Inter Milan edges out Monza with late winner
Inter Milan secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Monza at the U-Power Stadium. The match, which was the fourth round of the Serie A, was characterized by intensity and determination from both sides.
The “nerazzurri” dominated possession (60%), but struggled to find the back of the net. The first half saw both teams cancel each other out in midfield. Inter had several opportunities, but their shots didn’t find the target.
In the second half, the game opened up and both teams created more chances. Inter had to make several substitutions to find the winning goal, while Monza defended with order and looked to catch them on the counter.
The winning goal for Inter finally arrived in the 88th minute through a Dumfries finish, following a pass from Carlos Augusto. Monza reacted to the goal but were unable to equalize.
With this victory, Inter have secured their third win in Serie A and sit in second place on the table. Monza, on the other hand, remain winless in the championship and are stuck in the lower reaches of the table.
Match statistics:
Monza: 40% possession, 4 shots (2 on target, 1 off target), 1 corner, 11 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards
Inter: 60% possession, 16 shots (2 on target, 10 off target), 8 corners, 19 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards
Match events:
* Minute 56: Inter makes three substitutions.
* Minute 62: Dumfries (Inter) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 62: Monza makes a substitution.
* Minute 72: Monza makes a substitution.
* Minute 74: Inter makes two substitutions.
* Minute 81: Mota (Monza) scores the opening goal, assisted by Izzo.
* Minute 86: Mota (Monza) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 88: Dumfries (Inter) scores the winning goal, assisted by Carlos Augusto.
* Minute 90: Pavard (Inter) receives a yellow card.
Substitutions inter: at minute 56 D. Dumfries came in and M. Darmian went out., at minute 56 P. Zielinski came in and H. Mkhitaryan went out., at minute 56 M. Taremi came in and L. Martinez went out., at minute 74 M. Arnautovic came in and M. Thuram went out., at minute 74 J. Correa came in and K. Asllani went out.
Substitutions monza: at minute 62 D. Mota came in and G. Caprari went out., at minute 72 A. Bianco came in and D. Maldini went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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