Hakan Calhanoglu pulled the strings at San Siro, taking Inter past Como 3-2 in the Coppa Italia semifinals. The midfielder scored twice, added an assist, and posted a 9.3 Sofascore Rating in a match where Inter had to come from behind after trailing 0-1 at halftime. It was a performance that mixed composure on the ball with clinical finishing.

With this result, Inter advance from the semifinals on aggregate. For Calhanoglu, it was a near-complete display that touched every part of the game, from tempo-setting passes to decisive final-third moments.

Involved in all three Inter goals

Calhanoglu had direct involvement in each Inter goal, finishing with 2 goals and 1 assist. He fired 6 shots, 4 of them on target, and also registered a key pass. The end product matched the eye test, capping a second half where Inter flipped the scoreline.

He was a constant option around the box, with two shots blocked on top of the four that tested the goalkeeper. When Inter needed end product, he supplied it.

A passing clinic across both halves

Inter’s play flowed through Calhanoglu’s boots. He completed 90 of 101 passes, good for 89% accuracy, and racked up a team-high 124 touches. In his own half he was flawless at 28 of 28, while in the opposition half he found teammates 62 times from 73 attempts.

It was measured and efficient: just three long balls attempted, plus three crosses, with steady progression through short and medium passing. This is the kind of metronome role Inter fans expect, and he delivered it at volume.

Carrying the ball and carrying Inter forward

Beyond passing, he advanced play with the ball at his feet. Calhanoglu made 47 carries for 361.5 meters, with 5 progressive carries adding 97.4 meters. His best single carry gained 22.8 meters, evidence of the space he created by stepping past the first line.

Those carries, paired with his passing map, kept Inter high and dangerous. When Como tried to settle, Calhanoglu moved the game up a gear.