In a thrilling match on Matchday 4 of Serie A, Inter Milan defeated Sassuolo 2-1 at the iconic San Siro stadium. The victory was a hard-fought one, as Sassuolo pushed hard, threatening to dampen the home team’s celebrations. Goals for Inter were scored by Federico Dimarco in the 13th minute and an own goal by Tarik Muharemovic in the 80th minute. Meanwhile, Walid Cheddira found the net for Sassuolo in the 83rd minute, creating a tense finish to the match.
Cheddira’s goal was a highlight of the evening, showcasing his striking talent as he concluded a well-worked move with a precise shot following a superb cross from Domenico Berardi.
Defender Carlos Augusto shone as the standout player of the match, contributing both offensively and defensively, while Dimarco’s solid defensive presence was key for Inter, who also noted his scoring contribution.
For this match, Inter’s manager, Cristian Chivu, opted for a tactical setup of 5-3-2, featuring Josep Martínez in goal; Denzel Dumfries, Manuel Akanji, Francesco Acerbi, Carlos Augusto, and Federico Dimarco in defense; Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoglu, and Petar Sucic in midfield; and Marcus Thuram alongside Francesco Pio Esposito upfront.
On the other side, Fabio Grosso set up Sassuolo in a 4-3-3 formation, with Arijanet Muric in goal; Woyo Coulibaly, Jay Idzes, Tarik Muharemovic, and Josh Doig in defense; Ismael Koné, Nemanja Matic, and Aster Vranckx in midfield; and Domenico Berardi, Andrea Pinamonti, and Armand Laurienté leading the attack.
The referee for the match was Livio Marinelli.
Looking ahead, Inter will next face Cagliari, while Sassuolo will host Udinese. Following this match, Inter sits in 10th place in the league with 6 points, while Sassuolo remains 14th with 3 points.
Inter Substitutions
63’ 2T – Marcus Thuram was replaced by Lautaro Martínez, Hakan Çalhanoglu was substituted for Davide Frattesi, and Denzel Dumfries was taken off for Luis Henrique.
Yellow Cards for Inter:
31’ 1T Hakan Çalhanoglu and 13’ 2T Federico Dimarco.
Sassuolo Substitutions
67’ 2T – Armand Laurienté went off for Alieu Fadera, Aster Vranckx was substituted for Cristian Volpato, and Ismael Koné was replaced by Kristian Thorstvedt at 68’ 2T. In the 77’ 2T, Andrea Pinamonti was substituted for Walid Cheddira, and Francesco Pio Esposito was taken off for Ange Bonny. Finally, at 91’ 2T, Woyo Coulibaly was replaced by Nicholas Pierini.
Yellow Card for Sassuolo:
49’ 2T Tarik Muharemovic.