Despite the opening of Tammy Abraham's score as soon as the locker room returns, the Rossoneri failed to keep their advantage on the display board and saw their rival return to the score thanks to a sublime goal from Hakan Calhanoglu.
The two teams will have to decide on during the second round on April 23 for a place in the final against Bologna or Empoli.
A first mixed act, a second lively period
Milanese derbies are often very disputed, undecided but above all tactical for several seasons. From the start of the meeting, the two teams will respect their game plan to the letter and neutralize themselves overall.
It is during the second act that the 22 actors will start to let go of the horses to make the difference in the opposing camp. As soon as the locker room returns, it is the men of Sergio Conceiçao who will strike first.
Tammy Abraham is played out of the defense in the surface before concluding from a crossed shot from the right to the ground which perfectly deceives Josep Martinez (1-0, 47th).
Despite some situations to kill the meeting, the Rossoneri will not succeed in completing their opponents in this part. Results The Nerazzurri will return to the game. A few minutes after the hour of play, Hakan Calhanoglu will send a heavy strike to the ground to equalize (1-1, 66th).
An equalization that will restore confidence to the players of Simone Inzaghi who will obtain other frank situations but without being effective in the last gesture. The second round on April 23 is likely to be exciting and indecisive.
