Football finally returned to the Apennine Peninsula. Italy became the third of the TOP 5 football countries in Europe (after Germany and Spain), which resumed the season interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Restart occurred in the return match of the 1/2 final of the Cup of the country, in which “Juventus” in the empty home arena took “Milan”.

The match did not give the fans scored goals. The game ended with the score 0-0, which allowed Cristiano Ronaldo and Co to reach the final of the tournament. The first meeting in Milan, which took place before the suspension of the season, ended in a draw 1: 1, so that the wards Maurizio Sarri went further due to the away goal rule.

Despite the lack of goals, it was hot in the match from the starting whistle. “Bianconeri” pressed “Milan” to their gates and over and over again created dangerous moments at the possessions of Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The best chance to score the first goal after quarantine was given to host star striker Cristiano Ronaldo. At the 15th minute, the Rossoneri defender Andrea Conti played a hand in his own penalty area - after using VAR, the referee appointed the penalty.

The Portuguese forward approached the mark, but hit the post with a powerful blow. Note that Donnarumma reacted on impact and was close to being able to hit Cristiano’s shot himself.

Before the wards of Stefano Pioli transferred the game to another side of the field, the forward of “red-black” Ante Rebic flew straight into the opponent’s chest, for which he received a direct red card.

Thus, from the 18th minute, guests had to play in a numerical minority.

The rest of the meeting was predictably left for Juventus, but failed to hit the opponent’s goal. However, to reach the final of the tournament and a goalless draw was enough.

Another finalist of the Italian Cup will be determined in the match “Napoli” - “Inter”, which will be held on June 13. Beginning of the meeting at 22:00. In the first part of the confrontation, “Parthenopeytsy” away were stronger (1: 0).