Internazionale vs SPAL, 2018-2019 Italian Serie A
· Italian Serie AInter Milan bounce back to beat SPAL in Serie A
Inter Milan bounced back to beat SPAL 2-0 in Serie A on Sunday and stay on course for a Champions League spot next season.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Andrea Petagna (SPAL) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 1': Foul by João Mário (Inter Milan).
- 2': Attempt missed. João Mário (Inter Milan) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high.
- 3': Foul by Kwadwo Asamoah (Inter Milan).
- 3': Simone Missiroli (SPAL) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Attempt saved. Mohamed Fares (SPAL) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Andrea Petagna.
- 5': Foul by Andrea Petagna (SPAL).
- 5': Miranda (Inter Milan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Delay in match Miranda (Inter Milan) because of an injury.
- 7': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 8': Corner, SPAL. Conceded by Marcelo Brozovic.
- 12': Attempt missed. Roberto Gagliardini (Inter Milan) with an attempt from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Cédric Soares with a cross.
- 13': Attempt missed. Roberto Gagliardini (Inter Milan) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Matteo Politano.
- 13': Foul by Roberto Gagliardini (Inter Milan).
- 13': Jasmin Kurtic (SPAL) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Corner, SPAL. Conceded by Cédric Soares.
- 15': Foul by Andrea Petagna (SPAL).
- 15': Miranda (Inter Milan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Attempt missed. Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Cédric Soares with a cross.
- 19': Foul by Roberto Gagliardini (Inter Milan).
- 19': Simone Missiroli (SPAL) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 19': Roberto Gagliardini (Inter Milan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 20': Attempt blocked. Jasmin Kurtic (SPAL) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 20': Foul by Andrea Petagna (SPAL).
- 20': Roberto Gagliardini (Inter Milan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Marcelo Brozovic (Inter Milan).
- 21': Sergio Floccari (SPAL) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Attempt missed. Andrea Petagna (SPAL) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kevin Bonifazi with a cross.
- 24': Corner, SPAL. Conceded by Marcelo Brozovic.
- 26': Delay in match Felipe (SPAL) because of an injury.
- 27': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 27': Attempt missed. Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Cédric Soares with a cross.
- 29': Foul by Simone Missiroli (SPAL).
- 29': João Mário (Inter Milan) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 29': Simone Missiroli (SPAL) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 30': Attempt blocked. Matteo Politano (Inter Milan) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 30': Corner, Inter Milan. Conceded by Sergio Floccari.
- 31': Hand ball by Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan).
- 33': Delay in match (Inter Milan). Video Review.
- 33': VAR: Goal. Referee decision on field cancelled.
- 33': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 34': Foul by Kwadwo Asamoah (Inter Milan).
- 34': Sergio Floccari (SPAL) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 36': Foul by Pasquale Schiattarella (SPAL).
- 36': Kwadwo Asamoah (Inter Milan) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 37': Attempt missed. Matteo Politano (Inter Milan) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.
- 38': Foul by Matteo Politano (Inter Milan).
- 38': Mohamed Fares (SPAL) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Pasquale Schiattarella (SPAL).
- 39': Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Delay in match Marcelo Brozovic (Inter Milan) because of an injury.
- 42': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 42': Substitution, Inter Milan. Antonio Candreva replaces Marcelo Brozovic because of an injury.
- 43': Foul by Francesco Vicari (SPAL).
- 43': Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 44': Foul by Miranda (Inter Milan).
- 44': Sergio Floccari (SPAL) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Attempt blocked. Andrea Petagna (SPAL) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mattia Valoti.
- 45': Foul by Andrea Petagna (SPAL).
- 45': Kwadwo Asamoah (Inter Milan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Andrea Petagna (SPAL) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': Foul by Roberto Gagliardini (Inter Milan).
- 45'+2': Simone Missiroli (SPAL) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': Foul by Mattia Valoti (SPAL).
- 45'+3': Kwadwo Asamoah (Inter Milan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': Foul by Roberto Gagliardini (Inter Milan).
- 45'+4': Sergio Floccari (SPAL) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+5': Corner, SPAL. Conceded by Antonio Candreva.
- 45'+5': Corner, SPAL. Conceded by Miranda.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Inter Milan 0, SPAL 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Inter Milan 0, SPAL 0.
- 45': Substitution, Inter Milan. Andrea Ranocchia replaces Miranda because of an injury.
- 50': Hand ball by Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan).
- 55': Foul by Pasquale Schiattarella (SPAL).
- 55': Matteo Politano (Inter Milan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Foul by Andrea Petagna (SPAL).
- 55': Roberto Gagliardini (Inter Milan) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 56': Attempt blocked. Dalbert (Inter Milan) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by João Mário.
- 57': Dalbert (Inter Milan) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 57': Foul by Mattia Valoti (SPAL).
- 57': Mattia Valoti (SPAL) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 57': Hand ball by João Mário (Inter Milan).
- 57': João Mário (Inter Milan) is shown the yellow card.
- 61': Corner, Inter Milan. Conceded by Kevin Bonifazi.
- 62': Substitution, SPAL. Lorenzo Dickmann replaces Mattia Valoti.
- 63': Foul by Felipe (SPAL).
- 63': João Mário (Inter Milan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Felipe (SPAL) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 65': Foul by Roberto Gagliardini (Inter Milan).
- 65': Kevin Bonifazi (SPAL) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Foul by Kevin Bonifazi (SPAL).
- 66': Matteo Politano (Inter Milan) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 66': Attempt blocked. Antonio Candreva (Inter Milan) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Roberto Gagliardini.
- 67': Goal! Inter Milan 1, SPAL 0. Matteo Politano (Inter Milan) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 68': Delay in match (Inter Milan). Video Review.
- 71': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 73': Substitution, SPAL. Alberto Paloschi replaces Felipe.
- 74': Substitution, Inter Milan. Borja Valero replaces Matteo Politano.
- 76': Foul by Kevin Bonifazi (SPAL).
- 76': Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 77': Corner, Inter Milan. Conceded by Jasmin Kurtic.
- 77': Attempt missed. Cédric Soares (Inter Milan) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 77': Goal! Inter Milan 2, SPAL 0. Roberto Gagliardini (Inter Milan) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Cédric Soares following a corner.
- 80': Attempt missed. Antonio Candreva (Inter Milan) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Roberto Gagliardini.
- 83': Foul by Lorenzo Dickmann (SPAL).
- 83': Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 83': Substitution, SPAL. Mirco Antenucci replaces Sergio Floccari.
- 84': Foul by Dalbert (Inter Milan).
- 84': Francesco Vicari (SPAL) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Attempt missed. Roberto Gagliardini (Inter Milan) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Dalbert with a cross.
- 88': Foul by Antonio Candreva (Inter Milan).
- 88': Pasquale Schiattarella (SPAL) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 88': Corner, SPAL. Conceded by Borja Valero.
- 89': Foul by Francesco Vicari (SPAL).
- 89': Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 89': Francesco Vicari (SPAL) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Dalbert (Inter Milan) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Borja Valero.
- 90'+1': Corner, Inter Milan. Conceded by Andrea Petagna.
- 90'+2': Foul by Andrea Ranocchia (Inter Milan).
- 90'+2': Jasmin Kurtic (SPAL) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Andrea Ranocchia (Inter Milan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Andrea Petagna (SPAL) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mohamed Fares.
- 90'+5': Corner, SPAL. Conceded by Stefan de Vrij.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Inter Milan 2, SPAL 0.
- 90'+6': Match ends, Inter Milan 2, SPAL 0.
Statistics
 SPA |
INT |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 17 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 1 |
| 45 | Possession | 55 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 274 | Accurate Passes | 358 |
| 353 | Passes | 436 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 8 |
| 23 | Crosses | 23 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 42 | Long Balls | 51 |
| 15 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 18 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 2 |
| 20 | Effective Clearances | 12 |
| 20 | Clearances | 12 |
Game Information
Competition: Italian Serie A
Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Location: Milano, Italy
Attendance: 61,339
Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Location: Milano, Italy
Attendance: 61,339
Serie A Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internazionale | 38 | +54 | 87 |
| 2 | Napoli | 38 | +22 | 76 |
| 3 | AC Milan | 37 | +19 | 70 |
| 4 | AS Roma | 37 | +26 | 70 |
Line-Ups
Internazionale (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Samir Handanovic (GK) |
| 23 | Miranda |
| 6 | Stefan de Vrij |
| 29 | Dalbert |
| 21 | Cédric |
| 15 | João Mário  |
| 77 | Marcelo Brozovic |
| 5 | Roberto Gagliardini |
| 10 | Lautaro Martínez |
| 18 | Kwadwo Asamoah |
| 16 | Matteo Politano |
SPAL (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 2 | Emiliano Viviano (GK) |
| 23 | Francesco Vicari |
| 27 | Felipe |
| 14 | Kevin Bonifazi |
| 19 | Jasmin Kurtic |
| 6 | Simone Missiroli |
| 28 | Pasquale Schiattarella |
| 93 | Mohamed Fares |
| 8 | Mattia Valoti |
| 10 | Sergio Floccari |
| 37 | Andrea Petagna |
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