Inter-Sampdoria 3-0 in today’s last match of the 12th matchday. Fourth success in a row in the league. De Vrij headed in the 21st minute broke the deadlock. Barella at 44 ‘signs the doubling. In the second half Correa closes the accounts with a personal action. THE CHRONICLE
Inter does not stop anymore. Sampdoria also went out 3-0 at the San Siro, a displeasure that the Nerazzurri inflict on historic Inter champion Dejan Stankovic on the evening of his return to the Meazza. The Sampdoria coach enjoys the embrace of San Siro, the banner of the Curva Nord which will then remain silent without chanting or displaying other banners, and then leave the stands at the end of the first half, as a reaction to the news of Vittorio Baiocchi’s death historical ultra leader killed in an ambush in Milan. The ovation of the stadium moves Stankovic who, however, still has a lot to do with Sampdoria. Although the Sampdoria have presented themselves on the pitch with ambition, Inter have never suffered and the Nerazzurri’s victory has never been in doubt. There are eight points behind with Napoli, winning today against Sassuolo, but Inter has now closed the most difficult moments and hooks the third place waiting for tomorrow’s matches. The psychological weakness, the lack of compactness seen at the beginning of the season is now archived.
It is a solid, compact Inter that knows how to manage match times. The match against Sampdoria is easily archived by the Nerazzurri, who already carry on with a double advantage in the first half. Sampdoria are courageous, high pressure and try to be seen even in the offensive phase, but the technical gap is evident. The restarts of the Nerazzurri seem to be able to punish the Sampdoria at any time. Already at 8 ‘Dzeko tries a conclusion that engages Audero. To unlock the game, however, you need the episode born from a corner kick by Calhanoglu, perfect to intercept the head of De Vrij who forcefully bags. He hasn’t scored since 2021 against Sampdoria. Another good chance for Inter starts from Mkhitaryan’s feet but his diagonal comes out a little. A minute before the end of the first half, then comes the coup de grace that extinguishes even the limited enthusiasm of Sampdoria. From the defense starts a splendid long ball from Bastoni who actually serves the assist to Barella launched at the net, perfect control of the midfielder, shot and doubling. Yet another proof of the superb state of form of Barella who scores in counterbalance, proving that he is now a complete midfielder, among the strongest in Italy.
The maximum result with the minimum effort. At the beginning of the second half a double opportunity not materialized by Lautaro and Dzeko who was denied the goal by a great intervention by Audero. Then it is Skriniar who touches the header post. Inzaghi with the game still in hand, he allows himself some changes. He recalls Dzeko and Lautaro for Correa and Lukaku, essential minutes for the Belgian to regain his condition. And Correa takes five minutes to sign the scoresheet with a personal action ball and chain and a shot that beats Audero. It is a one-way game, a game that gives further awareness to the group that has now closed the dark period of September. At the end of the game, Onana also shows off, intercepting a dangerous conclusion from Pussetto with his feet. Three goals scored, none conceded and yet another victory for Inter who continue to hope for a great recovery. The championship is still long and at this Inter everything is possible.
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