Inter triumphed over Como 1907 with a nail-biting score of 4-3 in a match held on the 32nd round of Serie A. Marcus Thuram stood out, netting two goals, while Denzel Dumfries also contributed significantly with two strikes of his own.
The goals for Como 1907 came from Álex Valle (35’ 1T), Nicolás Paz (44’ 1T), and Lucas Da Cunha (43’ 2T, penalty). Thuram scored for Inter at the end of the first half (45’ 1T) and again early in the second half (3’ 2T), amidst Dumfries’ impressive goals during the second half (12’ and 26’ 2T).
In a tense moment, Como’s defender Jacobo Ramón hit the post in the 91st minute, missing a golden opportunity to equalize the match.
Although Como 1907 managed to take more shots, totaling 24 with 13 on target, it was Inter who emerged victorious. Marcus Thuram’s performance earned him the ‘Man of the Match’ title, as he not only scored twice but also registered three attempts on goal.
Denzel Dumfries was another key figure on the pitch at Giuseppe Sinigaglia, visibly dominating the game with his own two goals, landing two shots on target.
Como 1907 was organized by coach Francesc Fàbregas Soler in a 4-5-1 formation with Jean Butez in goal; Ignace Van Der Brempt, Diego Carlos, Marc Kempf, and Álex Valle in defense; a midfield comprising Sergi Roberto, Máximo Perrone, Assane Diao, Nicolás Paz, and Martin Baturina; and Anastasios Douvikas leading the attack.
On the other side, Cristian Chivu’s Inter implemented a 3-5-2 strategy with Yann Sommer in goal; Manuel Akanji, Francesco Acerbi, and Alessandro Bastoni forming the defense; Denzel Dumfries, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, and Federico Dimarco in the midfield; and Francesco Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram up front.
The match at Giuseppe Sinigaglia was officiated by referee Davide Massa.
Looking ahead, Como 1907 will face Sassuolo in their next match while Inter is set to host Cagliari.
Currently, Como 1907 sits in fifth place with 58 points, while Inter tops the league with 75 points.
Substitutions for Como 1907
66’ 2T – Ignace Van Der Brempt out; Ivan Smolcic in.
78’ 2T – Assane Diao out; Álvaro Morata in.
79’ 2T – Álex Valle out; Alberto Moreno in.
Cautions for Como 1907:
23’ 1T – Álex Valle (Unsporting behavior), 10’ 2T – Assane Diao (Unsporting behavior), 46’ 2T – Jacobo Ramón (Dissent).
Substitutions for Inter
45’ 2T – Alessandro Bastoni out; Carlos Augusto in, Diego Carlos out; Jacobo Ramón in, Sergi Roberto out; Lucas Da Cunha in.
55’ 2T – Francesco Pio Esposito out; Ange Bonny in, Piotr Zielinski out; Petar Sucic in, Federico Dimarco out; Luis Henrique in.
77’ 2T – Nicolò Barella out; Henrikh Mkhitaryan in.
Cautions for Inter:
7’ 2T – Piotr Zielinski (Unsporting behavior), 23’ 2T – Hakan Çalhanoglu (Unsporting behavior), 31’ 2T – Petar Sucic (Unsporting behavior), 33’ 2T – Francesco Acerbi (Unsporting behavior), 37’ 2T – Carlos Augusto (Holding an opponent to prevent progress), 41’ 2T – Ange Bonny (Unsporting behavior), 46’ 2T – Manuel Akanji (Dissent).