Match report
Inter Defeats Como 3-2 in Thrilling Coppa Italia Clash
Inter
3–2
FT
Como
Apr 21, 2026
Inter staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Como 3-2 in the Coppa Italia, turning the tide after going down by two goals. Hakan Calhanoglu netted a brace for Inter, while P. Sucic added the equalizer late in the game. Como took an early lead with goals from M. Baturina and L. Da Cunha, but Inter's resilience and clinical finishing secured their progress in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Inter 3-2 Como
- • Goals: M. Baturina (32'), L. Da Cunha (48') for Como
- • Goals: H. Calhanoglu (69', 86'), P. Sucic (89') for Inter
- • Key substitutions: F. Dimarco and P. Zielinski replaced by A. Diouf and P. Sucic respectively at the 60-minute mark for Inter
- • Yellow card: M. Perrone (Como) for tripping in the 90th minute
Lineups
Inter
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 13 Josep Martínez (G)
- 25 Manuel Akanji (D)
- 15 Francesco Acerbi (D)
- 30 Carlos Augusto (D)
- 11 Luís Henrique (M)
- 23 Nicolo Barella (M)
- 20 Hakan Calhanoglu (M)
- 7 Piotr Zielinski (M)
- 32 Federico Dimarco (M)
- 9 Marcus Thuram (F)
- 14 Ange-Yoan Bonny (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Andy Diouf
- 8 Petar Sučić
- 12 Raffaele Di Gennaro
- 1 Yann Sommer
- 51 Christos Alexiou
- 31 Yann Bisseck
- 36 Matteo Darmian
- 16 Davide Frattesi
- 2 Denzel Dumfries
- 22 Henrikh Mkhitaryan
- 48 Mattia Mosconi
- 94 Francesco Pio Esposito
Como
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Jean Butez (G)
- 14 Jacobo Ramón (D)
- 34 Diego Carlos (D)
- 2 Marc Kempf (D)
- 77 Ignace Van der Brempt (M)
- 33 Lucas Da Cunha (M)
- 23 Máximo Perrone (M)
- 3 Álex Valle (M)
- 10 Nico Paz (F)
- 20 Martin Baturina (F)
- 11 Anastasios Douvikas (F)
Substitutes
- 6 Maxence Caqueret
- 38 Assane Diao
- 44 Nikola Čavlina
- 22 Mauro Vigorito
- 21 Noel Törnqvist
- 56 Cristiano De Paoli
- 18 Alberto Moreno
- 5 Edoardo Goldaniga
- 28 Ivan Smolčić
- 17 Jesús Rodriguez
- 15 Adrian Lahdo
- 58 Samuele Pisati
- 19 Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn
- 7 Alvaro Morata
Timeline
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32' Como Goal · Normal GoalM. Baturina · Assist: Ignace Van der Brempt -
48' Como Goal · Normal GoalL. Da Cunha · Assist: Nico Paz -
60' Inter subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Dimarco · On: A. Diouf -
60' Inter subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Zielinski · On: P. Sucic -
69' Inter Goal · Normal GoalH. Calhanoglu · Assist: P. Sucic -
70' Como subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Douvikas · On: A. Diao -
70' Como subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Da Cunha · On: M. Caqueret -
74' Inter subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Bonny · On: F. Esposito -
74' Inter subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Acerbi · On: Yann Bisseck -
80' Como subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Baturina · On: Jesús Rodríguez -
80' Como subst · Substitution 4Off: Ignace Van der Brempt · On: Ivan Smolčić -
84' Inter subst · Substitution 5Off: Luis Henrique · On: D. Dumfries -
86' Inter Goal · Normal GoalH. Calhanoglu · Assist: P. Sucic -
89' Inter Goal · Normal GoalP. Sucic · Assist: H. Calhanoglu -
90'+4 Como Card · Yellow CardM. PerroneTripping
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90' Como subst · Substitution 5Off: Diego Carlos · On: A. Morata
Match Stats
| Stat | Inter | Como |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 85% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 13 |
| Corners | 9 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 590 | 362 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 530 | 309 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Inter's introduction of A. Diouf and P. Sucic at the 60-minute mark sparked a resurgence in their attack, leading to the first goal by H. Calhanoglu in the 69th minute.
- ▸ The game turned decisively in Inter's favor as H. Calhanoglu scored a brace, the second coming in the 86th minute, followed by P. Sucic's equalizer in the 89th minute, ensuring Inter's comeback victory.