Inter Milan Edges Sassuolo 2-1 in Thrilling Serie A Match

Inter Milan beats Sassuolo 2-1 in Serie A

Sassuolo's Counter-Attacking Threat Falls Short Against Inter: Read about Inter's dominant performance against Sassuolo, where they secured a 2-1 win despite Sassuolo's valiant efforts to stage a comeback.

The win will do little to ease concerns about Inter's form after a shaky start to the season...

Inter Milan secured a 2-1 victory over Sassuolo at the San Siro, snapping their two-match losing streak in Serie A. This win marks a crucial turnaround for the Nerazzurri, who avoided suffering consecutive defeats for the first time since April 2023. Federico Dimarco's clinical finish in the 14th minute set the tone for Inter's dominance.

Dimarco's goal was a testament to Inter's attacking prowess, showcasing a beautifully crafted move that began with Nicolo Barella's driving run forward. Petar Sucic's awareness to lay off the ball for Dimarco proved pivotal, as the latter applied a side-footed finish past Arijanet Muric. This goal not only showcased Dimarco's skill but also highlighted Inter's ability to create scoring opportunities.

Despite taking the lead, Inter faced a late scare when Sassuolo's Walid Cheddira scored in the 81st minute, reducing the deficit to 2-1. However, Inter held firm, thanks to Carlos Augusto's insurance goal, which came after his shot took a deflection off Muharemovic and into the net. This win demonstrates Inter's resilience and ability to see off challenges.

Those concerns were eased when the hosts struck first in the 14th minute, courtesy of Federico Dimarco at the end of a wonderfully crafted move.

Nicolo Barella made a driving run forward and picked out Petar Sucic, who showed superb awareness to lay the ball off for Dimarco to apply a clinical side-footed finish past Arijanet Muric.

The first half began promisingly for Inter, with the team showing fluidity in their play. Hakan Calhanoglu had a golden opportunity to double the lead but agonizingly sliced his long-range effort over the bar. Marcus Thuram also had a chance, but he just missed the far post after being picked out by Denzel Dumfries' precise through ball.

Despite Inter's dominance, Sassuolo's counter-attacking threat was evident. Players like Armand Lauriente and Domenico Berardi looked lively, posing a constant danger to Inter's defense. This threat would likely be a key factor in the second half, as Sassuolo sought to capitalize on any mistakes made by the hosts.

Inter's ability to consistently carve open Sassuolo's defense posed a significant threat, likely causing concern for Sassuolo's manager, Fabio Grosso. The visitors were fortunate to have Josh Doig, who made a crucial block to deny Denzel Dumfries a scoring opportunity from deep inside the box.

Inter's dominance, Sassuolo remained a threat on the counter-attack. A swift and blistering counter-attack culminated in a driven effort from Lauriente, which was well held by Inter's goalkeeper, Josep Martinez. This display of attacking prowess highlighted Sassuolo's potential to catch Inter off guard.

The match was far from one-way traffic, with Sassuolo posing a significant threat and delivering moments of brilliance. Domenico Berardi's ferocious strike narrowly cleared the crossbar, while Andrea Pinamonti's header forced Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez into a stunning one-handed save.

Despite their dominance, Inter's defense was tested repeatedly by Sassuolo's well-drilled and resolute defensive shape, which was always poised to launch a counter-attack. Inter thought they had sealed the win in the 81st minute when Carlos Augusto's deflected shot beat Sassuolo goalkeeper Arijanet Muric, but the visitors managed to halve the deficit when Walid Cheddira slotted home from close range.

Inter get a big three points ✅3⃣#InterSassuolo pic.twitter.com/hDAskHm1zw

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 21, 2025

Inter thought they had sealed their victory when Davide Frattesi scored from close range, but the goal was disallowed for offside. This decision ultimately didn't affect the outcome, as Inter held on for the win.

The win will do little to ease concerns about Inter's form after a shaky start to the season. Despite securing all three points, Inter's performance was not convincing. Meanwhile, Sassuolo can take heart from their display, despite ultimately coming up short.

Carlos Augusto is the Panini Player of the Match for #InterSassuolo 👏 pic.twitter.com/ich1qPVVES

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 21, 2025

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The match was marked by Inter's dominance in possession and Sassuolo's counter-attacking threats. Inter's victory was well-deserved, given their superior performance throughout the match. Sassuolo, however, can take encouragement from their display, despite succumbing to a 12th defeat in their last 15 Serie A away games.