Serie A: Inter Milan Keep Pressure on Atalanta with 2-0 Win Over Como

Inter Milan maintained their pursuit of Serie A leaders Atalanta with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Como. Read the match report.

Inter Milan, the reigning Serie A champions, displayed a greater sense of purpose when in possession of the ball, but their regional rivals, Como, proved to be formidable opponents in the midfield battle. As a result, Inter's attacking opportunities were limited, with only two clear chances arising in a tightly contested first half.

One of these chances presented itself just after the 30-minute mark, when Henrikh Mkhitaryan cleverly picked out an unmarked Denzel Dumfries. However, the Dutch defender failed to capitalize on the opportunity, blasting his shot over the crossbar from a mere 12 yards out, a miss that would prove to be a significant one in the context of the match.

As the first half drew to a close, Inter Milan's Federico Dimarco came close to breaking the deadlock, but his shot on the turn was comfortably gathered by Como goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

The match's decisive moment arrived just three minutes into the second half, when Hakan Çalhanoğlu's corner was met by a precise header from Carlos Augusto. The Brazilian defender was able to drift between two markers and guide his header past Reina, giving Inter Milan the lead. This goal forced Como to adopt a more attacking approach, and they nearly found an equalizer when Nico Paz was left unmarked from a corner. The Argentine midfielder's effort was superbly saved by Yann Sommer, who made a fine low stop to preserve Inter's advantage.

Despite both teams having a reputation for conceding goals in the final 10 minutes of matches this season, a late surge of excitement seemed unlikely. Como struggled to create meaningful opportunities, while Inter Milan lacked the precision to turn promising positions into clear-cut chances. As a result, the match meandered towards its conclusion, with Inter Milan ultimately securing a 2-0 victory.

The outcome of the match was ultimately sealed in stoppage time, courtesy of a stunning strike from Marcus Thuram. The forward embarked on a powerful run at the Como defence, before unleashing an unstoppable shot that thundered into the top corner, securing a vital three points for Inter Milan.

Inter Milan maintained their pursuit of Serie A leaders Atalanta with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The win marked Inter's 14th triumph in their last 16 matches across all competitions, keeping them within three points of Atalanta, with a game in hand.

Although Inter Milan didn't quite hit their stride, they demonstrated sufficient quality to overcome Como. The match began in unremarkable fashion, with Inter failing to assert their dominance as anticipated. Despite Como's recent connections to Hollywood's elite, the opening stages of the match were more akin to a gritty, realistic drama than a blockbuster hit.