YOUNG BOYS 0-1 INTER
(90’+3 Thuram)
Young Boys report cards – Edited by Paolo Lora Lamia
Von Ballmoos 7.5 – The great hero of the evening, who however is not enough. Clearly the best on the pitch, outdoing Bisseck in the first half and above all saving Arnautovic’s penalty at the start of the second half. The goal scored at the end does not take anything away from his applause-worthy performance.
Blum 6 – Less enterprising than Hadjam, he does his best defensively in countering Carlos Augusto and then Dimarco. From 86′ Athekame sv.
Lauper 6 – Positive test for the central defender, who hardly loses a match in his penalty area.
Benito 5 – He ruins a positive performance almost until the final whistle, having Thuram anticipate him in the move for Inter’s winning goal.
Hadjam 5.5 – He starts as a full-back, but is in fact an additional attacker, having two chances in the first 45 minutes and creating others for his teammates. Much worse in the second half, when he caused a penalty that was fortunately missed by Arnautovic.
Lakomy 6.5 – In addition to forming a real barrier paired with Ugrinic, when he has the opportunity he shows up forward and also tries a shot. From 77′ Elia sv.
Ugrinic 6 – Lots of substance in the middle of the pitch on his part, nipping several opposing actions in the bud.
Virginius 5.5 – Of the trio behind Ganvoula, he is the element that is least seen in the final part of the maneuver. From 59′ Colley 5.5 – Compared to his teammate, the danger of the Swiss attack does not increase much.
Imeri 6 – He jousts between the lines, helping with pressing as well as being an integral part of finishing. From 59′ Males 6.5 – Excellent impact on the race. In the end he is the most dangerous of his.
Monteiro 6.5 – He created some problems starting from the left and then moving centrally, having a big chance in the first half thwarted by Dumfries and becoming dangerous even after the break.
Ganvoula 5.5 – Although his team plays a courageous match and therefore has presence in the final metres, they struggle to make an impact. It doesn’t get better as the minutes pass. From 86′ Itten sv.
Joel Magnin 6 – He decides to play the game openly, creating opportunities to take it home. More suffering in the second half, at the end of which Thuram’s performance and Benito’s uncertainty paid the price.
Inter’s report cards – Edited by Ivan Cardia
Summer 6.5 – The only one applauded also by the hosts, in the first half he goes beyond the ordinary administration he is used to. In the second he especially thanks the post
Pavard 6 – He alternates amnesia with excellent closures, he releases himself decidedly less than Bisseck and perhaps even more than he could. Monteiro is a thorn in my side. (From 76′ Bastoni 6 – Participate in the maneuver).
De Vrij 6.5 – Ganvoula dominates – not that Beckenbauer was needed – and doesn’t run any big risks.
Bisseck 7 – He had been purchased to play on the left by deputy Bastoni, a year or so later he had the opportunity. Dangerous in front of goal in the first half, for large stretches of the match he was the best of his team.
Dumfries 6 – Many difficulties in the defensive phase and many misunderstandings with Frattesi, but he is also the one who wins the penalty that Arnautovic misses.
Frattesi 5.5 – A step back compared to the good performance in Rome. Few insertions and limited contribution to the maneuver.
Stretcher 5.5 – Future proof or just an emergency? The second is certain, we will see about the first and some more doubts arise. The comparison with Calhanoglu and also with Asllani is inappropriate, but he makes a lot of effort in directing traffic.
Mkhitaryan 6 – From the emergency midfield he is the one who seems to have an idea of what to do. The only one, especially in the first half, to produce play and maintain standards: the substitution must be explained with Juve in mind. (From 61′ Zielinski 5.5 – He has the merit of raising the pace, the demerit of devouring a goal that was almost scored).
Carlos Augusto 6 – Not always involved in the Nerazzurri’s maneuver, his initiative gave rise to the only threat Inter created in the first half. Then his left leg forces him to switch. (From 54′ Dimarco 6.5 – His was the assist that allowed Inter to conquer Bern. Quite a change of pace.)
Taremi 5.5 – More of a support player than a leading player: the heel is a delight for Bisseck, in the second half he has a scoring ball and sends it into the corner. (From 76′ Thuram 7 – And finally… Marcus arrives. He plays little and not like a star, but the goal is very heavy and he comes close to another. Excellent business card for Juve).
Arnautovic 4.5 – He started out proactively, saying goodbye to the contest after missing the penalty that would have changed the match and which perhaps he shouldn’t even have taken: but on an evening like this you can’t afford to make mistakes. (From 61′ Lautaro 6.5 – The heel was invaluable in starting the maneuver that led to Thuram’s goal, another challenge compared to the Austrian).
Simone Inzaghi 6.5 – There is a difference between reserves and starters. It’s the discovery of hot water, for goodness sake, but that’s how it is. He puts a bandaged and undirected Inter on the pitch, the fighting spirit already seen in Rome is the best news, together with the three points which count so much in this Champions League. Now Juventus.