Udinese Halt Inter with Stunning Comeback at San Siro

Key Takeaways:

• Udinese achieved a 2:1 victory over Inter at Giuseppe Meazza last night, securing their first win at this venue since 2017
• Udinese turned the match around before half-time
• The Zebras now hold 4 points in Serie A, climbing to 5th place, while Inter remain with 3 points in 6th position

Match Overview and Team Line-Ups

Udinese produced the biggest surprise of Serie A’s second round by overcoming Inter 2:1 at Giuseppe Meazza. The hosts initially went ahead via Denzel Dumfries’ 17th-minute strike, but goals from Keinan Davis – from the penalty spot in the 29th minute – and Arthur Atta in the 40th minute, reversed the deficit and secured the visitors’ first triumph at this stadium since 2017.

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First Half Action: Momentum Shifts

Early in the match, Udinese nearly broke the deadlock as Vakoun Bayo’s effort flew narrowly past the left post. Moments later in the 13th minute, Inter were almost gifted a goal when Alessandro Bastoni’s shot deflected off Bertola, forcing goalkeeper Răzvan Sava into a sharp intervention to prevent an own goal.

Inter capitalised on their second opportunity: Marcus Thuram, receiving the ball under pressure, expertly set up an unmarked Denzel Dumfries, who slotted home from close range to give the hosts a 1:0 lead in the 17th minute.

The lead proved short-lived. A VAR review in the 28th minute concluded Dumfries had handled the ball inside Inter’s penalty area, awarding Udinese a spot-kick. Keinan Davis converted in the 29th minute, drawing the sides level at 1:1. Udinese completed their comeback before half-time, with Arthur Atta driving forward and dispatching a precise shot into the bottom right corner in the 40th minute, putting the visitors 2:1 ahead.

Second Half: Inter Press, Udinese Resist

Inter surged forward at the start of the second half. Nicolò Barella was denied by a crucial defensive clearance in the 46th minute after receiving a through ball, and Marcus Thuram soon headed just over following a delivery from Federico Dimarco. In the 55th minute, Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s fierce drive whistled past the post, before Federico Dimarco’s finish was ruled out by VAR for offside just a minute later.

Udinese continued to pose problems on the break: in the 60th minute, Keinan Davis powered past his marker but sent his shot wide. Two minutes later, Ekkelenkamp tried his luck from distance, narrowly missing the target.

Inter responded with sustained pressure, particularly in the 69th minute, when chaos ensued in Udinese’s box, but the hosts failed to find a breakthrough. Marcus Thuram had a headed attempt saved by Răzvan Sava in the 88th minute, and in stoppage time, Piotr Zieliński’s two efforts were repelled by defenders, with Yann Bisseck heading over from the subsequent corner.

Standings and Notable Performances

Udinese held firm under late Inter pressure, ending a seven-match losing sequence at San Siro. The Zebras now boast 4 points and occupy 5th place in the Serie A standings, while Inter stay on 3 points in 6th position.