Inter vs ChievoVerona - matchday 36 - Serie A ENILIVE

Minute	Text commentary
46'	The first half ends at the "Meazza": the Nerazzurri took the lead thanks to Politano's goal in the 39th minute!
45'	One minute of injury time to add on
39'	GOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! Politanooooooooooooo! A billiard shot from the Nerazzurri number 16, as his strike kisses one post and rolls across to the other and in to put Inter ahead!
36'	Rigoni is also given a yellow card with an aggressive challenge on Skriniar's shin
35'	Yellow card for Borja Valero, his touch is a bit heavy and the Spaniard knocks Rigoni down
32'	Perisic's left-footed attempt is deflected by Bani. Another corner for the Nerazzurri: Politano takes the corner, Miranda lunges with his head but his effort goes into the hands of Semper
28'	Semper decisive in his efforts with a kick save to keep Perisic out
26'	Grubac gives Vecino a shot to the face and the Inter player goes down: unavoidable yellow card for number 25 from Chievo
25'	First real chance for Inter comes from Perisic's dangerous header, Bani is there to save the ball near the goal
22'	After another corner is played in, the ball bounces around and lands back at Nainggolan outside the area where he rips another shot towards goal that fails to test the keeper
20'	Politano finds himself near the edge of the box with the ball after a few deflections, but his shot takes a deflection on the way into Semper's hands
16'	Ambitious strike from Leris way out that does not trouble Handanovic as it soars out
14'	Dangerous ball swung in from Cedric on the set piece, Skriniar leaps above, but manages only a glancing header that trickles out of play
10'	Nainggolan is unmarked from 20 meters out and has a go on net: Cesar takes the deflection to prevent the Ninja's attempt from reaching Semper
8'	Asamoah passes low towards the front post with Icardi looking to get on the end of it. Semper crashes to the floor and corrals the ball
6'	Perisic's lob into the box is not met. Semper clears the danger
4'	Cross played in by Cedric, Cesar closes down. Inter continue again as Vecino has another attempt at swinging in a cross, but Cesar does well again. Corner for the Nerazzurri
3'	Politano springs into action and passes into Icardi, but Cesar is there to cut him off in time for Semper to scoop the ball
1'	Inter-Chievo Verona kicks off at the Meazza. Come on lads, forza Inter!!!
1'	The third to last round of the 2018-19 Serie A season for Inter and Luciano Spalletti is set to kick off at the Meazza on Monday night for Matchday 36 vs Chievo Verona

Minute	Text commentary
49'	Full-time whistle at the Meazza! Goals from Politano and Perisic propel Inter to a 2-0 win over Chievo Verona and a return to third place!
45'	Four minutes of injury time added on
45'	Great strike from distance by Gagliardini: Semper is there and punches it away for the corner!
43'	Candreva has an attempt himself, looking to make it 3-0. Semper denies for a corner!
41'	GOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! Ivan Perisic makes no mistake this time, as he follows up Cedric's shot denied by the post by slotting into Chievo's net to pull ahead 2-0!!!
41'	Cedric strikes the post from close range after Candreva supplied the chance!
37'	Incredible chance for Inter as Miranda slides the ball through the center of the box, but no one is there to redirect towards goal
35'	Switch for Chievo Verona as Pellissier replaces Vignato
34'	Final substitution for Spalletti: Lautaro comes on for Icardi
33'	Great chance for Mauro Icardi, who sends his header up and above Semper
32'	Change for Di Carlo: Tomovic out, Jaroszynski in
30'	It is the second yellow card for Rigoni, who is sent off to leave Chievo Verona with ten men
30'	Rigoni lunges into Gagliardini, Valeri draws the second yellow card
29'	Ball played into the center by Perisic, too easy for Semper as he snags
25'	Tactical foul from Perisic who picks up the yellow card
23'	Chievo make a mistake in the back, heading the ball into Cedric who strikes from distance. Corner for Inter!
21'	Second change for Spalletti: Gagliardini relieves Vecino
19'	Post for Perisic! Nainggolan lays off for Perisic who gets into prime position and curls towards Semper's back post, but it softly strikes the post to keep it from 2-0!
17'	First change for Spalletti: Candreva replaces Politano who limps off in pain with an injury
13'	Incredible opportunity to double the lead: Politano curls towards the far post, Semper denies him and then Perisic's tap-in effort, which was struck too weakly. Corner for Inter!
9'	Perisic crosses in with his left foot to Icardi, but his header is lifted above the frame of the goal
8'	Politano keeps the ball in play, Chievo pick up possession and Vignato attempts to beat Handanovic at the far post, but it's one meter out from his left arm
7'	Cross from the right side by Perisic, the ball travels through the entire area and rolls out for a goal kick
5'	First change for Chievo Verona: Di Carlo inserts Kiyine for Grubac
1'	Play resumes for the second half at San Siro: no changes in the two formations. Come on guys, forza Inter!

Handanovic	6.42 6.42	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Icardi	4.28 4.28	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Miranda	6.2 6.2	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Perisic	6.57 6.57	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Candreva	6.34 6.34	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Gagliardini	6.7 6.7	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Skriniar	6.44 6.44	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Valero	5.13 5.13	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Vecino	5.33 5.33	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Nainggolan	5.71 5.71	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Politano	7.24 7.24	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Martínez	5.65 5.65	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Asamoah	7.37 7.37	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Soares	6.46 6.46	2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X YOUR RATING
Average rating	6.13	SEND RATINGS

10	shots on target	0
6	shots off target	4
10	fouls committed	18
17	corners	0
2	offsides	2
71%	ball possession	29%

The reverse fixture between Inter and Chievo ended 1-1: only once have these two teams drawn both matches in a single Serie A campaign, 2004/05.

After losing their first Serie A home meeting against Chievo (December 2001), Inter have gone unbeaten in each of their following 15 such games at the Meazza (W11 D4).

Chievo won their last league away game, against Lazio - the last time they won successive Serie A away matches was back in February 2017.

Chievo’s Sergio Pellissier has scored seven top-flight goals against Inter (including two in his last two meetings), only against Lazio has he scored more in the competition (eight).

Inter have drawn their last three Serie A games and could draw four in a row for the first time since February 2018 (five)

Inter have won their last two Serie A meetings played on a Monday - they have never won three such matches in a row.

No side has conceded fewer goals than Inter in the first halves of the current Serie A campaign (nine, level with AC Milan); on the other hand, Chievo have scored the fewest in the same period (nine).

Inter’s Ivan Perisic has scored more Serie A goals against Chievo than any other team (six goals in six meetings), including his only hat-trick in the competition (December 2017 at the Meazza).

wins(12) draws(4) defeats(1)

13 May 2019	2-0	39' Politano, 87' Perisic,	fixture
3 December 2017	5-0	23' Perisic, 39' Icardi, 58' Perisic, 60' Skriniar, 92' Perisic,	fixture
14 January 2017	3-1	34' Pellissier, 71' Icardi, 87' Perisic, 94' Eder,	fixture
3 February 2016	1-0	48' Icardi,	fixture
3 May 2015	0-0		fixture
13 January 2014	1-1	8' Paloschi, 12' Nagatomo	fixture
10 February 2013	3-1	2' Cassano, 21' Rigoni, 26' Ranocchia, 52' Milito	fixture
23 October 2011	1-0	34' Motta	fixture
9 April 2011	2-0	67' Cambiasso, 86' Maicon	fixture
9 May 2010	4-3	11' Motta (Aut), 13' Mantovani (Aut), 34' Cambiasso, 39' Milito, 54' Balotelli, 62' Granoche, 76' Pellissier	fixture
14 December 2008	4-2	4' Maxwell, 49' Stankovic, 53' Pellissier, 67' Bentivoglio, 81' Ibrahimovic, 90' Ibrahimovic	fixture
24 September 2006	4-3	11' Crespo, 61' Samuel, 67' Stankovic, 73' Crespo, 80' Pellissier (Rig), 89' Tiribocchi, 92' Brighi	fixture
5 February 2006	1-0	7' Cruz	fixture
22 January 2005	1-1	76' Mandelli, 86' Martins	fixture
14 March 2004	0-0		fixture
29 September 2002	2-1	2' Marazzina, 15' Vieri, 78' Vieri (R)	fixture
15 December 2001	1-2	19' Corradi, 25' Vieri, 53' Marazzina	fixture

MILAN - Mission accomplished. Luciano Spalletti’s Inter won 2-0 on matchday 36 against ChievoVerona in front of 57,855 fans at San Siro in what was an important result in the race to qualify for the 2019-20 Champions League. Thanks to this win in which Politano and Perisic scored, the Nerazzurri move back into third on 66 points (one point ahead of Atalanta, four ahead of AC Milan and Roma) with two games left.

Inter had a stronghold on the first half of proceedings at San Siro Monday night, going full throttle from the opening whistle by pushing numbers forward in an effort to take an early advantage over the visitors from Verona. In the sixth minute, Cedric quickly took a throw which allowed Politano cross but Semper dealt with his header at the far post.

For the better part of 30 minutes, the Nerazzurri kept knocking at Chievo's door, showing ambition and desire to plunge forward, swing in crosses and put goalkeeper Semper under intense pressure. The Flying Donkeys struggled to keep Perisic in front of them as he continuously ran in behind amd exploited space on the left flank through some quality combinations between him and Asamoah.

Chievo defenders Cesar and Bani did well to absorb pressure, taking one block after another to keep Politano and Nainggolan off the scoresheet. In the 25th minute, Bani did brilliantly to clear the danger from his six-yard box after Perisic headed the ball back across goal. Several efforts and corner kicks later, the Nerazzurri were eventually rewarded for their efforts in the 39th minute as Politano struck the ball low and hard from the edge of the box. It glanced off one post and drifted towards the other and into the back of the net. The goal was thoroughly deserved and took Inter into the break 1-0 up.

After the break, the first chance fell for the visitors. In the 53rd minute, Vignato looked to beat Handanovic with a powerful right-foot effort that went just wide. It didn’t take long for the Nerazzurri to respond. Perisic got away down the left and crossed it for Icardi who headed over. In the 57th minute, Politano forced Semper into action with a great left-foot strike before the goalkeeper got up to deny Perisic on the follow-up. Spalletti was then forced into his first change with Candreva coming on after Politano took a knock. Inter almost scored a second in the 64th minute when Perisic cut inside and beat Semper with his right but the shot struck the far post. That was followed by another change as Gagliardini came on for Vecino. In the 69th minute, Cedric posed a threat and the Portuguese’s right-foot effort was deflected out for a corner. Soon after, Chievo went down to ten men in the 76th minute after Rigoni was shown a second yellow card for bringing Gagliardini down. In the 78th minute, Icardi was unable to hit the target from a good position and went off soon after with Lautaro Martinez coming on. He almost made an impact straight away from a low Miranda cross. Inter were finally able to extend the lead in the 86th minute. Candreva played the ball to Cedric who hit the post but the ball fell to Perisic who did well to apply the finish with his left. At the end, Inter could have scored a third but Candreva and Gagliardini were kept out by Semper. After 94 minutes, it finished Inter 2-0 ChievoVerona.

There are two more teams to face with Champions League qualification on the line and they are Napoli and Empoli. Now and always, #ForzaInter!

INTER 2-0 CHIEVOVERONA

Goals: 39' Politano (I), 86' Perisic (I)

INTER: 1 Handanovic; 21 Cedric Soares, 37 Skriniar, 23 Miranda, 18 Asamoah; 8 Vecino (65' 5 Gagliardini), 20 Borja Valero; 16 Politano (62' 87 Candreva), 14 Nainggolan, 44 Perisic; 9 Icardi (79' 10 Lautaro)

Substitutes: 27 Padelli, 11 Keita, 13 Ranocchia, 15 Joao Mario, 29 Dalbert

Coach: Luciano Spalletti

CHIEVOVERONA: 1 Semper; 27 Depaoli, 14 Bani, 12 Cesar, 40 Tomovic (78' 44 Jaroszynski); 56 Hetemaj, 4 Rigoni, 11 Leris; 55 Vignato (80' 31 Pellissier); 69 Meggiorini, 25 Grubac (51' 13 Kiyine)

Substitutes: 67 Caprile, 3 Tanasijevic, 7 Piazon, 9 Stepinski, 10 Pucciarelli, 18 Karamoko, 21 Burruchaga, 33 Andreolli, 43 Ndrecka

Coach: Domenico Di Carlo

Bookings: Grubac (C), Borja Valero (I), Perisic (I)

Red card: 76' Rigoni (C) second booking

Stoppage time: 1' + 4'

Referee: Paolo Valeri

Assistants: Gori, Prenna

Fourth official: Volpi

VAR: Di Bello, Ranghetti

starting lineups

Handanovic 1	1 Semper
Soares 21	27 Depaoli
Skriniar 37	14 Bani
Miranda 23	12 Cesar
Asamoah 18	40 Tomovic
Vecino 8	56 Hetemaj
Valero 20	4 Rigoni
Politano 16	11 Leris
Nainggolan 14	55 Vignato
Perisic 44	69 Meggiorini
Icardi 9	25 Grubac

substitutes

Padelli 27	67 Caprile
Gagliardini 5	3 Tanasijevic
Martínez 10	7 Piazon
Balde 11	9 Stepinski
Ranocchia 13	10 Pucciarelli
Joao Mario 15	13 Kiyine
Estevão 29	18 Karamoko
Candreva 87	21 Burruchaga
	31 Pellissier
	33 Andreolli
	43 Ndrecka
	44 Jaroszynski

Final score

13 May 2019 21:00

starting lineups

substitutes

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