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AC Milan have not achieved much this season — except when playing city rivals Inter.
Milan on Wednesday ruined Inter’s bid for a treble and advanced to the Coppa Italia final with a 3-0 derby win courtesy of two goals from Luka Jovic.
It was Milan’s third win over Inter this season, having also beaten the Nerazzurri in the Supercoppa Italiana final in January.
AC Milan’s Luka Jovic, left, and Theo Hernandez celebrate after Jovic scored during the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter at the San Siro in Milan, Italy, on Wednesday.
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“It was a very important game for us. As you know we are not that good in Serie A. We had to show the quality today. We had to show the character,” Jovic said. “And we showed it and we are going to Rome.”
If Milan can win another trophy, coach Sergio Conceicao might have a chance at keeping his job — despite the seven-time European champions sitting ninth in Serie A.
Winning the Coppa Italia — which carries a UEFA Europa League berth — could be Milan’s only route to continental play next season.
AC Milan’s Luka Jovic, center, scores during the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter at the San Siro in Milan, Italy, on Wednesday.
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Milan advanced on 4-1 aggregate following a 1-1 first leg.
Bologna and Empoli were to play the second leg of the other semi-final after press time last night.
The final is scheduled for May 14 in Rome.
