Inter and Milan Play Out 1-1 Draw in Italian Cup Semifinal First Leg Inter Milan’s hopes of securing a historic treble remain intact, while AC Milan’s aspirations of securing European football also stay alive after the city rivals played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Italian Cup semifinal at the San Siro on Wednesday. The match saw Milan take the lead early in the second half when forward Tammy Abraham found the net less than two minutes after the restart. Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi attempted to challenge Youssouf Fofana at the edge of the box, but the ball deflected into Abraham’s path. The English striker capitalized with a precise angled shot into the bottom left corner, reaffirming his reputation as a clutch performer in crucial matches. However, Inter responded in the 67th minute through former Milan midfielder Hakan Çalhanoglu. The Turkish international unleashed a powerful 20-yard strike that slipped past goalkeeper Mike Maignan, securing the equalizer and keeping Inter’s cup ambitions alive. The result leaves the tie finely poised ahead of the return leg, scheduled for April 23-24. Inter Chasing Treble, Milan Fighting for Europe Inter Milan is aiming to replicate the historic treble it last achieved in 2010 under José Mourinho. The Nerazzurri currently lead Serie A with a three-point advantage over second-placed Napoli and will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Tuesday. Meanwhile, AC Milan has struggled for consistency in recent weeks, managing just two wins in its last six Serie A matches. The Rossoneri have slipped to ninth place in the league standings, making the Italian Cup a crucial opportunity to secure a Europa League spot, which is granted to the tournament winner. The stage is now set for a high-stakes second leg, where both teams will battle for a place in the final and, for Milan, a potential European lifeline.