Match report

Inter Defeats Chievo 2-0 in Serie A Clash

Inter
Inter
2–0
FT
Chievo
Chievo
May 13, 2019

Inter held off Chievo to secure a 2-0 win in the Serie A match, with goals from Ivan Perišić and Matteo Politano. The victory was decisive despite Chievo's early yellow cards and eventual red card for N. Rigoni. The match showcased Inter's resilience and strategic play, particularly as they capitalized on their numerical advantage late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Inter 2-0 Chievo
  • • Matteo Politano scored Inter's first goal in the 39th minute
  • • Ivan Perišić sealed the victory with a goal in the 86th minute
  • • N. Rigoni of Chievo was sent off with a red card in the 76th minute
  • • Borja Valero and Ivan Perišić received yellow cards for Inter

Lineups

Inter

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Handanovič (G)
  • 23 João Miranda (D)
  • 18 K. Asamoah (D)
  • 21 Cédric Soares (D)
  • 37 M. Škriniar (D)
  • 44 I. Perišić (M)
  • 14 R. Nainggolan (M)
  • 20 Borja Valero (M)
  • 8 M. Vecino (M)
  • 9 M. Icardi (F)
  • 16 M. Politano (M)

Substitutes

  • 87 A. Candreva
  • 5 R. Gagliardini
  • 10 Lautaro Martínez
  • 29 Dalbert Henrique
  • 13 A. Ranocchia
  • 11 K. Baldé
  • 15 João Mário
  • 27 D. Padelli

Chievo

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Šemper (G)
  • 12 B. Cesar (D)
  • 40 N. Tomović (D)
  • 14 M. Bani (D)
  • 4 N. Rigoni (M)
  • 56 P. Hetemaj (M)
  • 27 F. Depaoli (D)
  • 11 M. Léris (M)
  • 55 Emanuel Vignato (M)
  • 69 R. Meggiorini (F)
  • 25 S. Grubac (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. Kiyine
  • 44 P. Jaroszyński
  • 31 S. Pellissier
  • 67 E. Caprile
  • 33 M. Andreolli
  • 7 Lucas Piazon
  • 10 M. Pucciarelli
  • 3 S. Tanasijević
  • 21 M. Burruchaga
  • 9 M. Stępiński
  • 43 A. Ndrecka
  • 18 I. Karamoko

Timeline

  1. Chievo
    26' Chievo Card · Yellow Card
    S. Grubac
  2. Inter
    35' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    Borja Valero
  3. Chievo
    36' Chievo Card · Yellow Card
    N. Rigoni
  4. Inter
    39' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    Matteo Politano
  5. Chievo
    51' Chievo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Grubac · On: S. Kiyine
  6. Inter
    62' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matteo Politano · On: A. Candreva
  7. Inter
    65' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Vecino · On: R. Gagliardini
  8. Inter
    70' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    Ivan Perišić
  9. Chievo
    76' Chievo Card · Yellow Card
    N. Rigoni
  10. Chievo
    76' Chievo Card · Red Card
    N. Rigoni
  11. Chievo
    78' Chievo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Tomović · On: P. Jaroszyński
  12. Inter
    79' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Icardi · On: L. Martinez
  13. Chievo
    80' Chievo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Vignato · On: S. Pellissier
  14. Inter
    86' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    Ivan Perišić

Match Stats

Stat Inter Chievo
Fouls 10 18
Pass Accuracy 88% 73%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — 1
Total Shots 24 5
Corners 17 0
Total Passes 626 259
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 10 0
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 71% 29%
Accurate Passes 552 188
Shots Inside Box 13 1
Saves 0 8
Shots Outside Box 11 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Inter's early goal by Matteo Politano in the 39th minute set the tone for the match
  • ▸ Chievo's red card for N. Rigoni in the 76th minute shifted the momentum significantly in favor of Inter, leading to their second goal by Ivan Perišić