Inter and Napoli shared the spoils in an enthralling 1-1 attract Sunday’s Serie A top-table six-pointer at Giuseppe Meazza. The sport may’ve gone both approach, however an absence of composure let down each groups.
Simone Inzaghi’s aspect headed into proceedings in a buoyant temper after successful eight of their final 9 aggressive video games, together with a 1-0 residence victory in opposition to Arsenal in midweek UEFA Champions League motion. Nonetheless, regardless of having fun with a greater begin to the match, Inter fell behind.
Scott McTominay was in the suitable place on the proper time to beat Yann Sommer from solely a yard out and put Napoli in entrance within the twenty third minute. Inter wanted 20 minutes to bounce again. When it seemed like they’d enter the break with a deficit, Hakan Calhanoglu restored parity.
The Turkish midfielder scored a magnificence from lengthy vary, riffling the ball into the highest nook after being left unmarked effectively exterior the field. As a substitute of changing into the Inter hero, the 30-year-old fluffed his traces from the spot for the primary time since becoming a member of the membership from Milan.
Calhanoglu’s missed penalty halfway by the second half may’ve returned to hang-out Inter down the ultimate stretch. However they fended off Napoli to increase their unbeaten streak in all competitions to 10 video games.
With out additional ado, let’s take a look at our participant scores.
Inter (3-5-2)
Yann Sommer – 6
He solely needed to make one save tonight, thwarting Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s try early within the first half.
Benjamin Pavard – 7
The French defender was excellent tonight, particularly in one-on-one conditions in opposition to the Georgian winger.
Francesco Acerbi – 7.5
Again to the beginning line-up for the primary time since selecting up an harm in opposition to Roma in mid-October, the veteran center-back delivered a standout efficiency.
Alessandro Bastoni – 7
The Italian star was a part of the explanation Napoli may’ve solely generated a 0.59 xG, forging a defensive wall along with his fellow companions.
Federico Dimarco – 6.5
Inter desperately lacked his devastating crosses from the left flank, although he got here near scoring a thunderous half-volley after the break, solely to drive Alex Meret’s beautiful diving save.
Nicolo Barella – 7
One other dynamic exhibiting from the ex-Cagliari man noticed him set up himself because the beating coronary heart of Inter’s engine room.
Hakan Calhanoglu – 7
It’s a pity he missed his first out of 20 penalties he took for Inter. In any other case, he would’ve been the person of the match following his first-half screamer.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan – 6
Regardless of working his socks off, the Armenian midfielder did not influence the play, particularly within the first half.
Denzel Dumfries – 7
His overlapping runs down the flank brought on havoc in Napoli’s protection, however he usually lacked the ultimate contact to make his effort rely.
Lautaro Martinez – 5.5
Inzaghi should have anticipated extra from his captain. Nonetheless, the Inter captain had a disappointing evening by his excessive normal.
Marcus Thuram – 5.5
Like his attacking accomplice, the French striker was a mere shadow of a participant who netted seven targets within the opening 11 Serie A rounds.
Substitutes
Mehdi Taremi – 6
Piotr Zielinski – 5.5
Matteo Darmian – 5
