AC Milan 0-0 Inter Milan: Rivals cannot be separated in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final as Edin Dzeko misses the best chance to give Simone Inzaghi's side the lead at the San Siro
- AC Milan and Inter Milan could not be separated at the San Siro on Tuesday night
- The rivals played out a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final
- Inter striker Edin Dzeko saw his header cleared off the line by Alessio Romagnoli
AC Milan failed to take advantage of several chances as they played out a 0-0 draw with neighbours Inter Milan in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final at San Siro on Tuesday.
The Rossoneri began brightly and pinned back the Italian champions almost from the start of the derby, but in the end had nothing to show for it.
AC Milan had an excellent early chance in the ninth minute as they applied a strong press, allowing Alexis Saelemaekers to steal away possession and fire in a shot that Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic punched away.
![AC Milan and Inter Milan could not be separated in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/01/21/54824855-10566285-image-a-1_1646171956996.jpg)
AC Milan and Inter Milan could not be separated in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final
![Neither side could take an advantage from the first leg with chances few and far between](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/01/21/54824861-10566285-image-a-2_1646171961205.jpg)
Neither side could take an advantage from the first leg with chances few and far between
Almost straight after, Theo Hernandez broke through the middle, playing a one-two with fellow France international Olivier Giroud before hitting a low shot that clipped the outside of the post.
While veteran striker Edin Dzeko looked threatening for Inter whenever he was in possession, there were more clear-cut chances for their city rivals as Rafael Leao was off target with a chance midway through the first half and Rade Krunic had his 38th-minute shot blocked.
Milan made more opportunities after the restart with Rafael Leao's angled shot forcing a fine one-handed stop from the Inter goalkeeper and Krunic had another close-range chance blocked.
A triple change by manager Stefano Pioli kept up the pressure but Milan were guilty of over elaborating and making poor decisions when they had the Inter defence stretched.
Inter host the return leg on April 20 with the winner to meet either Fiorentina or Juventus in the final. Fiorentina host Juventus in the first leg of their semi-final on Wednesday.
![Both teams gathered in front of the word peace amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/01/21/54823979-10566285-image-a-2_1646170750193.jpg)
Both teams gathered in front of the word peace amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine
![Edin Dzeko is challenged by AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori during the early stages of the game](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/01/21/54823989-10566285-image-a-4_1646170759263.jpg)
Edin Dzeko is challenged by AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori during the early stages of the game
![AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud is shoved to the ground by Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/01/21/54823975-10566285-image-a-1_1646170747302.jpg)
AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud is shoved to the ground by Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar
![Ismael Bennacer closes down Inter's Hakan Calhanoglu as he looks to break down his old team](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/01/21/54823983-10566285-image-a-3_1646170755138.jpg)
Ismael Bennacer closes down Inter's Hakan Calhanoglu as he looks to break down his old team
![Denzel Dumfries challenges for the ball with AC Milan's Theo Hernandez down the right flank](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/01/21/54823987-10566285-image-a-5_1646170762595.jpg)
Denzel Dumfries challenges for the ball with AC Milan's Theo Hernandez down the right flank
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