The report of the 245th Derby della Madonnina. Inter vs Milan ends 0-1 thanks to Christian Pulisic’s goal in the 54th minute.
Inter-Milan first half:
The match produces a chance after only three minutes. Thuram twists in the box and with an impressive header finds the corner, Maignan touches the ball with an impressive save and pushes it to a corner. Inter stay dangerous in the 26th minute with another big chance. The corner finds Acerbi’s flick at the near post, he hits the crossbar. Another Inter woodwork in the 37th minute. Thuram heads the ball across for Lautaro’s close-range shot, Maignan reacts with an outstanding stop and deflects it onto the post. In the 43rd minute Milan have their first chance with Pulisic, a shot from 25 meters that goes wide by a small margin.
Inter-Milan second half
The second half starts in the best way for Milan. In the 53rd minute Fofana wins the ball in midfield, plays it to Saelemaekers who shoots while slipping, Sommer pushes it aside, Pulisic is fastest on the rebound and finishes with the winning tap-in. In the 72nd minute Inter have their biggest chance. Pavlovic steps on Thuram’s foot in the box and after an on-field review Sozza awards the penalty. Calhanoglu steps up and Maignan blocks him, decisive again with a double save. The final phase is a struggle, Milan hold on and finally secure the three points.
