Inter’s pursuit of a Serie A-Coppa Italia double is still alive after the Serie A leaders on Tuesday came back from two goals down for a decisive 3-2 win over Como 1907 in the second leg of their Cup semi-final.
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.
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Atalanta BC were to host SS Lazio in the other semi-final after press time last night after a 2-2 draw in the first leg.
The final is scheduled for May 13.
Meanwhile, Inter could clinch the Serie A title as soon as this weekend.
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The last time Inter claimed both titles was when they earned a treble under Jose Mourinho in 2010 that also included the UEFA Champions League trophy.
Inter’s first-year coach Cristian Chivu played on the 2010 team.
Calhanoglu started the comeback with a long, powerful shot and then equalized with a header in the 86th minute. Three minutes later, Sucic traded passes with Calhanoglu and scored amid a crowded area.
Inter won the most recent of their nine Coppa Italia titles in 2023.
Inter also came back from two goals down for a 4-3 victory at Como in Serie A last week.
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