ROME (AFP) - Roma staged a thrilling comeback from two goals down to draw 2-2 at AC Milan in the Italian Cup semi-final first leg clash.

Watched by Ronaldo, who is expected to move from Real Madrid to Milan on Monday, the home side took the lead after just four minutes at a sparsely-attended San Siro tie.

Ricardo Oliveira was the man on target converting a pass from Massimo Ambrosini.

Kaka set up the second goal when he released Marek Jankulovski whose cross was tapped home in typical fashion by ´Pippo´ Inzaghi to make it 2-0.

Roma pulled one back in the 29th minute when Simone Perrotta scored from close range before David Pizarro made it 2-2 six minutes before halftime when his long range shot evaded Dida in the Milan goal.

The second leg takes place next Wednesday in Rome with the winner facing either Inter or Sampdoria in the final.

Holders Inter took a 3-0 lead after their first leg clash on Wednesday.