Inter aren't having much success trying to chase down an away goal, with the tempo slowing drastically as time winds down in Turin. The match, and likely the tie, are just about settled.
90' +1
There will be five minutes of stoppage time added on, so still a glimmer of hope for Inter to try and take something from the match.
90'
S. Padoin enters the game and replaces J. Cuadrado.
Cuadrado goes off to a fully deserved standing ovation from the Juventus faithful as he's replaced by Simone Padoin for the final minutes.
89'
G. Kondogbia gets yellow.
Sheer frustration from Kondogbia who doesn't get the call at one end, and thus comes back with a cynical trip on Chiellini near the halfway line. That will see him into the referee's book.
87'
Inter are desperate to try and find a late goal - something, anything to take with them back to the San Siro. Icardi and Jovetic aren't working off each other effectively, however, which has really plagued the visitors in attack.
85'
Barring a remarkable turnaround, or any unforeseen late drama, Juventus have this tie done and dusted. They will take a commanding lead with them to the San Siro where they will more than likely book their place in the Coppa Italia final for a second season running.
83'
Alex Sandro enters the game and replaces P. Evra.
P. Dybala has scored a goal for Juventus! Assist by K. Asamoah.
Nice vision from Asamoah to pick out the Argentine in the buildup.
Alex Sandro replaces Evra for the final seven minutes.
HE CAN'T STOP SCORING! Paulo Dybala has proven himself as quite the reliable goal source, and he puts the game to bed with a wonderfully taken first-time finish from the top of the area - though Handanovic could have done better to keep it out.
82'
STAT: Juventus are unbeaten in their last six competitive matches against Inter (W3, D3). They last lost to the Nerazzurri in November 2012, 3-1 in Turin.
80'
Juan Jesus enters the game and replaces A. Ljajić.
Realising a third Juventus goal would effectively end the tie, Mancini has brought on Juan Jesus to fill the void at the back, with Ljajic giving way.
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79'
OFF THE BAR! Morata comes that close to completing his hat-trick, getting on the end of Pogba's remarkable ball in from the right. The striker's first-time redirection beats Handanovic, but smacks off the top of the bar and behind!
77'
M. Icardi enters the game and replaces J. Biabiany.
P. Dybala enters the game and replaces M. Mandžukić.
Needing a goal of their own, Inter bring on their top scorer as well in the form of Mauro Icardi, which sees Biabiany's night come to an end.
Juventus want to put this to bed so on comes their leading scorer Paulo Dybala. Mandzukic gives way.
76'
PENALTY APPEALS DENIED! Similar to the shout Juventus had in the first half, Jovetic cries out as his shot is blocked by Caceres from in close by what he felt was a handball. It did strike his arm eventually, but only slightly after coming off his chest. The assistant referee had a great look and did well to not give the decision.
74'
STAT: Juventus are attempting to become the first club to reach back-to-back Coppa Italia finals since Inter did so in 2010 and 2011. The Bianconeri last played in successive finals in 1959 and 1960.
72'
CLOSE! Pogba takes the ensuing free-kick and tries to power the ball in at the near corner, but it takes enough of a deflection off the wall to send the strike behind for a corner. Juventus can smell blood.
70'
J. Murillo gets a second yellow card and is sent off.
MURILLO IS OFF! Cuadrado, who has been the best player on the pitch tonight, puts the final nail in Inter's coffin as he drives forward into attack with great pace and strength, forcing Murillo into a challenge to prevent the forward from getting through on goal. The defender can have little doubt about this one, as he's shown his second yellow card.
68'
Inter are desperate to try and produce a response, but they're struggling a great deal to carve out a chance from open play. They will find it tough to turn this two-goal deficit around in the return leg, and you wouldn't fancy their chances unless they can somehow find an away goal in these final 20 minutes.
66'
Near immediate response! Murillo rises to meet a free-kick, flicking a decent header at goal from right around the penalty spot. It's destined to go in at the far post, but Neto flies through the air to keep it out.
64'
M. Brozović enters the game and replaces Felipe Melo.
Marcelo Brozovic will hope to provide a bit more creativity in midfield, with Melo withdrawn seconds after gifting Juventus their second.
63'
Álvaro Morata has scored a goal for Juventus!
MORATA HAS DONE IT AGAIN! Nearly four months without a goal, and now he has two in less than 30 minutes! Cuadrado leads the attack before finding Evra. The left-back's cross bounces kindly to Morata off of Melo, and the striker makes no mistake, knocking a finish into the top corner.
60'
STAT: Juventus have won 13 consecutive matches in domestic competition, since a 1-0 defeat to Sassuolo at the end of October. They’ve kept eight clean sheets over that span.
58'
Inter need to make this pressure count. Despite all their possession, Jovetic has hardly had much of a touch on the ball and he definitely has not had a clean sight at goal. Juventus are content with letting the visitors patiently work the ball around the perimeter.
56'
This is a much better spell from Inter in attack, sending their full-backs forward as well to provide a bit of width. This is the first time all match Juventus find themselves pinned in defence, and they're struggling to win the ball back.
54'
Inter are starting to commit a few more bodies forward in search of an equaliser. It's all looking pretty from them in the buildup, but the end product has been sorely lacking. They need a bit more creativity from their midfielders.
52'
Medel needs to calm himself! Chiellini and Melo collide innocently in the area, with the Juventus defender getting the brunt of the coming together. He remains down with Inter applying the pressure, and the referee is forced to bring play to a halt, much to the dismay of the visitors.
50'
STAT: The last meeting between these two teams in the Coppa Italia came in January 2010 at the San Siro. Mario Balotelli’s 90th minute strike turned around a half-time deficit and secured a 2-1 win for the Nerazzurri, who went on to win the competition that year.
48'
Wonderful start from Juventus to this second half as they get right away on the front foot looking for a second goal that would make things a whole lot more comfortable for them before the return leg in Milan. Again, Cuadrado is at the heart of attack, picking out a few teasing passes before seeing a shot of his own turned aside.
46'
Back underway at the Juventus Stadium!
45' +2
HALF TIME: JUVENTUS 1-0 INTER.
45' +1
Miranda gets yellow.
Miranda is beaten for pace by Miranda, but recovers well and makes what looked like a nice, clean challenge. The referee didn't see it as such and shows the defender a yellow, meaning both Inter centre-backs are playing with a booking now.
45'
There will be two minutes added on at the end of this first half.
44'
Inter are trying to slow the play and get this game into the break. This could well be a sign of what we can expect in the second half, as the next goal could prove detrimental to the team which concedes it.
42'
Every time Juventus get forward it seems that either Cuadrado or Marchisio are involved, if not both. The two link up here with a nice bit of movement and passing to present the midfielder with a shooting chance atop the area. His final effort was always rising, however.
40'
STAT: Inter have kept a clean sheet in five of their last seven matches away from home, across all competitions (W5, D1, L1). The won every game in which they didn’t concede, failing to record victories in the two they did.
38'
These things always seem to have a way of working themselves out. Juventus were denied a clear penalty early on when Medel handled the ball in the area, and though they were made to wait, the call finally came their way. That was senseless from Murillo, who should have known after the missed call earlier, the referee would be looking for a way to make it up.
36'
Penalty goal scored by Álvaro Morata for Juventus!
SMASHED HOME! What an emphatic penalty from Alvaro Morata who sends it crashing into the top corner! Handanovic guessed right, but he was never going to get a hand to that! And the Spaniard's goal drought comes to an end.
34'
J. Murillo gets yellow.
PENALTY TO JUVENTUS! The Bianconeri get their spot-kick after all! Cuadrado produces a fine first touch to get on the end of a ball over the top and sprint into the area before being taken to ground by Murillo. No question about this one.
33'
Juventus are trying to assert themselves in midfield, but Inter have done an excellent job to combat it. Mancini named a very physical midfield trio, which elicited a few questions pre-match, but you can see how it has paid off throughout the first half thus far.
31'
The tempo has slowed a great deal over the last five or so minutes, with the stoppages starting to pile up. The constant fouls and injuries have prevented the game from flowing properly, and it's really hurt the aesthetics of the match.
29'
Bonucci clatters into Jovetic in the air, sending the Inter striker hard to the ground. Chiellini puts the ball into touch as he remains down. Play resumes after 30 seconds and then comes to a halt moments later with Medel going down after appearing to over-extend himself.
27'
STAT: Juventus have won eight consecutive home matches in domestic competition, keeping five clean sheets. They’ve outscored their opponents 19-3 during this run.
25'
Melo and Biabiany converge violently to take Evra to ground, awarding Juventus a free-kick along the left flank with a chance to whip a ball into the danger area. Cuadrado can't produce the desired result with his delivery, however, as the chance goes begging.
23'
Terrible defending from D'Ambrosio! It all starts with a determined bit of play on the right from Mandzukic who hustles to win a ball near the corner flag from Nagatomo before sending a cross into the area. There's no teammate there to attack it, but some nonchalant play from D'Ambrosio invites Morata in to dispossess the right-back and win Juventus a corner.
21'
INCHES AWAY! Spectacular running from Cuadrado through midfield, as he darts into attack with real intent. He navigates his way past one defender before driving a strike at goal, that may have even nicked the outside of the post before going behind for a goal kick.
19'
The challenges are flying in now! Bonucci is the latest to commit a foul with a late, hard lunge into the feet of Ljajic. Tensions are quickly rising and the referee needs to ensure he doesn't let the game get away from him. The missed penalty decision has really hurt his cause.
18'
L. Bonucci gets yellow.
Yellow card Leonardo Bonucci
17'
STAT: Inter’s 2-0 victory over Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo last round ended a run of four successive defeats for the Nerazzurri away from home in the Coppa Italia, in which they scored just one goal.
15'
The hosts are growing a bit frustrated following the missed penalty decision. A couple of free-kicks have gone against them since in midfield, though they were much clearer decisions, but have done nothing to help calm the Bianconeri players and fans alike. This is shaping up to be a feisty encounter.
13'
THE REFEREE HAS MISSED ONE! Big shouts for a penalty as Cuadrado's free-kick is sent towards goal, before the clearly outstretched arm of Medel sends it behind for a corner. Juventus players are in disbelief as the referee fails to spot it, and will have to settle for the corner!
11'
He had the right idea! Melo latches onto a pass in a surprisingly large pocket of space in the centre, 25 yards out from goal. He opts to take the space and have a shot at goal, which he strikes well, but lacks the desired accuracy as it's sent straight into the waiting arms of Neto.
9'
Since play resumed following Cuadrado's injury, it is Inter who have enjoyed the majority of possession. The visitors are taking a much more patient approach on the ball, however, far more content on passing it around at the back and waiting for their opportunity to break.
7'
STAT: Inter and Juventus boast the first and second defence in the Serie A this season. The Nerazzuri have conceded 14, with the Bianconeri allowing 15. Allegri’s side have scored 12 more goals, however.
5'
Juventus have started the match positively, enjoying the bulk of possession and dictating the tempo. Play comes to an abrupt halt, however, after a coming together sees Cuadrado hit the deck in pain. The medical staff comes out to take a look, but he appears alright to continue.
3'
LOOK AT THAT PACE! Exquisite interplay from the hosts to break into attack, with Asamoah played through into the area. Biabiany's pace is on full display, however, as he tracks back brilliantly before sliding in with a crucial block to turn the shot aside!
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Stakes are high in this match, which Juventus get underway!
Hello and welcome to live coverage of the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final between Juventus and Inter, from Turin. The Bianconeri are looking more like the near treble winning side from last season by the week. The last match they failed to win domestically was in October and with their opponents struggling, Massimiliano Allegri will like his side’s chances of reaching a second consecutive final.
Inter are slipping dangerously in the league. They trail Napoli by six points now, despite leading the table at Christmas. For Roberto Mancini’s side it really is a question of which Nerazzurri team will show up tonight – the one that capably disposed of Napoli in the quarters, or the one with just two points in their last three league matches? We should expect the Milan club to field a relatively strong team, as they set their sights on returning to the final for the first time since 2011.
Massimiliano Allegri has made five changes to his side following their victory over Roma on the weekend, though he has put out close to a full-strength team. Neto starts ahead of Gianluigi Buffon in goal, while Martin Caceres comes into defence with Andrea Barzagli handed a rest. Juan Cuadrado and Kwadwo Asamoah are handed the start in midfield at the expense of Stephan Lichtsteiner and Sami Khedira, while the weekend's hero Paulo Dybala drops to the bench to make room for Alvaro Morata.
Jeison Murillo, Felipe Melo and Adem Ljajic are the only three outfield players who keep their place in the starting lineup following their draw on the weekend, as Roberto Mancini rotates his squad as promised. Samir Handanovic keeps his place in goal, but the boss has awarded a high proportion of his team the chance to prove themselves in the midst of this dip in form.
Justice is served as Juventus lead at the interval through Alvaro Morata's penalty, which came after the hosts were denied a clear spot-kick earlier in the half. The Bianconeri are in control at the break with Inter lacking any real cutting edge - we'll see if they change their approach at all for the second half.
The Bianconeri have a foot in the final as Alvaro Morata's brace helps them comfortably see away the Nerazzurri, down to 10 men after Jeison Murillo's sending off. Paulo Dybala added a third, as the hosts take a big step towards defending their crown.
That's all for our live coverage from the Juventus Stadium. Good bye!
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