Inter’s 2-0 win over Como sends them provisionally second in Serie A

Inter defeated Como 2-0 at San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza, with Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram scoring before half-time. The result answered the key question of the afternoon: which side converted its chances better? Inter did so decisively, despite Como having more possession and passes.

Esposito and Thuram settle it early

Inter took the lead in the 12th minute when Pio Esposito scored a normal goal, assisted by Djed Spence, to make it 1-0. Marcus Thuram then scored in the 19th minute for 2-0, the last goal of the match. Inter’s two-goal first half gave Como no route back after the interval.

Como held 57% possession and completed 595 accurate passes to Inter’s 434, but created far less threat. Inter had 14 total shots to Como’s five, led expected goals 1.9 to 0.22, and recorded four shots on goal to Como’s one. The figures point to a controlled Inter performance in front of goal rather than a possession-based contest.

Inter move provisionally second

Inter rose from third before kick-off to provisionally second with 28 points from 11 games, while Como remained provisionally fifth on 23 points. Inter are now five points ahead of Como, and trail league leaders Lazio by one point. Inter’s win adds to a pre-match run that began with eight listed results before the final loss; Como’s defeat followed a listed sequence beginning Draw, Win, Win.

Thuram was the standout performer, earning an 8.2 rating after 88 minutes, with one goal and three key passes. Esposito was booked in the 72nd minute before leaving for Ange-Yoan Bonny one minute later.