 mins: A long ball comes up to Lukaku who wins it in the air and nods it across to Correa. He finds Gagliardini who gets fouled by Theo Hernandez.
After a couple of short passes following the free kick the ball it whipped into the box but Mike Maignan plucks it out of the air.
AC Milan 0-2 Inter Milan
84 mins: AC Milan win a free kick in a decent shooting position but waste the opportunity. I think it’s safe to say this game is done. I can’t see any more goals coming.
Hoping I’m wrong though.
AC Milan 0-2 Inter Milan
81 mins: The second half hasn’t lived up to the barmstorming nature of the first 45 minutes. Inter really took their foot off the gas and decided to preserve their lead instead of trying to increase it.
That may pay off for them tonight but it’ll keep AC Milan in the contest ahead of the second leg.
AC Milan 0-2 Inter Milan
78 mins: More changes from Inter to take some time out of the match. Roberto Gagliardini and Joaquin Correa come onto the pitch with Hakan Calhanoglu and Lautaro Martinez replaced.
AC Milan 0-2 Inter Milan
75 mins: AC Milan haven’t had a shot on target yet. Though they’re controlling more of the ball, they’re struggling to create anything in the final third.
Inter will settle for their two goal lead.
AC Milan 0-2 Inter Milan
72 mins: Fikayo Tomori is booked for a poor tackle in the middle of the pitch.
Inter make a couple of changes. Federico Dimarco and Edin Dzeko are off with Stefan de Vrij and Romelu Lukaku brought on.
Matteo Darmian has immediate moved over to the left wingback role.
AC Milan 0-2 Inter Milan
69 mins: It’s almost as though Inter Milan have gone to sleep. They seem happy with their two goal lead and are dropping deep in an attempt to keep AC Milan quiet.
It’s having an adverse effect as Milan growing more confident in the game,
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