Inter Milan 4-3 Como – Turkey Playmaker Pulls All The Strings As Italy Veteran Flops Miserably | OneFootball

Inter Milan talisman Hakan Calhanoglu almost single-handedly eliminated Como from the Coppa Italia semi-finals last night. 

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Turkish midfielder emerged as the Nerazzurri savior in a crunch second-leg clash at San Siro.

Como seemed to be on the verge of reaching their first Coppa Italia since the mid 1980s when Lucas Da Cunha fired them 2-0 up at the start of the second half.

However, like two weeks ago at the Sinigaglia Stadium, Inter fought back from a 2-0 deficit to break Cesc Fabregas’ heart.

Despite the absence of star striker Lautaro Martinez, Cristian Chivu found a new hero.

Hakan Calhanoglu Emerges as Inter Milan Hero vs Como

When it looked like the game was a lost cause, Hakan Calhanoglu rifled home a mid-range shot to spark the comeback.

Furthermore, he scored his first header in Italian football to draw Inter level in the 86th minute.

Then, he set up Petar Sucic for a last-gasp winner, rounding off another outstanding performance.

Meanwhile, Andy Diouf brought energy and flair off the bench, injecting pace and determination on the right flank.

However, veteran center-back Francesco Acerbi failed to meet expectations, as his errors nearly cost the Nerazzurri dearly.