Serie A Half Time: Damian’s Flash Header Goal, Taremi Misses Opportunity, Inter Leads Lecce

Key Events

In the 5th minute of the first half, Dimarco crossed from the left flank, Taremi nodded the ball on, and Damian followed up at the far post, heading it into the net unmarked, giving Inter a dream start, 1-0!

Match Report

At 2:45 AM on August 25, the second round of the 24/25 Serie A season saw defending champions Inter playing at home against Lecce.

In the 10th minute, Barella chipped the ball into the penalty area from the center, Taremi’s shot was off target, wasting a good scoring opportunity, as Falcone came out to collect the ball.

In the 13th minute, Dimarco crossed from the left, Falcone made a crucial save in front of the goal, Barella met the ball with a volley, Basciluoto flew to block the shot, and Lecce escaped a close call.

In the 23rd minute, Dimarco sent a long pass from the left, Damian inserted from the right and crossed, Taremi missed his overhead kick, and Gendre completed the clearance.

In the 32nd minute, Dimarco crossed from a set-piece on the right, seemingly a cross or a shot lifted to the far post, Falcone punched it away with both fists.

In the 42nd minute, Bastoni launched a counterattack with a long pass, unfortunately, the final touch was poor, and Damian couldn’t connect, the ball went directly out of play.

In the 2nd minute of stoppage time, Kostovic passed straight down the right, Rafia’s angled shot was blocked out for a corner.

The first half ended with Inter leading Lecce 1-0 temporarily.

Player List

Inter Starting Lineup (3-5-2):

1-Sommer; 15-Acerbi; 28-Pavard; 95-Bastoni; 36-Damian; 22-Mkhitaryan; 20-Chalhanoglu; 32-Dimarco; 23-Barella; 9-Thuram; 99-Taremi;

Substitutes: 12-Di Gianluca; 13-Martinez; 2-Dumfries; 31-Jann Bisseck; 30-Augusto; 47-Fontanaroza; 7-Zielinski; 16-Frattesi; 21-Aslani; 8-Arnautovic; 11-Correa;

Lecce Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1):

30-Falcone; 6-Bascaluoto; 17-Gendre; 25-Gallo; 4-Gaspar; 20-Ramadani; 22-Banda; 8-Rafia; 75-Pierre; 13-Dorgu; 9-Kostovic;

Substitutes: 1-Fryhult; 98-Borbely; 29-Koulibaly; 5-Berisha; 23-Bernet;