Final score

20 September 2015 12:30

ChievoVerona
0 - 1
Inter
41' Icardi
Referee: Paolo Tagliavento / Linesmen: Preti, Ranghetti / Fourth official: Passeri / Assistants: Banti, Pinzani
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45' The first half comes to and end with no added time. Mauro Icardi's strike separates the sides: Chievo 0-1 Inter
42' Handanovic turns away Birsa's volley from inside the box
41' INTER TAKE THE LEAD! Kondogbia picks out Icardi, who sidesteps Bizzarri and slots home with aplomb. Chievo 0-1 Inter!
40' Meggiorini is shown a yellow card for a needless lunge on Murillo
37' Rigoni is the first Chievo player to be booked for a foul from behind on Icardi
35' Paloschi's cross-come-shot almost reaches Meggiorini at the far post. Medel is covering and knocks it away from danger
32' Another Birsa free kick in a dangerous position, but that's no danger for Handanovic
27' Fredy Guarin is cautioned for a late challenge on Hetemaj
25' Perisic's scuffed shot from outside the box runs safely out of play
22' Inter put together a lovely team move that ends with Telles driving in a cross for Guarin. Bizzarri comes to the rescue and sends it behind
18' Castro rises well to meet Birsa's corner and heads over
17' Castro strikes a swerving effort from 25 yards, Handanovic saves but slides over the byline conceding a corner
13' Felipe Melo has a dig from long range but it's off target
10' Birsa's free kick from 25 yards smacks straight into the wall
8' Meggiorini's shot is deflected, Paloschi looks to latch onto it but he's offside
5' Jovetic collects a short clearance outside the box, cuts inside and tries to curl one inside the far post. Bizzarri saves
4' Perisic swings in a cross that almost catches out Bizzarri but drops over the bar
1' Chievo take the kick-off to get us under way. FORZA INTER!
1' We're all set at the Bentegodi. Chievo Verona v Inter will be starting shortly
Minute Text commentary
50' It's over! Mauro Icardi's 42nd-minute goal is enough for Inter to make it four on the spin and take their tally 12 points!
49' Inter keep hold of the ball well, Mpoku brings down Palacio and is booked
45' Five minutes of added time to be played
45' Cesar rises above Santon but can only nod wide
43' Chievo clear an Inter corner as far as Santon, who tries an improbable volley from way out which flies high into the sky
40' Brozovic enters the fray with Kondogbia making way
39' Maran is sent off for dissent
37' Perisic sprints down the wing on the break and glides into the box before his shot is charged down
36' Maran makes his final change, throwing on Pepe for Rigoni
34' Palacio wastes little time in showing what he can do and whips in a cross for Icardi. Frey comes across to intercept
30' Two more subs come on, one for each side: Palacio replaces Jovetic and Mpoku is on for Birsa
25' Long-range effort from Medel: he strikes it beautifully but it flies over
24' Mancini makes a substitution of his own as Murillo is forced off with a physical problem. Ranocchia comes on in his place
23' First change for Chievo: Inglese takes over from Paloschi
17' Chievo work the ball around at length without ever getting into the danger zone. Icardi wins a foul and it's Inter's turn to attack
13' Inter are largely in control of proceedings, Chievo looking to play on the counter
8' Jovetic's long-range attempt goes wide
5' Paloschi flashes an effort narrowly over
2' Jovetic looks to play in Icardi behind and Inter win a corner
1' The second half is up and running. No substitutions made at half time
Santon
7.34
7.34
Ranocchia
6.31
6.31
Guarin
5.99
5.99
Palacio
6.63
6.63
Handanovic
7.18
7.18
Icardi
7.45
7.45
Medel
8.08
8.08
Brozovic
6.19
6.19
Kondogbia
7.25
7.25
Murillo
6.81
6.81
Jovetic
6.74
6.74
Perisic
6.91
6.91
Melo
7.36
7.36
Telles
6.69
6.69
Average rating 6.92
2 shots on target 3
7 shots off target 6
16 fouls committed 13
8 corners 8
3 offsides 0
45% ball possession 55%
wins(9) draws(4) defeats(4)

starting lineups

Bizzarri 1 1 Handanovic
Frey 21 21 Santon
Gamberini 3 17 Medel
Cesar 12 24 Murillo
Gobbi 18 12 Telles
Hetemaj 56 13 Guarin
Rigoni 4 83 Melo
Birsa 23 7 Kondogbia
Castro 19 44 Perisic
Paloschi 43 10 Jovetic
Meggiorini 69 9 Icardi

substitutes

Bressan 32 30 Carrizo
Seculin 90 8 Palacio
Dainelli 3 11 Biabiany
Pinzi 6 14 Montoya
Pepe 7 22 Ljajic
Christiansen 10 23 Ranocchia
Mattiello 11 27 Gnoukouri
Sardo 20 33 D'Ambrosio
Cacciatore 29 55 Nagatomo
Pellissier 31 77 Brozovic
Mpoku 40 97 Manaj
Inglese 45