Key Takeaways:
- Inter overturned a two-goal deficit to overcome Udinese 5-3 at San Siro
- Five different players scored for the Nerazzurri
- The victory lifts Inter to second place in Serie A ahead of their upcoming fixture against AS Roma on Saturday
Match Analysis: Inter’s Grit and Comeback Spirit
Inter preserved their 100% start to the Serie A season with a stirring 5-3 triumph over Udinese at San Siro, recovering from an early two-goal setback to add another chapter to their current 13-match unbeaten league run.
Despite starting as clear favourites, the reigning champions were caught off guard as Udinese struck first. Unai Gomez delivered a pinpoint cross that James Abankwah headed home for his first Udinese goal, sending a shock through the home support.
The visitors further stunned Inter by doubling their advantage after 16 minutes, as Keinan Davis provided a clever assist for Jurgen Ekkelenkamp who finished from close range.
Livello "rimonta" completato: tre punti guadagnati 🕹️🖤💙 pic.twitter.com/yZqkNBV9Hs
— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) September 14, 2026
Inter’s Response: Individual Brilliance and Collective Pressure
The hosts were on the brink of an uphill struggle, but Carlos Augusto answered with a spectacular long-range drive on 26 minutes, reducing the deficit and providing hope for the Nerazzurri. Just past the half-hour mark, Nicolo Barella capitalised on the home side’s momentum, firing the equaliser past Maduka Okoye and reigniting the San Siro faithful.
Inter threatened repeatedly, with Okoye producing a superb save to deny Henrikh Mkhitaryan early in the second half. Inter did not relent, and their pressure soon paid off as Andy Diouf set up Marcus Thuram, who made no mistake from 12 yards to put Inter ahead.
The champions continued to dominate, and Pio Esposito extended their lead thanks to a well-worked move with Piotr Zielinski. Esposito netted his second league goal of the campaign, effectively quelling Udinese’s resistance.
Decisive Moments and Final Statistics
Substitute Ange-Yoan Bonny added a fifth for the home side, reacting quickest after his initial effort was saved to secure all three points for Cristian Chivu’s men. Although Idrissa Gueye managed a consolation strike for Udinese at the start of added time, Inter’s victory was never in doubt.
The result sees Inter rise to second in the table, trailing only AS Roma, who they are set to face in a vital Serie A encounter on Saturday. Udinese, with four points from their opening four fixtures, occupy 13th and will host Cagliari next in pursuit of a return to winning ways.
| Team | Score | Goal scorers | Notable Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter | 5 | Carlos Augusto (26′), Nicolo Barella (35′), Marcus Thuram (57′), Pio Esposito (67′), Ange-Yoan Bonny (79′) | |
| Udinese | 3 | James Abankwah (9′), Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (16′), Idrissa Gueye (90′) |
