Inter beat Spezia 3-0. (The chronicle) Sassuolo-Lecce 1-0 (The chronicle)
Inter dominate, win without difficulty, manages the game and is never worried by La Spezia. A great team performance, solid and technically of a much higher level. He wins 3-0, but the result could have been even more rounded. Everything works well, Lautaro returns to the goal who celebrates in front of 71 thousand fans, there is the confirmation of Barella and Calhanoglu, the defense always orderly, the reserves once again do not disappoint. But the – almost – perfect story is that of Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian returns to San Siro after more than 450 days, the goal does not come because the crossbar denies him the greatest joy but there is his hand in both Lautaro’s network (assist and newfound harmony) and in the doubling signed by Calhanoglu, creating turmoil in the Ligurian defense. He was visibly moved upon entering the field, the greeting from the public was positive but not overwhelming and he reciprocated by placing his hand on his heart. Apart from the square, facts are needed, after rivers of words and the Belgian does perhaps the best thing, he proves to be a team man before he is a bomber. He leaves the limelight to his companions, offering them the best light, especially his friend Lautaro. An excellent performance as a ‘supporting player’ and at the moment after leaving the field the applause is thunderous and the first choruses can be heard. The 71,000 Nerazzurri fans leave San Siro with a smile. Inter did not do anything wrong, they waited patiently for the moment to sink and did it with Lautaro Martinez, served by Lautaro’s header. Then Inter wasted many chances of doubling, both with the Argentine and with the Belgian’s crossbar. But it is not a harbinger of sensational twists. Because at 7 ‘of the second half, Calhanoglu collects a vacant ball and with the plate places the ball at the edge of the pole, doubling and playing now safe. The Spezia that seems to have managed to contain the hosts – not without worries – surrenders to Inter. Inzaghi then recalls the starting attackers and gives space to Dzeko and Correa. And even from the reserves he is not disappointed, the Argentine finds the goal by realizing the assist of Dzeko good at controlling from the chest and serving his partner. After the uncertainties experienced at Lecce’s debut, Inter is loud and sends a signal to direct rivals for the title. Tomorrow it will be the turn of Napoli and Milan, then it will be the turn of Rome and Juventus. All forced to win to keep pace with Inzaghi’s team and with the certainty of Skriniar’s stay, the Nerazzurri coach can now concentrate on the championship with more serenity. Next week it’s up to Lazio stopped by Turin and Inter arrive there with greater certainty and awareness.
A goal-masterpiece by Berardi gives Sassuolo the first points of the season, leaving Lecce dry-mouthed. The decisive goal in the final of the first half, with a jewel from outside the area of rare beauty by the number 10 of Dionisi. A goal that allowed the Emilians to manage the advantage until the end, despite the generous return of the Apulians who, thanks to the inclusion of Banda at the beginning of the second half, sought in vain the way of the net at least a draw. Both wanted immediate redemption after their debut defeats against Juve and Inter. Mission accomplished only by Sassuolo who, without particularly shining, has asserted the weight of his singles, in particular Berardi, the only one among him to make himself dangerous. At the beginning, the first starting shirt for Pinamonti. Sassuolo without the injured Traoré and Muldur, with Raspadori just sold to Napoli, also fielded Erlic in defense and Henrique, the latter preferred to Thorstvedt. Lecce too with the 4-3-3 form. Many confirmations for Baroni, with Ceesay central point flanked by Strefezza and the former Di Francesco. The game wakes up especially in the second half of the first half, also thanks to a less shy Sassuolo. At 39 ‘Berardi’s goal-masterpiece, freshly renewed until 2027. On the rejection of the Lecce defense, after a corner kick, from outside the area the Calabrian talent adjusts his left and, on the fly, without thinking for a moment, directs the ball where Falcone cannot reach. Before the break (42 ‘) Henrique tries to surprise the Lecce goalkeeper, who intercepts his lob. In the second half, the entry of Banda in place of Di Francesco guarantees greater liveliness to Lecce’s offensive game. At 13 ‘Gonzales arrives with a moment of delay to the appointment with the goal after a cross from the right by Gendrey. He risks Sassuolo while still managing to keep the situation under control with a careful defense. Lecce plays better and more vertically than in the first half, but it is not enough for the draw. At 40 ‘Berardi again seeks the way to goal with a shot that does not frame the goal. All in all right result
Source: Ansa
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