UCL: Inter Thrash Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 in Champions League
Cristian Chivu made history as Inter Milan's manager, leading the team to a flawless start in the European/UEFA Champions League campaign.
With Francesco Esposito's goal and assist, Inter secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, marking their first three wins without conceding a single goal...
Cristian Chivu made history as Inter Milan's manager, leading the team to a 4-0 victory over Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in Brussels. This win marked Inter's first-ever meeting with the Belgian side, who had previously faced Italian opposition only once.
The match saw Union Saint-Gilloise create two early chances, almost securing a perfect start. However, Inter Milan's defense held strong, and Francesco Esposito's goal and assist helped the Nerazzurri dominate the game.
Promise David broke through the visitors' defense in the third minute, unleashing a powerful shot that Yann Sommer expertly saved. The ball was subsequently cleared for a corner kick.
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From the corner, the ball fell to Christian Burgess at the back post, but his shot was dramatically cleared off the line by Lautaro Martinez.
Inter Milan's attack finally gained momentum at the midway point of the first half, with Hakan Calhanoglu's long-range shot testing Kjell Scherpen's reflexes. Despite the initial struggles, Inter's relentless pressure paid off just before halftime, as Calhanoglu's corner kick created chaos in the box, allowing Denzel Dumfries to score.
The visitors sealed a two-goal lead by halftime, thanks to swift interplay between Dumfries, Francesco Esposito, and Lautaro Martinez. Dumfries initiated the move, breaking forward before finding Esposito, who laid the ball off to Martinez. The Argentine forward finished with aplomb, curling the ball home in stoppage time.
Union Saint-Gilloise's hopes of a comeback were swiftly extinguished just five minutes into the second half. A VAR review awarded Inter a penalty after Kamiel Van de Perre was found to have handled the ball in the box. Hakan Calhanoglu converted the penalty with ease, slotting the ball into the bottom left corner.
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With this win, Chivu became the first Inter Milan manager to achieve three consecutive wins in a single European/UEFA Champions League campaign without conceding a goal. This impressive feat showcases Chivu's tactical prowess and Inter's strong team performance.
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