🧨 Chaos in Inter v Atalanta: 1-1, Chivu sent off 🟥, controversial goal? 😱 | OneFootball

Inter-Atalanta ends 1-1 amid protests, with Chivu being sent off. If the first half is dominated by Inter with a goal from Pio Esposito (25'), Atalanta grows in the end and equalizes with a dubious contact Sulemana-Dumfries leading to Krstovic's goal. More protests at the 87th minute for a contact in Atalanta's area between Frattesi and Scalvini.

Inter goes +8 over Milan, which has the chance to close the gap in tomorrow's match against Lazio. Atalanta, on the other hand, reaches 47 points.

In the first half, Inter immediately faces a scare with Sommer poorly deflecting a long-range shot from Scamacca, but this is the only danger faced by the Nerazzurri, who dominate the first half in opportunities and possession. The 1-0 comes in the 25th minute with Pio Esposito: a left-footed shot that goes under Scalvini's legs and Carnesecchi is imperfect in the save. In other attempts, the Nerazzurri are inaccurate.

At the start of the second half, Dumfries nearly scores with his classic header at the far post, and Carnesecchi saves a shot from Thuram: Atalanta seems broken but improves with offensive changes as the minutes pass. Indeed, Bernasconi shoots terribly on an assist from Krstovic, and in the end, everything happens: Sulemana places a hand on Dumfries' back, who falls, the referee does not whistle, and the 1-1 goal by Krstovic is generated. Inter protests, and Chivu is sent off.

At the 87th minute, the Nerazzurri protest again: Scalvini touches Frattesi in the area, who falls, referee Manganiello lets it go, and in the final minutes, Atalanta attacks, causing anxiety without scoring.

😡Inter FURIOUS, penalty requested for Frattesi

MINUTE 87 - Inter requests a penalty: a ball drops in the area, Frattesi anticipates Scalvini, who touches the opponent's foot late. The referee lets it go and does not review it with VAR.

A difficult but correct choice according to Marelli: "Frattesi anticipates, Scalvini arrives and touches the leg. However, the contact is light, only placing the inside of the foot on the opponent's foot."

😱 1-1 by Krstovic and CHAOS! Chivu sent off 🟥

MINUTE 82 - Atalanta equalizes with a dubious episode: Dumfries goes to close, Sulemana places a hand on Dumfries' back, who falls. The attacker shoots, Sommer saves, and on the rebound, Krstovic scores. 

All Inter players protest while Chivu is booked, the referee confirms the goal, and Chivu protests again, being sent off.

A correct decision according to Luca Marelli: "The hand is clearly placed but does not push, Manganiello's choice is right. No contacts occur in the lower part."

🤕 Akanji out due to injury

MINUTE 80 - Akanji is forced to be substituted for what seems to be a muscular problem. The defender leaves on his own feet but with a pained expression, replaced by De Vrij.

🫣 Bernasconi's mistake, Atalanta grows

MINUTE 69 - Krstovic protects the ball well in the area and provides a perfect assist for Bernasconi: the winger, however, shoots terribly, a weak shot with the entire goal at his disposal. Atalanta grows in the 2nd half after a first half without highlights.

♻️ Dimarco out, Luis Henrique in... on the left

MINUTE 65 - Dimarco exits, and Luis Henrique enters, placed on the left wing, keeping Dumfries on the right side. An experiment, probably, to give the Brazilian the chance to cut inside on his right foot in the offensive phase.

🤯 Atalanta broken, Carnesecchi saves

MINUTE 60 - Atalanta's sections are broken, and Inter takes advantage, reaching the goal with a simple transition: Thuram receives in the area but shoots at Carnesecchi, who comes out well on the shot.

💥With Dumfries, headers return

MINUTE 48 - The classic Inter action is seen again after a long time: Dimarco's cross and Dumfries' header at the far post, this time the Dutchman is inaccurate, but the scheme remains always very dangerous.

📊 Atalanta's 1st half with the lowest xG of the season

Atalanta produced the lowest xG during a 1st half in this championship: 0.02xG, meaning two long-range shots from Scamacca.

🏃?♂️ Bisseck 40 meters with the ball, skips 5

MINUTE 41 - Bisseck takes the ball in his half and starts a central run: he makes 40 meters with the ball and surpasses 5 men with speed. His cross is then deflected, but the personal action remains of absolute quality.

💣 Pio unlocks: 1-0! Carnesecchi not perfect 👀

MINUTE 26 - Pasalic mishandles the ball in the attacking third and gives it to Barella, who serves Pio Esposito, the forward shoots with his left: the ball goes under Scalvini's legs and catches Carnesecchi by surprise. It's the 5th goal in the championship, Pio hadn't scored in 3 matches.

There are some protests from Atalanta for a contact between Dumfries and Kolasinac at the start of the action, but it's all good for Luca Marelli: "In the clash between Kolasinac and Dumfries, there's nothing irregular."

😬 Sommer scare, doesn't hold the shot

MINUTE 11 - Scamacca goes for a central run and tries the shot which is central, Sommer, however, doesn't hold the ball and risks giving it to Samardzic. Inter's goalkeeper manages to intervene again and corrects the error.

🙏 Banner for Bastoni from the Curva

The north curve of Inter displayed a banner in honor of Bastoni who was booed at every touch of the ball in most Italian stadiums he visited after the match against Juve.

🗣️ Chivu: words on the derby

In the pre-match, Chivu spoke about the derby with Milan: "We must return to doing what we have always done this season: give rhythm and continuity. We must learn from our mistakes and move forward with confidence. Thuram's recovery is important, he overcame the fever and trained well.

"My concern does not come from a lost match, but lies in the building of the group, of our journey. We have always said we want to be competitive until the end and nothing has changed, we have the same determination."

✅ The OFFICIALS: Bastoni on the bench

INTER (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Carlos Augusto; Dumfries, Barella, Zielinski, Sucic, Dimarco; Thuram, Pio Esposito.

ATALANTA (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Pasalic, Bernasconi; Samardzic, Zalewski; Scamacca. 

Bastoni is on the bench, Thuram and Dumfries are starters, while Atalanta returns with a 3-man defense after the match against Bayern.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

📸 MARCO BERTORELLO - AFP or licensors