Como 3-4 Inter Milan: Match report and player ratings.

FC Como hosted Inter Milan today in a Serie A Sunday night showdown. Both teams came into the game looking to pick up a crucial three points. For, Inter a win would just put them out of Napoli reach and help secure a league title. Meanwhile a win for Como would see them reclaim fourth place and a Champions League spot after Juventus overtook them yesterday.

The game would start fairly even but Como had the slight front foot with the home ground advantage. They used this to pick up the lead in the 35th minute after Alex Valle scored. Valle goals came off a rebound from Nico Paz’s shot from Yann Sommer fell perfectly for the young spaniard to push it home.

However, Como were not done there as Nico Paz would find a second goal only ten minutes later. Jean Butez would play Paz into space with a long ball from a quick goal kick. From there he only had to beat one before finishing wonderfully past Sommer to make it two-nil Como.

But, Inter wouldn’t accept a defeat lying down, even away from home. Marcus Thuram managed to score only a minute later as Inter look to create a quick attack before the end of the half. Nicolo Barella crossed him a ball in before he easily beat Diego Carlos and pocked the ball passed Jean Butez to cut Como’s lead.

Marcus Thuram then managed to equalise the game for Como only three minutes into the second half for Inter. Nicolo Barella would play Thuram through again who would chip Jean Butez who was outside his box. However, that wasn’t all that Inter would have in store. They would manage to take the lead in the 58th minute after being two goals down. The goal to give Inter the lead came from a header from Denzel Dumfries from a free kick from Hakan Çalhanoglu.

One goal wasn’t enough for Dumfries as he managed to score again to secure all three points for Como. He put a lovely finish home after Marcus Thuram played him in the box after an Inter free kick. However, Como wouldn’t role over to Inter as they kept on the attack through the second half. Lucas Da Cunha would get one back from a spot kick. This came after Nico Paz was fouled inside the box by Denzel Dumfries.

Player Ratings:

The Best

Marcus Thuram – 8: Marcus Thuram warmed up to this game slowly but once he started going he couldn’t be stopped. He had two goals in four minutes of match time and was a constant threat for Inter. He also played a key role distributing the ball creating the assist for Denzel Dumfries second goal.

Nico Paz – 7: Nico Paz showed off his undoubted quality once again as he looked like the point guard to Como’s attack. Every single chance Como had came through Paz in the centre of their attack and he was rewarded with a goal.

Denzel Dumfries – 7.5: Dumfries was key for Inter Milan on the left flank as his counter part Federico Dimarco struggled. He was strong on both sides of the ball before topping up his performance with the goal to give Inter the lead. His two goals were also key for Inter winning the match.

The Worst:

Anastasios Douvikas – 4: Douvikas was poor for Como today despite his recent for as he struggled for an impact. He couldn’t beat Francesco Acerbi in the middle of the pitch and even when he did, Douvikas didn’t take any of his big chances, especially not when Inter had momentum in the first half.

Pio Esposito – 4: Pio Esposito had a poor game for Inter in his first start since missing the penalty for the Azzurri. He let the pressures of the game get to his head as he felt he need to play well. This lead to him make simple mistakes trying to play correctly instead of as himself.

Jean Butez – 3: Jean Butez was strong with the ball at his feet today, even managing an assists to Nico Paz. However his shot stopping has been nothing but a liability throughout the game, and if he didnt’t make a bunch of simple mistakes, Como could have easily taken a point or all three.