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Inter beats Bologna

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Thursday, January 17, 2013

MILAN - Inter Milan squandered a two-goal lead but then scored in the last minute of extra time for a 3-2 win over Bologna yesterday to reach the Italian Cup semifinals.

Defender Andrea Ranocchia scored the winner in the 120th minute on a rainy night at the San Siro with a header from a corner after Bologna goalkeeper Federico Agliardi had fallen over.

Colombia playmaker Fredy Guarin had put Inter ahead in the 34th and substitute Rodrigo Palacio doubled the lead in the 77th — with both goals coming from beyond the area — before Bologna struck back with two late goals.

Italy international Alessandro Diamanti curved a free kick around Inter's wall and in off the crossbar in the 80th, and Manolo Gabbiadini equalised with a volley from close range in the 84th.

Inter will next face Fiorentina or Roma, who play Wednesday. Serie A leader Juventus and second-place Lazio already advanced in the other half of the draw.