Despite a solid performance, the Nerazzurri were held to a 1\u20131 draw by Bologna after 90 minutes. Inter created plenty of chances, but were ultimately beaten by the Rossoblu in the penalty shoot-out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Thuram's early opener is cancelled out by Orsolini from the spot. During the penalty shootout, Bastoni, Barella and Bonny miss, as Bologna advance to the final against Napoli.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The match started in spectacular fashion, with Thuram\u2019s thunderbolt after just over a minute, only for Bologna to level in the 35th minute through Orsolini, converting a penalty awarded for a handball by Bisseck after a VAR review.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the second half, Inter came close to snatching the winner multiple times, with Ravaglia making excellent stops to deny Luis Henrique, Dimarco, and Lautaro, who came on after the break. At the death, Mart\u00ednez pulled off a superb save against Fabbian to keep the score at 1\u20131.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The penalty shootout, however, swung in Bologna\u2019s favour. After Lautaro scored, Inter missed three in a row \u2014 Bastoni and Bonny saw their efforts saved, while Barella fired over. Bologna faltered with Moro and Miranda, but Immobile found the net to send Italiano\u2019s side through to the final against Napoli.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After the final whistle, Henrikh Mkhitaryan commented on the match against Bologna and said, \u201cWe should have killed it off earlier; once it goes to penalties, it\u2019s a different story. The whole team played well up until the shoot-out. In the second half we dominated the game and created a lot, but if you don\u2019t take your chances, it costs you \u2013 that's football. We\u2019re sorry about that.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We have to work on closing matches out as early as possible, because when you create that much you should put it to bed, and we also have to believe we can win games even when we concede or go through difficult moments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After the final whistle, Henrikh Mkhitaryan commented on the match against Bologna and said, \u201cWe should have killed it off earlier; once it goes to penalties, it\u2019s a different story. The whole team played well up until the shoot-out. In the second half we dominated the game and created a lot, but if you don\u2019t take your chances, it costs you \u2013 that's football. We\u2019re sorry about that.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We have to forget this match, even though there\u2019s disappointment. Now we focus on Atalanta \u2013 different competition, and the importance of points to keep moving forward,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n