AC Milan and Juventus drew 1-1
in an Italian Cup semi-final first leg at the San Siro Thursday
night.
Croatia forward Ante Rebic put the Rossoneri in front on the
61st minute and Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo scored a
penalty for the Bianconeri in injury time.
Milan coach Stefano Pioli said his team had been "damaged" by
the penalty.
Juve coach Maurizio Sarri said the penalty shout had been
"glaring".
Milan's French leftback Theo Hernandez was sent off in the
72nd minute.
The second leg is at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on March 4.
The winner will meet either Napoli or Inter.
Napoli beat Inter Milan 1-0 in the first leg of their Italian
Cup semi-final at the San Siro on Wednesday night.
The goal came from Fabian Ruiz.
The left-footed Spain central midfielder struck in the 57th
minute.
The return is at the San Paolo on March 5.
Napoli boss Rino Gattuso said "there's not too much to smile
about, we have to keep pedalling".
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