Inter - Milan - 5:1. Italian Championship, 4th round. Match review, statistics

On 16 September, one of the matches of the 4th round of the Italian Football Championship took place. Inter (Milan) and Milan (Italy) met.

Italian Championship, 4th round

Inter (Milan ) - Milan (Italy) - 5:1 ( 2:0)
Goals: Mkhitaryan (5), Tiram (38), Mkhitaryan (69), Çalhanoglu (79), Frattezi (90+3) - Leao (57).

Warnings: Malik Tio (24), Hernandez (61), Çalhanoglu (72), Frattesi (90+4).

Review of the match Inter - Milan:

In a much-anticipated Serie A match at the legendary Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Inter dominated Milan, ending the game with an impressive 5-1 victory. The match, played with great intensity and passion, showcased the skill and talent of both teams, but it was Inter who came away with a convincing victory. The first half started at a tense pace with both teams fighting for control of the game. Already in the 5th minute Henrikh Mkhitaryan struck the Inter goal, scoring the first goal and giving his team the lead. Milan tried to get back into the game, but they failed to create any real chances. However, the Rossoneri's hopes of a comeback victory were dashed when Inter increased their lead in the 38th minute with a goal from Marcus Thuram. At half-time, the score was 2-0 in Inter's favour and Milan had to overcome the odds. Milan made their first substitution at the start of the second half, with Christian Pulisic replacing Samuel Chukwueze in the 56th minute. This substitution seemed to breathe new life into the Rossoneri, and just a minute later Rafael Leao scored, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Milan's hopes of returning to winning ways were short-lived as Inter continued to dominate.

In the 69th minute, Mkhitaryan scored his second goal of the match, increasing Inter's lead to 3-1. In the 79th minute, Hakan Calhanoglu dotted the match with a penalty, making the score 4-1. In the final minutes of the match, both teams made a number of substitutions in an attempt to revitalise the squads and influence the result. In the final minutes of the match, Inter's Davide Frattesi scored a fantastic goal in the 90th minute to round off a great performance by the Nerazzurri. The final whistle heralded a convincing 5-1 victory for Inter in this crucial Serie A encounter. This victory not only secured Inter's lead in the Milan derby, but also moved them further up the standings. Throughout the match, Inter showed their attacking prowess and ability to get goals, while Milan, despite creating several promising chances, failed to score. The result will certainly leave a bitter taste in the mouths of Inter's players and fans, who will be looking to bounce back in the next match. Overall, this exciting encounter showcased all the excitement and drama that is inherent in one of the most iconic confrontations in Italian football. With both teams possessing talented squads, fans can expect more memorable fixtures between Inter and Milan in the future.

In the next round of fixtures, the following matches await the rivals: Empoli vs Inter and Milan vs Verona.

Statistics of the match Inter - Milan: