Inter Milan v Shakhtar
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Incredible scenes at the San Siro as 10-man Inter hold on to claim a 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk. The win sees Inter claim their first victory of the league phase after suffering two defeats in their opening two matches. It initially looked as though the hosts would be left frustrated again when Bastoni was sent off in the 68th minute after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession. Shakhtar were already looking more likely to score, but were unable to make the most of their advantage. It was then Inter who struck the first and final blow of the game in the 77th minute when Mkhitaryan freed Augusto, who then ran through and poked the ball beyond Riznyk. Shakhtar looked to hit back when Newerton drew a fine save out of Josep Martinez two minutes from time, and the Inter goalkeeper held firm again to deny Matviienko from the resulting corner. Inter recorded 0.99 xG in total compared to the 0.56 put up by the visitors, and the hosts now look to a meeting with Fiorentina on Sunday. Meanwhile, Shakhtar prepare to welcome Zorya Luhansk the day before. That's all for this one, thanks for joining us!
FULL-TIME: INTER 1-0 SHAKHTAR DONETSK
Shakhtar are going to have to act fast if they're to stand any chance of salvaging a point. Inter are keeping them at bay at the moment...
There will be THREE minutes of stoppage time as Inter look to close out their first win of the league phase...
Inter win back possession, and Barella attempts to lob Riznyk from inside the centre circle. It would've looked brilliant had he pulled it off, but all it's done is give the ball back to Shakhtar as the game heads into stoppage time.
Now Shakhtar are piling on the pressure as they chase a late equaliser. Inter are going to have to hold firm here...
Shot Map
Team Stats
0.99
Expected Goals
0.56
45%
Possession
55%
5 (38%)
Shots on Goal
4 (33%)
1
Big Chances Created
0
5
Corners Won
4
369 (87%)
Accurate Passes
484 (91%)
50
Duels Won
41
4
Saves
4
9
Fouls Committed
10





