The ultimate of the Coppa Italia stays goalless at half-time regardless of starting in frantic vogue as Milan hunt a home double whereas Bologna look to elevate first main trophy in additional than half a century.
Sergio Conceicao’s aspect have endured a tough season in Serie A, the place they at the moment occupy eighth spot, however the Rossoneri are chasing a second cup triumph this time period after profitable the Supercoppa Italiana.
The Rossoblu, in the meantime, might be seeking to cap off a formidable marketing campaign with what could be third Coppa Italia and their first since 1974.
In a raucous Stadio Olimpico, the 2 groups – who met simply 5 days earlier within the league, with Milan profitable 3-1 – spent little time getting reacquainted with each other.
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Inside 5 minutes, the returning Rafael Leao bamboozled the Bologna defence down the left earlier than crossing to Alex Jimenez, however the Milan ahead may solely ship his effort excessive over the objective.
Moments later, Bologna had their first actual probability courtesy of Santiago Castro. His flicked header from Juan Miranda’s curling cross examined the reflexes of Milan keeper Mike Maignan who saved effectively.
Then, shortly after, Luka Jovic, Milan’s hero within the semi-final, pounced on an error from Sam Beukema earlier than unleashing a volley that seemed destined for the again of the online.
However someway Lukasz Skorupski did sufficient to forestall the ball crossing the road, with Christian Pulisic failing to make contact on the follow-up.
From there, the tempo started to settle, as Bologna wrestled momentum of their favour and loved the lion’s share of possession.
Nonetheless, they by no means wanting significantly threatening, and so the tie remained goalless going into the break.
