Final score
16 October 2016 15:00
Inter
11' (2nd half) Joao Mario
1 - 2
Cagliari
40' (2nd half) Melchiorri
26' (2nd half) Melchiorri
26' (2nd half) Melchiorri
Referee: Paolo Valeri / Linesmen: Salvatore Longo, Sergio Ranghetti / Fourth official: Ciro Carbone / Assistants: Nicola Rizzoli, Federico La Penna
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| Minute | Text commentary |
| 45' | The Nerazzurri continue to press forward in search of an opener but it's goalless at the break |
| 43' | Joao Mario drives through the middle and lets fly with his right. Off target |
| 42' | Miranda brings the ball out from the back and is sent sprawling by Sau. The Cagliari skipper goes into the book |
| 38' | Candreva's low shot across goal takes a slight deflection. Storari gets down well to save |
| 35' | Perisic strikes it from outside the box. Pisacane gets his body in the way |
| 33' | Storari comfortably deals with another cross from Candreva |
| 31' | Joao Mario volleys narrowly wide after Candreva's centre falls to him |
| 29' | Bruno Alves heads behind Candreva's corner |
| 28' | Joao Mario is booked for a foul on Bruno Alves |
| 26' | Icardi steps up and strikes the penalty wide |
| 25' | The Portuguese defender goes into the book |
| 25' | Bruno Alves shoves Icardi off the ball in the box. Penalty! |
| 23' | Great work from Candreva who ghosts past two defenders yet gets his cross wrong |
| 19' | Perisic outpaces Pisacane and fires it in along the six-yard line. Storari claims it |
| 17' | Banega dinks it across to Candreva who miscues his right-foot volley |
| 14' | Inter keep pushing forward. Candreva's and Banega's balls in are beaten away by the Rossoblu |
| 11' | Chance for the Nerazzurri. Perisic whips it in from the left-hand touchline and Ceppitelli nips in ahead of Icardi |
| 8' | Candreva bursts forward down the right, beats his opponent with a nutmeg and Storari gathers his low cross |
| 7' | Pisacane steps in to stop Banega's free-kick reaching Miranda |
| 5' | Nice link-up play between Candreva and Banega. The ball breaks for Joao Mario who looks for Icardi. Cleared by Bruno Alves |
| 4' | Cagliari win a corner. Ceppitelli's header loops just wide after catching Perisic |
| 1' | The game between the Nerazzurri and Rossoblu is underway. Frank de Boer's men kick off |
| 1' | The teams make their way out onto the pitch |
| 1' | The sun is shining as Inter host Cagliari in Week 8 of Serie A 2016/17 |
| Minute | Text commentary |
| 49' | Full time. It ends 1-2 at the Meazza. Joao Mario opens the scoring before Melchiorri levels and forces the winner |
| 46' | What a chance for Eder who can't direct his header on target |
| 45' | There will be four minutes of added time |
| 43' | Handanovic beats away Isla's effort on the break |
| 41' | Handanovic saves from Borriello |
| 40' | Melchiorri's cross-shot deflects off Murillo and goes in off Handanovic. 2-1 to Cagliari |
| 36' | Melchiorri's header flashes just wide |
| 35' | De Boer introduces Jovetic. The Nerazzurri coach gambles by withdrawing Ansaldi |
| 33' | Joao Mario shows great skill but is held back by Tachtsidis who is promptly shown a yellow card |
| 32' | Barella comes on in place of Di Gennaro in the visitors' final change |
| 30' | Perisic wanders inside from the right and lets fly with his left. Not enough power to test Storari |
| 29' | De Boer throws on Eder in place of Candreva |
| 26' | Melchiorri is on hand to finish past Handanovic following a goalmouth scramble. It's 1-1 at the Meazza |
| 25' | Rastelli sends on Isla for Munari in his side's second change |
| 23' | Inter nearly double their lead. Ansaldi picks out Icardi in the middle yet his header bounces wide |
| 20' | Even spell in the match. Inter keep the ball and patiently look to find a second |
| 16' | Munari goes into the book for a foul on Santon |
| 14' | One switch apiece. Borriello replaces Sau for the visitors, Gnoukouri is on for Banega for the Nerazzurri |
| 13' | Banega shoots wide of the post |
| 12' | Handanovic makes a superb stop to beat away Di Gennaro's powerful volley |
| 11' | GOAL FOR INTER! Joao Mario strikes it from Perisic's ball and follows in to poke home the rebound. 1-0! |
| 10' | Handanovic makes a superb save to deny Melchiorri's thumping drive then Sau's curler |
| 6' | Joao Mario comes forward and looks for the unmarked Perisic at the back stick. Pisacane put the ball behind |
| 4' | Cagliari break after Mr Valeri fails to blow for handball. Di Gennaro's left-footed curler is off target |
| 2' | Perisic feeds it through to Icardi but the flag is up |
| 1' | The second period begins. No changes for either side. Come on, lads! |
| Santon |
4.4
4.4
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YOUR RATING |
| Handanovic |
4.52
4.52
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YOUR RATING |
| Icardi |
2.92
2.92
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YOUR RATING |
| Medel |
4.27
4.27
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YOUR RATING |
| Gnoukouri |
3.4
3.4
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YOUR RATING |
| Miranda |
4.71
4.71
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YOUR RATING |
| Murillo |
3.82
3.82
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YOUR RATING |
| Jovetic |
2.77
2.77
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YOUR RATING |
| Perisic |
4.58
4.58
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YOUR RATING |
| Eder |
3.15
3.15
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YOUR RATING |
| Banega |
4.54
4.54
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YOUR RATING |
| Ansaldi |
4.87
4.87
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YOUR RATING |
| Candreva |
4.31
4.31
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| Joao Mario |
6.67
6.67
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YOUR RATING |
| Average rating | 4.21 | SEND RATINGS |
| 5 | shots on target | 7 |
| 7 | shots off target | 4 |
| 13 | fouls committed | 11 |
| 10 | corners | 6 |
| 2 | offsides | 2 |
| 27:06 | ball possession | 17:47 |
wins(25)
draws(11)
defeats(7)
| 14 April 2024 | 2-2 | 12' Thuram, 65' Shomurodov, 75' Calhanoglu(Rig), 84' Viola, | fixture |
| 12 December 2021 | 4-0 | 29' Martínez, 52' Sanchez, 67' Calhanoglu, 69' Martínez, | fixture |
| 11 April 2021 | 1-0 | 77' Darmian, | fixture |
| 26 January 2020 | 1-1 | 29' Martínez, 82' Nainggolan, | fixture |
| 29 September 2018 | 2-0 | 13' Martínez, 90' Politano, | fixture |
| 17 April 2018 | 4-0 | 3' Cancelo, 53' Icardi, 63' Brozovic, 93' Perisic, | fixture |
| 16 October 2016 | 1-2 | 56' Joao Mario, 71' Melchiorri, 85' Melchiorri, | fixture |
| 28 September 2014 | 1-4 | 10' Sau, 18' Osvaldo, 29' Ekdal, 34' Ekdal, 45' Ekdal, | fixture |
| 23 February 2014 | 1-1 | 40' Pinilla(Rig), 53' Rolando | fixture |
| 18 November 2012 | 2-2 | 10' Palacio, 43' Sau, 68' Sau, 84' Astori(Aut) | fixture |
| 19 November 2011 | 2-1 | 55' Motta, 61' Coutinho, 89' Larrivey | fixture |
| 19 February 2011 | 1-0 | 7' Ranocchia | fixture |
| 7 February 2010 | 3-0 | 49' Milito, 6' Pandev, 20' Samuel | fixture |
| 10 January 2009 | 1-1 | 67' Acquafresca, 78' Ibrahimovic | fixture |
| 27 April 2008 | 2-1 | 22' Cruz, 82' Materazzi, 91' Biondini | fixture |
| 17 February 2007 | 1-0 | 11' Burdisso | fixture |
| 15 January 2006 | 3-2 | 10' Martins, 15' Adriano, 20' Esposito, 59' Adriano (Rig), 82' Suazo | fixture |
| 17 April 2005 | 2-0 | 65' Martins, 40' Ze Maria | fixture |
| 16 January 2000 | 2-1 | 4' Simic, 17' Oliveira, 82' Moriero | fixture |
| 24 January 1999 | 5-1 | 3' Muzzi, 29' Baggio, 60' Simic, 67' Simeone, 72' Simeone, 77' Baggio | fixture |
| 1 December 1996 | 2-2 | 7' Ganz, 43' Muzzi, 49' Silva Pereira, 91' Djorkaeff | |
| 23 December 1995 | 4-0 | 12' Ganz, 23', 35' e 68' Branca | |
| 21 May 1995 | 1-2 | 17' Sosa, 45' Dely Valdes, 56' Aut. Paganin | |
| 30 January 1994 | 3-3 | 7' Oliveira, 28' Pusceddu, 44' e 52' Sosa, 84' Dely Valdes, 90' Fontolan | |
| 13 September 1992 | 3-1 | 7' Bianchi Alessandro, 17' Bergomi, 53' Oliveira, 90' Shalimov | |
| 8 March 1992 | 0-0 | ||
| 27 January 1991 | 1-1 | 44' Klinsmann, 87' Cappioli | |
| 30 January 1983 | 2-0 | 9' Aut. Bogoni, 81' Altobelli | |
| 14 February 1982 | 1-3 | 29' Piras, 49' Bagni, 62' Quagliozzi, 65' Piras | |
| 21 September 1980 | 4-1 | 5' Muraro, 7' Beccalossi, 21' Selvaggi, 38' Rig. Altobelli, 74' Muraro | |
| 5 April 1980 | 3-3 | 3' Aut. Baresi, 6' Selvaggi, 33' Muraro, 49' Oriali, 50' Aut. Mozzini, 57' Altobelli | |
| 19 October 1975 | 1-0 | 80' Boninsegna | |
| 13 October 1974 | 4-1 | 10' Boninsegna, 45' Boninsegna, 63' Gori, 66' Boninsegna, 81' Boninsegna | |
| 20 January 1974 | 0-1 | 67' Riva | |
| 29 October 1972 | 1-0 | 18' Boninsegna | |
| 12 December 1971 | 0-0 | ||
| 25 October 1970 | 1-3 | 7' Riva, 21' Riva, 79' Domenghini, 88' Mazzola | |
| 15 February 1970 | 1-0 | 84' Boninsegna | |
| 27 October 1968 | 4-0 | 9' Facchetti, 66' Spadetto, 76' Mazzola, 90' Domenghini | |
| 14 January 1968 | 0-2 tav | ||
| 24 December 1966 | 2-1 | 24' Riva, 35' Jair, 77' Cappellini | |
| 27 March 1966 | 2-0 | 63' Bedin, 88' Facchetti | |
| 7 March 1965 | 3-0 | 16' Suarez, 26' Suarez, 88' Bedin |
After a series of near-misses, the hosts were given the chance to break the deadlock from the spot midway through the first half. Bruno Alves shoved Mauro Icardi off the ball and the additional assistant signalled to the referee to award the penalty. Up stepped the captain but his spot-kick went wide of the post.
Joao Mario then showed his intent on the half-hour mark, striking a volley narrowly off target after Candreva's ball drop invitingly for the Portuguese. Perisic also went close at the back end of the opening 45 minutes but the scoreline was goalless at the break.
There were no changes for the second half and the visitors came out with greater intent. Inter had to be grateful to Handanovic as he first denied Melchiorri's thumping drive before keeping out Sau's curler. On 55 minutes, the Nerazzurri finally landed a telling blow and it was Joao Mario who got on the scoresheet for the first time in Inter colours. The European champion's shot was too hot to handle for Storari and the midfielder followed in to poke home from close range and give the hosts the lead.
There were warning signs for Inter, with Handanovic again called into action to fist away Di Gennaro's try. Icardi might have restored the Nerazzurri's lead meanwhile, yet his header flew narrowly wide after fine work from Ansaldi down the right. On 71 minutes, Cagliari were level. Melchiorri nudged the ball into his path with his heel before poking a scrappy finish past Handanovic to equalise. Ten minutes later, Melchiorri's header flashed wide from Isla's cross but on 85 minutes the Sardinians were not to be denied. The ball broke to Melchiorri from a corner and his effort deflected off Murillo, catching Handanovic out on the line. The last touch came off the Slovenian keeper.
The Nerazzurri poured forward in search of an equaliser at the death, which almost allowed Cagliari to add a third but Handanovic stood firm in the face off efforts from Borriello and Isla.
Despite a late siege, the islanders hung on with Inter left to rue what might have been.
Inter 1-2 Cagliari (HT: 0-0)
Goalscorers: Joao Mario 55, Melchiorri 70, Handanovic (og) 85.
Inter: 1 Handanovic; 15 Ansaldi (10 Jovetic 80), 25 Miranda, 24 Murillo, 21 Santon; 17 Medel, 6 Joao Mario; 87 Candreva (23 Eder 72), 19 Banega (27Gnoukouri 59), 44 Perisic; 9 Icardi.
Subs not used: 30 Carrizo, 7 Kondogbia, 8 Palacio, 33 D'Ambrosio, 55 Nagatomo, 77 Brozovic, 94 Yao, 95 Miangue, 96 Barbosa.
Coach: Frank de Boer.
Cagliari: 30 Storari;
19 Pisacane, 23 Ceppitelli, 2 Alves, 29 Murru; 16 Munari (3 Isla 68),
77 Tachtsidis, 20 Padoin; 8 Di Gennaro (18 Barella 77), 9 Melchiorri,
25 Sau (22 Borriello 59).
Subs not used: 1 Rafael, 13 Colombo, 4 Dessena, 24 Capuano, 26 Bittante, 32 Giannetti, 54 Salamon.
Coach: Massimo Rastelli.
Booked: Bruno Alves 25, Joao Mario 26, Sau 41, Munari 61, Tachtsidis 78, Barella 86.
starting lineups
| Handanovic 1 | 30 Storari |
| Ansaldi 15 | 19 Pisacane |
| Miranda 25 | 23 Ceppitelli |
| Murillo 24 | 2 Bruno Alves |
| Santon 21 | 29 Murru |
| Joao Mario 6 | 20 Padoin |
| Medel 17 | 77 Tachtsidis |
| Candreva 87 | 16 Munari |
| Banega 19 | 8 Di Gennaro |
| Perisic 44 | 9 Melchiorri |
| Icardi 9 | 25 Sau |
substitutes
| Carrizo 30 | 1 Rafael |
| Kondogbia 7 | 13 Colombo |
| Palacio 8 | 3 Isla |
| Jovetic 10 | 4 Dessena |
| Eder 23 | 18 Barella |
| Gnoukouri 27 | 22 Borriello |
| D'Ambrosio 33 | 24 Capuano |
| Nagatomo 55 | 26 Bittante |
| Brozovic 77 | 32 Giannetti |
| Yao 94 | 35 Salamon |
| Miangue 95 | |
| Barbosa 96 |