MILAN - Inter Milan scored five goals to overturn Udinese, scoring twice in the first 15 minutes at San Siro. As with Napoli, Chivu's team was once again forced to come back from two points behind. The 5-3 victory over Udinese is a testament to their explosive strength, built on quality and energy. Carlos Augusto initiated the Nerazzurri's response and immediately closed the gap before Barella, a full-back, leveled the score at 2-2. Diouf's assist for Thuram made it 3-2. Inter weren't content with a lead early in the second half. Esposito made it 4-2, following a textbook move, finished off by Zielinski. Substitute Bonny joined in the goal celebrations to make it 5-2. Udinese's 5-3 victory, with the match already over, was the result of a defensive lapse by the Nerazzurri. Inter, with a perfect record, are preparing for the league-leading clash with Gasperini's side in the capital before the international break.
INTER – UDINESE 5-3
Inter (3-5-2): J. Martinez 5; Akanji 5.5, Stones 6 (62′ Pavard 6), Bastoni 6.5 (70′ Dimarco 6); Diouf 6.5, Barella 7.5, Zielinski 6.5 (82′ Stankovic n/a), Mkhitaryan 6 (62′ Jones 6.5), Carlos Augusto 7; Esposito 7, Thuram 7 (70′ Bonny 7).
UDINESE (3-4-1-2): Okoye 6.5; Abankwah 6, Kabasele 4.5, Ebosse 5; Vojvoda 5.5 (73′ Bertola 6), Miller 5.5 (73′ Chakvetadze 6), Karlstrom 5.5, Kamara 5; Unai Gomez 6.5 (61′ Gueye 6.5), Ekkelenkamp 6.5 (80′ Lovric sv); Davis 6.5 (80′ Bayo sv).
Markers: 9′ Abankwah, 16′ Ekkelenkamp, 26′ Carlos Augusto, 35′ Barella, 57′ Thuram, 79′ Bonny, 91′ Gueye
Referee: Pairetto 6
