Match report

Inter Defeats Cagliari 3-1 in Serie A Clash

Cagliari
Cagliari
1–3
FT
Inter
Inter
May 15, 2022

Inter emerged victorious against Cagliari in their latest Serie A fixture, securing a 3-1 result. The Nerazzurri dominated most of the game with early goals from Matteo Darmian and Lautaro Martínez, while a late third goal sealed the win. Despite Cagliari's efforts to fight back through Christos Lykogiannis, Inter maintained their composure and extended their lead in Serie A.

Key Facts

  • • Inter scored three goals by Matteo Darmian (25'), Lautaro Martínez (51' and 84')
  • • Christos Lykogiannis scored for Cagliari at the 54'
  • • Milan Škriniar had a goal cancelled due to VAR intervention in the 12th minute
  • • Matteo Darmian received a yellow card in the 37th minute

Lineups

Cagliari

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 28 A. Cragno (G)
  • 23 L. Ceppitelli (D)
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis (D)
  • 29 Dalbert Henrique (M)
  • 12 R. Bellanova (D)
  • 15 G. Altare (D)
  • 27 A. Grassi (M)
  • 8 R. Marin (M)
  • 6 M. Rog (M)
  • 30 L. Pavoletti (F)
  • 10 João Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 N. Nández
  • 9 K. Baldé
  • 44 A. Carboni
  • 4 D. Baselli
  • 20 G. Pereiro
  • 25 G. Zappa
  • 66 M. Lovato
  • 21 Zito Luvumbo
  • 40 S. Walukiewicz
  • 1 S. Aresti
  • 14 A. Deiola
  • 16 K. Strootman

Inter

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Handanovič (G)
  • 36 M. Darmian (M)
  • 6 S. de Vrij (D)
  • 37 M. Škriniar (D)
  • 95 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 14 I. Perišić (M)
  • 77 M. Brozović (M)
  • 20 H. Çalhanoğlu (M)
  • 23 N. Barella (M)
  • 9 E. Džeko (F)
  • 10 L. Martínez (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 D. Dumfries
  • 5 R. Gagliardini
  • 33 D. D'Ambrosio
  • 19 J. Correa
  • 7 A. Sánchez
  • 32 F. Dimarco
  • 18 R. Gosens
  • 13 A. Ranocchia
  • 22 A. Vidal
  • 97 I. Radu
  • 88 F. Caicedo
  • 21 A. Cordaz

Timeline

  1. Inter
    12' Inter Var · Goal cancelled
    Milan Škriniar
  2. Inter
    25' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Darmian · Assist: Ivan Perišić
  3. Inter
    37' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    M. Darmian

    Foul

  4. Inter
    51' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Martinez · Assist: N. Barella
  5. Cagliari
    54' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Lykogiannis · Assist: M. Rog
  6. Cagliari
    56' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Rog · On: N. Nández
  7. Cagliari
    56' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Pavoletti · On: K. Balde
  8. Inter
    58' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Darmian · On: D. Dumfries
  9. Inter
    58' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Barella · On: R. Gagliardini
  10. Inter
    70' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Bastoni · On: D. D'Ambrosio
  11. Inter
    70' Inter subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Dzeko · On: J. Correa
  12. Cagliari
    79' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Altare · On: A. Carboni
  13. Cagliari
    79' Cagliari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Razvan Marin · On: Daniele Baselli
  14. Inter
    84' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Martinez · Assist: R. Gagliardini
  15. Inter
    85' Inter subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Martinez · On: Alexis Sánchez
  16. Cagliari
    86' Cagliari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dalbert Henrique · On: G. Pereiro
  17. Inter
    87' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    H. Calhanoglu

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cagliari Inter
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 81% 89%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 17
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 334 565
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 7
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 269 505
Shots Inside Box 5 14
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Inter took an early lead when Matteo Darmian scored after a good assist from Ivan Perišić, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Lautaro Martínez's second goal in the 84th minute put Inter comfortably ahead, despite Cagliari's attempt to make it closer with Lykogiannis' goal earlier.