AC Milan draw 0-0 at Lazio in Italian Cup semifinal

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Lazio and AC Milan played out a turgid 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Italian Cup semi-final as both sides failed to create any clear-cut chances at the Olympic stadium in Rome on Tuesday.

Lazio dominated the first half but had little to show for their possession, with the best opportunity falling to striker Ciro Immobile who fired wide from 14 meters after the visiting defense failed to clear their ranks.

Milan keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma easily smothered Sergej Milinkovic Savic's long-range shot in the 66th minute before a late offside flag infuriated Milan's players although Immobile only hit the woodwork.

Milan packed their defense throughout the contest and held on comfortably in the closing stages as Lazio finally threw men forward in a bid to break the deadlock.

Fabio Borini (L) and Romulo (R) during the Italian Cup football match between Lazio and AC Milan at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, February 26, 2019. /VCG Photo

With the return set for April 24, last season's runners-up Milan stayed on course for their first major trophy since the 2010-2011 season when they lifted the Serie A title.

Meanwhile, Fiorentina are at home to Atalanta in the first leg of the second semi-final on Wednesday.

Source(s): Reuters