“Hakan Çalhanoglu fires home from outside the box to give Inter an early lead they would not relinquish.”
Pivotal“Cagliari make a triple substitution in a bid to change the game's shape, bringing on Kevin Carlos, Alieu Fadera and Raphael Kofler.”
“Kevin Carlos picks up a late yellow card as Cagliari's frustration boils over chasing an equalizer that never comes.”
Cagliari
Inter
Outstanding performance
Inter•MidfielderInter took the lead inside nine minutes through Hakan Çalhanoglu and never looked back, dominating possession at 65% and racking up 31 shots to Cagliari's 10 while creating six big chances to the hosts' none. Cagliari never registered a shot on target across the ninety minutes, a damning statistic that reflects how comfortably Simone Inzaghi's side controlled proceedings, even if they were wasteful in front of goal themselves, missing six big chances of their own. For Cagliari, this result keeps them mired in mid-table anxiety with defensive frailty on full display, particularly with zero saves needed from Inter's goalkeeper against a side who managed just five efforts total. Inter, meanwhile, made a strong statement early in the season, with squad depth on show as they rotated through eight second-half substitutions without ever taking their foot off the gas.
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Cagliari wins a corner after Benjamin Pavard concedes.
Attempt missed. Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan had a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that went wide to the left. He was assisted by Alessandro Bastoni.
Attempt missed. Riccardo Ciervo from Cagliari takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Cagliari wins a corner after John Stones concedes.
Attempt missed. Juan Rodríguez from Cagliari took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt missed by Piotr Zielinski from Inter Milan, who took a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Foul committed by Kevin Carlos of Cagliari.
John Stones of Inter Milan wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kevin CarlosYellow CardKevin Carlos of Cagliari receives a yellow card for a foul.
John Stones from Inter Milan misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Federico Dimarco provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved.
Inter Milan wins a corner after Elia Caprile concedes.
Gennaro Borrelli from Cagliari misses a header from the left side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the right. The attempt was assisted by Alessandro Romano, who delivered a cross after a corner.
Cagliari win a corner after Curtis Jones concedes.
Michel Adopo's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Cagliari wins a corner after Yann Bisseck concedes.
Substitution for Cagliari: Riccardo Ciervo comes on for Alessandro Deiola.
Substitution for Inter Milan: Yann Bisseck comes on for Luis Henrique.
Attempt missed. Adam Obert from Cagliari takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. He was assisted by Alieu Fadera.
Gennaro Borrelli from Cagliari wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Benjamin Pavard of Inter Milan.
Attempt missed. Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes close but misses to the left. Federico Dimarco provided the assist with a cross.
Substitution for Cagliari: Gennaro Borrelli comes on for Daniel Maldini.
Attempt missed. Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the left. Lautaro Martínez provided the assist.
Attempt missed by Alieu Fadera from Cagliari, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan misses a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it to the right. Federico Dimarco provided the assist.
Cagliari wins a corner after John Stones concedes.
Alessandro Romano from Cagliari commits a foul.
Curtis Jones from Inter Milan wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
Attempt missed. Alessandro Romano from Cagliari shoots with his right foot from the right side of the box, but it's too high after a corner.
Cagliari wins a corner after Benjamin Pavard concedes.
Substitution for Inter Milan: John Stones comes on for Manuel Akanji.
Lautaro Martínez's right-footed shot from the left side of the box for Inter Milan is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Alessandro Bastoni.
Attempt missed by Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan, who took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Substitution for Inter Milan: Marcus Thuram comes on for Francesco Pio Esposito.
Curtis Jones from Inter Milan has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's blocked. Nicolò Barella provided the assist.
Inter Milan win a corner after Raphael Kofler concedes.
Substitution for Inter Milan: Piotr Zielinski comes on for Hakan Çalhanoglu.
Substitution for Inter Milan: Curtis Jones comes on for Petar Sucic.
Attempt missed by Alieu Fadera from Cagliari, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Cagliari wins a corner after Josep Martínez concedes.
Kevin Carlos from Cagliari is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Alessandro Bastoni commits a foul for Inter Milan.
Francesco Pio Esposito of Inter Milan misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Petar Sucic provided the cross.
Hakan Çalhanoglu's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Substitution for Cagliari: Kevin Carlos comes on for Paul Mendy.
Substitution for Cagliari: Raphael Kofler comes on for Harry Winks.
Substitution for Cagliari: Alieu Fadera comes on for Jacopo Fazzini.
Alessandro Deiola from Cagliari commits a foul.
Francesco Pio Esposito from Inter Milan wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Alessandro Deiola from Cagliari receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Cagliari is called offside. Paul Mendy is the player caught in an offside position.
Attempt saved. Elia Caprile from Cagliari saves a right-footed shot from the center of the box by Francesco Pio Esposito of Inter Milan, which was assisted by Nicolò Barella's cross.
Inter Milan win a corner after Alessandro Deiola concedes.
Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Hakan Çalhanoglu provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Jacopo Fazzini from Cagliari takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high after a corner.
Daniel Maldini's right-footed shot from outside the box for Cagliari is blocked.
Cagliari wins a corner after Petar Sucic concedes it.
Daniel Maldini from Cagliari wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Nicolò Barella of Inter Milan commits a foul.
The second half begins with the score at Cagliari 0, Inter Milan 1.
First half ends with Inter Milan leading Cagliari 1-0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Attempt saved. Elia Caprile (Cagliari) saves a right-footed shot from outside the box by Francesco Pio Esposito (Inter Milan) in the center of the goal.
Cagliari is called offside as Paul Mendy is caught in an offside position.
Attempt missed. Federico Dimarco from Inter Milan has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Francesco Pio Esposito.
Jacopo Fazzini from Cagliari commits a foul.
Luis Henrique from Inter Milan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed by Luis Henrique from Inter Milan, who took a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Alessandro Romano from Cagliari wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lautaro Martínez commits a foul for Inter Milan.
Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan has his right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked.
Inter Milan win a corner after Alessandro Deiola concedes.
Foul committed by Paul Mendy of Cagliari.
Hakan Çalhanoglu of Inter Milan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes to the left. Federico Dimarco provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Inter Milan wins a corner after Juan Rodríguez concedes.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Nicolò Barella's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. He was assisted by Alessandro Bastoni.
Cagliari is called offside. Paul Mendy is the player caught offside.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Attempt blocked. Francesco Pio Esposito (Inter Milan) header from more than 35 yards is blocked.
Lautaro Martínez's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Attempt missed. Benjamin Pavard from Inter Milan takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes high and wide to the left after a corner.
Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the right. Hakan Çalhanoglu provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Attempt saved. Federico Dimarco from Inter Milan has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the top center of the goal by Elia Caprile from Cagliari. The shot was assisted by Nicolò Barella with a cross.
Corner awarded to Inter Milan after Elia Caprile concedes.
Nicolò Barella from Inter Milan has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved.
Manuel Akanji from Inter Milan misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
Foul committed by Alessandro Romano of Cagliari.
Petar Sucic from Inter Milan is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Manuel AkanjiYellow CardManuel Akanji of Inter Milan receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Daniel Maldini from Cagliari wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manuel Akanji from Inter Milan commits a foul.
assist: Nicolò Barella
Goal! Inter Milan takes the lead 1-0 against Cagliari with a right-footed shot from outside the box by Hakan Çalhanoglu.
Attempt missed. Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan had a header from the center of the box.
Francesco Pio Esposito of Inter Milan is caught offside.
First half begins.
Both Cagliari and Inter opened the season with wins, setting up an intriguing early-season clash in Sardinia. Inter arrive as heavy favorites after a 4-1 demolition of Monza, but Cagliari will fancy their chances after a gritty 1-0 win at Parma.
