Key Takeaways:
- Inter secured top spot in Serie A after overcoming Genoa with goals from Yann Bisseck and Lautaro Martínez
- The Nerazzurri capitalised on Milan’s 2-2 draw with Sassuolo and Napoli’s 0-1 defeat to Udinese to rise to first place
- Daniele De Rossi suffered his first defeat as Genoa head coach, following a run of two draws and two wins
Match Overview
Inter climbed to the summit of the Serie A table after clinching a crucial victory over Genoa, courtesy of strikes from Yann Bisseck and Lautaro Martínez. The Nerazzurri’s triumph marked the first defeat for Daniele De Rossi as head coach of the Griffins, ending his unbeaten start since taking over.
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Context and Team News
With Milan being held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo and Napoli losing 0-1 to Udinese, Inter entered the fixture determined to collect all three points and seize control at the top of the league. Christian Chivu’s squad approached the contest still reeling from a contentious Champions League elimination at the hands of Liverpool, while also contending with injuries to key players including Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Francesco Acerbi. They joined Denzel Dumfries, Matteo Darmian, Thomas Palacios, and Raffaele Di Gennaro on the injury list.
Meanwhile, Genoa maintained their upward momentum since parting with Patrick Vieira, with Daniele De Rossi boasting an unbeaten record consisting of two draws and consecutive victories over Verona and Udinese prior to the clash against Inter.
Disturbances Before Kickoff
There were significant disturbances outside the stadium around an hour before the match commenced, as supporters from both clubs clashed, resulting in vehicles being set ablaze and the police deploying tear gas to restore order.
Key Moments and Goals
After Genoa missed an early opportunity through Vitinha, Inter took control. Lautaro Martínez demonstrated remarkable perseverance to keep the ball in play near the sideline before providing for Yann Bisseck, who slotted a low effort past Nicola Leali at the near post, giving Inter the lead.
The advantage was extended in the 57th minute. Nicolò Barella delivered a long ball which Carlos Augusto relayed to Lautaro Martínez. Martínez deftly turned past Alessandro Marcandalli and dispatched a left-footed shot into the far bottom corner.
Genoa responded in the 65th minute with a solo effort from Vitinha. After receiving a pass from Aarón Martín, the forward flicked the ball with his heel to evade two Inter defenders, surged into the penalty area, manoeuvred around Yann Sommer, and finished into the vacant goal.
| Match | Goal Scorers | Score | Notable Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter vs Genoa | Yann Bisseck (Inter), Lautaro Martínez (Inter), Vitinha (Genoa) | 2-1 | De Rossi’s first defeat as Genoa manager; fan clashes before kickoff |
