Inter produced another breathtaking comeback at San Siro, overturning a 2-0 halftime deficit to beat Como 3-2 (3-2 agg) and reach the Coppa Italia final thanks to a Hakan Calhanoglu brace and a late Petar Sucic winner. The result underlines Inter’s resilience and keeps them on course for silverware ahead of a May 13 final against either Atalanta or Lazio.
Inter 3-2 Como — Coppa Italia semi-final: Calhanoglu brace and Sucic strike complete dramatic turnaround
Match summary
Inter recovered from a poor first-half showing to overturn a 2-0 deficit and win 3-2 at San Siro, progressing 3-2 on aggregate to the Coppa Italia final. Martin Baturina opened for Como before Lucas Da Cunha doubled their lead early in the second half. Hakan Calhanoglu pulled one back midway through the second period and equalised with a rare header; Petar Sucic’s quick combination with Calhanoglu produced the decisive third goal late on.
Key moments
Ignace van der Brempt’s run and cut-back created the opener, allowing Baturina to sweep home from close range. Como doubled shortly after halftime when Da Cunha finished clinically on the break.
Josep Martinez produced several crucial saves for Inter, but the game shifted when Petar Sucic teed up Calhanoglu for a deflected strike to make it 2-1. Calhanoglu then rose to head home from Sucic’s cross, and a rapid throw-in sequence saw Sucic return the favour, curling in the winner.
Tactical overview
Como executed an effective counter-attacking plan early, exploiting space on the flanks and set-piece delivery to pressure Inter. Inter’s initial shape left gaps between midfield and defence, allowing Como to transition quickly.
The switch came through greater urgency in midfield and fuller-bodied forward runs from Calhanoglu and Sucic, whose chemistry proved decisive. Inter’s late-game control — more purposeful pressing and quicker link-up play — exposed Como’s fatigue and forced the error that led to the winner.
Player performance and impact
Hakan Calhanoglu was the catalyst, demonstrating both composure from distance and aerial awareness to engineer the comeback. Petar Sucic provided the decisive moment, combining intelligently and finishing with confidence under pressure.
Josep Martinez kept Inter alive with key saves, while Martin Baturina and Lucas Da Cunha deserved credit for clinical finishing that put Como in pole position. Defensively, Inter’s centre-backs were guilty of slack moments early but tightened up when it mattered.
What this means for Inter
This win reinforces Inter’s identity as a team that fights until the end — a psychological edge heading into the final. Securing a place in the Coppa Italia final preserves silverware hopes and buys momentum that could influence domestic form.
However, the manner of the first-half display raises questions about concentration and game management that manager and players must address before the final.
Looking ahead
Inter will prepare for the Coppa Italia final on May 13, awaiting either Atalanta or Lazio. The side must balance celebration with pragmatic fixes: shore up the early defensive vulnerabilities, maintain physical freshness, and ensure key players are available and fit for the decisive fixtures ahead.
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For Como, the performance — and the two-goal lead at San Siro — is a testament to progress and will serve as a platform to build on despite the heartbreak.
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