"After conceding four to Inter in their last meeting, Fabregas would be delighted to hold Cristian Chivu's side to just 0.06 expected goals (xG) from three off-target shots this time around. However, Como were unable to capitalise on their 0.9 xG from five attempts, with Valle's miss accounting for 0.73 of that total."
"Matteo Darmian's cross struck the near post just 13 seconds into the second half, but in the 48th minute, Valle somehow failed to hit the target from within the six-yard box following Ivan Smolcic's low cross. Neither side pushed for victory in the closing stages at the risk of losing the first leg."
"Maxence Caqueret was one of the better performers, dictating the play in the Como midfield. He completed 51 of his 56 passes, including the most in the final third of any player (12), while he also won a match-high seven duels and won possession four times."
Como held Inter to a goalless draw in their Coppa Italia semi-final first leg at home, though they dominated chances and created more clear-cut opportunities. Mergim Vojvoda had two first-half chances, with one blocked and another curling wide, while Nico Paz forced a save from Josep Martinez. Alex Valle squandered the most glaring opportunity in the 48th minute, failing to score from inside the six-yard box. Inter managed only 0.06 expected goals from three off-target shots, while Como accumulated 0.9 xG from five attempts. Both teams adopted cautious approaches late in the match, setting up an open second leg in Milan.
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