Goals: Juventus – Internazionale – Played on 04/04/ 2023

Introduction:

In the first leg of the Italian Cup semi-final, Inter Milan and Juventus played to a 1-1 draw at Allianz Stadium. Juan Cuadrado scored for Juventus in the 83rd minute, while Romelu Lukaku equalized for Inter in the 90th + 4th minute.

Dominant Start by Di Maria and Dzeko:

The match started with a dangerous shot from Di Maria in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to touch it with his fingertips, turning it into a corner. Dzeko also had a free kick opportunity, but his shot was easily caught by the goalkeeper in the 24th minute.

Promising Opportunity for Inter in the 33rd Minute:

In the 33rd minute, Inter had a promising opportunity to score the first goal of the match. Darmian’s cross was found by Dzeko, who passed it to Mkhitaryan, and then to Brozovic. However, Perrin made a great save with his foot to block Brozovic’s shot.

Near Miss for Inter in the 44th Minute:

Inter had another chance to score in the 44th minute when Demarco received a through ball inside the area. He fired a powerful shot, but Danilo made an excellent intervention to turn it away for a corner and prevent a goal.

Cuadrado and Lukaku Score Late Goals:

It was not until the 83rd minute that Juventus broke the deadlock with Cuadrado’s goal. However, Inter responded in injury time, with Lukaku equalizing in the 90th + 4th minute to secure a 1-1 draw for his team.

Inter and Juventus Draw 1-1 in Italian Cup Semi-Final First Leg

Inter and Juventus clashed in the Italian Cup semi-final first leg at Allianz Stadium. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Juan Cuadrado scoring for Juventus in the 83rd minute and Romelu Lukaku equalizing for Inter in the 90th + 4th minute. The second leg is scheduled to take place at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in April.

First Half:

In the opening minutes, Di Maria of Juventus had a promising opportunity with a powerful shot that was touched by the goalkeeper and turned into a corner. Dzeko of Inter had a free kick in front of the area, but his shot was easily caught by Perrin, the Juventus goalkeeper. In the 33rd minute, Inter had a close chance to score when Brozovic’s ground shot was blocked by Perrin’s foot after a series of passes. Just before half-time, Demarco’s powerful ground shot was intercepted by Danilo, preventing a goal.

Second Half:

Vlahovic of Juventus threatened Inter’s goal with a dangerous header that went over the crossbar. Juventus pressed for a goal and Kostic fired a powerful shot that went over the crossbar. Mkhitaryan of Inter wasted a chance to advance after a series of passes, shooting near the left post of Juventus. Both teams made substitutions, with Chiesa and Meriti coming on for Juventus, and Lukaku and Gossens replacing Dzeko and Dimarco for Inter. The most dangerous chance of the match came from Milik of Juventus, whose touch narrowly missed the goal after Cuadrado’s powerful shot.

In a heated match between Juventus and Inter, Juan Cuadrado scored the opening goal in the 83rd minute after a cross by Rabiot from the left. Lukaku came close to equalizing in the last minute of regular time, but Gatti’s defensive interception denied him. The referee awarded a penalty kick in favor of Inter in the last minute of injury time, which Lukaku successfully converted to level the score. However, Lukaku’s celebration in front of Juventus fans led to a red card, and the match ended in a draw (1-1), with the decision postponed to the second leg.

Cuadrado’s goal puts Juventus ahead

In the 83rd minute, Juan Cuadrado finds the net for Juventus, capitalizing on a cross from Rabiot from the left. The ball passes in front of everyone and Cuadrado, completely free of control, penetrates and scores as Handanovic exits his goal.

Transition: Meanwhile, Lukaku comes close to equalizing for Inter.

Lukaku’s near miss and Gatti’s defensive interception

In the last minute of regular time, Lukaku almost equalizes for Inter after Dumfries’ cross sets him up. However, Gatti makes a distinctive defensive interception, keeping the ball away from Juventus’ goal.

The referee awards a penalty kick to Inter in injury time.

Lukaku’s successful penalty, but receives red card
In the last minute of injury time (90 + 3), the referee awards a penalty kick to Inter after a handball by defender Bremer. Lukaku steps up and successfully converts the penalty to level the score. However, his celebration in front of Juventus fans leads to a second yellow card and a subsequent red card, leaving Inter with 10 players.