After the 3-0 victory in Empoli, theInter by Simone Inzaghi repeats in the first of three home matches, between Serie A e Champions League: all 20.45 the Nerazzurri in the postponement of the eleventh matchday they defeat 1-0 at San Siro on Venezia in Eusebio Di Francesco, thanks to Lautaro Martinez’s fifth league goal (scoring at San Siro 249 days later), and they move into second placein view of the match scheduled for next Sundayagainst league leaders Napoli now one point away e fresh from the bad home defeat against Atalanta. The objective is to overtake, while the lagoon players remain second to last with 8 points, after the home victory against Udinese. Thrill at the end, with VAR taking away the draw for the lagoon players at the end of the match, due to Sverko’s touch that had found the goal to make it 1-1.
THE SCORESHEET
Inter-Venice 1-0
MARKERS: 65′ Lautaro Martinez (I)
ASSIST: Dimarco (I)
INTER (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni (from 70′ Bisseck); Dumfries, Barella (from 70′ Calhanoglu), Zielinski (from 84′ Frattesi), Mkhitaryan, Dimarco (from 76′ Darmian); Thuram, Lautaro Martinez (from 70′ Taremi). All. S. Inzaghi
VENEZIA (3-5-1-1): Stankovic; Idzes, Liberty, Altars (from 46′ Sverko); Zampano (from 76′ Ellertsson), Crnigoj (from 46′ Busio), Nicolussi-Caviglia (from ’83’ Yeboah), Andersen (from 76′ Duncan), Haps; Oristanio; Pohjanpalo. Other. By Francesco
REFEREE: Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi (Livorno)
WARNINGS: 31′ Pavard (I), 49′ Zampano (W), 90’+8′ Frattesi (I)
EXPELLED
GOALS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
98′ – Incredible at San Siro, Venezia equalises but VAR disallows the goal once the match is over. At the last lunge Sverko reaches Haps’s cross, jumping on Bisseck and mocking Sommer: Ferrieri Caputi awards the goal, but VAR notes the handball and the goal is disallowed.
88′ – Calhanoglu counter-punches from distance, Stankovic doesn’t see it go but makes a great save.
80′ – Stankovic saves from Thuram’s header, the ball reaches Taremi who shoots incredibly high, but with a previous touch from Sverko: VAR recalls Ferrieri Caputi to report the Frenchman’s offside, however, nothing penalty.
67′ – Immediate opportunity for Inter to double their lead: sequential errors by Venezia, who give the ball to Dimarco. Another cross, smooth Sverko and Thuram face to face with Stankovic shoots it at him.
65′ INTER ADVANTAGE, GOAL FROM LAUTARO MARTINEZ! – Another splendid cross from the left by Dimarco: a cut ball that the Argentine heads into the net, scoring his fifth goal in Serie A and returning to scoring at San Siro 249 days later.
61′ – Header from Dumfries deflected for a corner by Stankovic, after Bastoni’s cross.
58′ – Inter’s turnaround, with Stankovic saving on Lautaro thanks to a great exit and Mkhitaryan shooting high on the rebound.
57′ – Venice again. Pohjanpalo again, who centers and shoots from a good position, with the ball finishing high.
53′ – Another great save by Sommer, who this time blocks the plate with a sure shot from Pohjanpalo.
51′- Inter’s advantage canceled out by Mkhitaryan with VAR. Ball from Bastoni on the left for Dimarco, cross into the middle for the onrushing Armenian, who flatly beats Stankovic. However, the Italian winger started from an offside position, recognized by VAR.
47′ – Oristanio runs towards Sommer but is stopped at the last minute by Bastoni’s correct intervention.
40′ – Sommer’s Savage on Oristanio! Percussion from Idzes, ball inside for Pohjanpalo who doesn’t find the deflection but favors Oristanio, who one-on-one with Sommer hits it squarely, wasting an incredible opportunity.
35′ – Incredible Inter: Dumfries on the run on the right, cross to the center for Mkhitaryan who, free in the center of the area, fires at Stankovic with a sure shot.
33′ – Thuram also misses the opening goal: through ball, control by the Frenchman who breaks through but then kicks with power, on the outside of the net, wasting badly.
27′ – Incredible opportunity devoured by Inter! Nicolussi Caviglia loses the ball on the way out, Barella arrives in the area and the Nerazzurri are down to 4 against two opponents: the midfielder is late in kicking, then serves Thuram who shoots at Svoboda, missing an easy goal.
13′ – Lautaro again close to the net: corner from the left and the Argentine almost manages to touch and correct it into the net.
6′ – Lautaro one step away from the lead: aerial header from Dumfries, control and volley from the Argentine, who narrowly misses.
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Inter’s Triumph: A 1-0 Victory Against Venezia
After their dazzling 3-0 victory in Empoli, Inter Milan under the astute guidance of Simone Inzaghi struts back onto the pitch, eager to keep the winning streak alive. Their vibrant home turf, the legendary San Siro, becomes the stage once again as they face off against Venezia in a thrilling encounter that finishes with a nail-biting 1-0 in favor of the Nerazzurri.
Match Overview
At 20:45, in what was meant to be a routine game, the drama unfolded as Inter showcased their determination to chase the league leaders, Napoli, who now sit just a point ahead after suffering a slip from grace against Atalanta. Meanwhile, Venezia continues to linger at the second-to-last position, managing a mere 8 points this season—a statistic that must have the club hierarchy reconsidering their holiday plans!
The Decisive Goal
The only goal of the match came courtesy of the Argentine sensation Lautaro Martinez, who put his stamp on the scoreline with a neatly placed header at the 65-minute mark. This marked a milestone—the first time he’d found the back of the net at San Siro in 249 days. One can only wonder if he’d turned up with a personal expert to dust off the cobwebs since he last celebrated there!
The VAR Drama
Now, let’s talk about the endgame and the swirling chaos of VAR. As if scripted for a season finale, Venezia thought they’d pulled off a heart-stopping equaliser at the very end, only to have their goal disallowed—thanks to VAR, of course. Sverko’s handball ensured that any post-match celebrations were swiftly curtailed. If only that VAR technology could settle the lingering feuds at family dinners, right?
Scoreline Breakdown
The final score was settled at:
- Inter 1 – 0 Venezia
Scoresheet Highlights
- 65′ – Goal: Lautaro Martinez (Assist: Dimarco)
- Red Cards: None
- Referee: Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi (Livorno)
- Bookings: Pavard (31′), Zampano (49′), Frattesi (90’+8′)
Match Statistics
Inter dominated the pitch with a 3-5-2 formation, showcasing some flair players who, dare I say, make football look like a piece of cake! Venezia tried their best to hold a defensive line but seemed to have misplaced their cake recipes along the way—leading to numerous wasted opportunities. Who knew that scoring would require actual precision and not just enthusiastic lunges?
Key Highlights
- 98′ – Drama at San Siro! When everyone thought it was goal time for Venezia, the VAR intervenes—disallowing the goal due to a handball—a typical ‘hold my beer’ moment from technology.
- 88′ – A long-range effort from Calhanoglu nearly caught Stankovic off guard—one can only praise the keeper for a stunning save, as he was not exactly shining on that day! Talk about living for the moment!
- 80′ – In a magnificent display, Stankovic caught a header from Thuram and then witnessed a follow-up shot from Taremi soar over the bar—proving once again that sometimes football is an art best left to the professionals.
The Tactical Battlefield
With Inter dominating possession and relying on their robust midfield brigade backed by a rock-solid defense, it was clear they’d prepared plenty of ‘war games’ in training. Meanwhile, Venezia fought like gladiators, albeit with less finesse than one might expect from a team dressed in a pastel-colored kit—seriously, though, do they even have a stylist on the payroll?
Closing Thoughts
All in all, it was a night of intense football, VAR drama, and moments that left the crowd gasping (and maybe confused). As Inter shifts their gaze toward their next match against Napoli, Venezia must get back to the drawing board to prevent their luck from running out faster than a fast food burger on a Friday night.
So will the Nerazzurri break the ceiling, or will they find themselves gasping for breath under the pressure of being a title contender? Stay tuned—because in football, anything can happen. And if it ends in further VAR drama, well, we’ll be right here for the spectacle!
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After securing an impressive 3-0 victory against Empoli, Inter under the management of Simone Inzaghi continued their winning streak during the first of three crucial home matches, this time facing Venezia in a highly anticipated showdown at San Siro. Kicking off at 20:45 in the postponed eleventh matchday of Serie A, the Nerazzurri triumphed with a narrow 1-0 victory. The match saw Lautaro Martinez netting his fifth goal of the season after an impressive assist from Dimarco. Remarkably, this marked Lautaro’s return to goal-scoring at San Siro after a lengthy absence of 249 days. With the win, Inter climbed into second place in the league as they prepare to take on league leaders Napoli, who lie just one point ahead and are still reeling from a disappointing home defeat at the hands of Atalanta. Conversely, Venezia’s struggles continue, leaving them languishing in the relegation zone with only 8 points following their recent home win against Udinese.
Thrilling moments punctuated the match, particularly near the end when VAR intervened to disallow a late equalizer from Venezia. A dramatic sequence unfolded as Sverko’s touch found the net to seemingly level the score at 1-1, but after a review, the goal was ruled out due to an infraction.
THE SCORESHEET
Inter-Venezia 1-0
MARKERS: 65′ Lautaro Martinez (I)
ASSIST: Dimarco (I)
INTER (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni (from 70′ Bisseck); Dumfries, Barella (from 70′ Calhanoglu), Zielinski (from 84′ Frattesi), Mkhitaryan, Dimarco (from 76′ Darmian); Thuram, Lautaro Martinez (from 70′ Taremi). All. S. Inzaghi
VENEZIA (3-5-1-1): Stankovic; Idzes, Liberty, Altars (from 46′ Sverko); Zampano (from 76′ Ellertsson), Crnigoj (from 46′ Busio), Nicolussi-Caviglia (from ’83’ Yeboah), Andersen (from 76′ Duncan), Haps; Oristanio; Pohjanpalo. Other. By Francesco
REFEREE: Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi (Livorno)
WARNINGS: 31′ Pavard (I), 49′ Zampano (W), 90’+8′ Frattesi (I)
GOALS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
98′ – Incredible at San Siro, Venezia equalises but VAR disallows the goal once the match is over. At the last lunge Sverko reaches Haps’s cross, jumping on Bisseck and mocking Sommer: Ferrieri Caputi awards the goal, but VAR notes the handball and the goal is disallowed.
88′ – Calhanoglu counter-punches from distance, Stankovic doesn’t see it go but makes a great save.
80′ – Stankovic saves from Thuram’s header, the ball reaches Taremi who shoots incredibly high, but with a previous touch from Sverko: VAR recalls Ferrieri Caputi to report the Frenchman’s offside, however, nothing penalty.
67′ – Immediate opportunity for Inter to double their lead: sequential errors by Venezia, who give the ball to Dimarco. Another cross, smooth Sverko and Thuram face to face with Stankovic shoots it at him.
65′ INTER ADVANTAGE, GOAL FROM LAUTARO MARTINEZ! – Another splendid cross from the left by Dimarco: a cut ball that the Argentine heads into the net, scoring his fifth goal in Serie A and returning to scoring at San Siro 249 days later.
61′ – Header from Dumfries deflected for a corner by Stankovic, after Bastoni’s cross.
58′ – Inter’s turnaround, with Stankovic saving on Lautaro thanks to a great exit and Mkhitaryan shooting high on the rebound.
57′ – Venice again. Pohjanpalo again, who centers and shoots from a good position, with the ball finishing high.
51′- Inter’s advantage canceled out by Mkhitaryan with VAR. Ball from Bastoni on the left for Dimarco, cross into the middle for the onrushing Armenian, who flatly beats Stankovic. However, the Italian winger started from an offside position, recognized by VAR.
40′ – Sommer’s Savage on Oristanio! Percussion from Idzes, ball inside for Pohjanpalo who doesn’t find the deflection but favors Oristanio, who one-on-one with Sommer hits it squarely, wasting an incredible opportunity.
35′ – Incredible Inter: Dumfries on the run on the right, cross to the center for Mkhitaryan who, free in the center of the area, fires at Stankovic with a sure shot.
33′ – Thuram also misses the opening goal: through ball, control by the Frenchman who breaks through but then kicks with power, on the outside of the net, wasting badly.
27′ – Incredible opportunity devoured by Inter! Nicolussi Caviglia loses the ball on the way out, Barella arrives in the area and the Nerazzurri are down to 4 against two opponents: the midfielder is late in kicking, then serves Thuram who shoots at Svoboda, missing an easy goal.
13′ – Lautaro again close to the net: corner from the left and the Argentine almost manages to touch and correct it into the net.
6′ – Lautaro one step away from the lead: aerial header from Dumfries, control and volley from the Argentine, who narrowly misses.
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Waiting Lautaro Martinez, but VAR intervenes to rule him offside—frustrating for the Nerazzurri fans who were keen to celebrate. This back-and-forth illustrates just how pivotal decisions have become in the modern game.
The match showcased contrasting styles: Inter operated astutely with their 3-5-2 formation, leveraging their tactical depth and superior ball control to outmaneuver a Venezia side that adopted a more defensive 3-5-1-1 approach. While Inter’s midfield provided creativity, Venezia struggled to create meaningful chances, which led to them sitting deep, ultimately stifling their own offensive ambitions.
All of this adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding VAR in football—does it enhance the game and ensure fair play, or does it disrupt the natural flow and build tension simply to deliver momentary relief? As we reflect on this match, one can acknowledge that it is a tool of modern football, but how it impacts the emotions of players and fans alike remains a topic of heated debate.
the Nerazzurri managed to clinch the three points, propelling them closer to the top of the Serie A table as they prepare for their key fixture against Napoli. The roadmap ahead is fraught with challenges, and the lessons learned from this showdown with Venezia will surely bode well for their title aspirations—or perhaps serve as a cautionary tale in the unpredictable world of Italian football. Only time will tell whether Inter can maintain their momentum or if Venezia will be able to dig themselves out of the relegation zone in the challenges to come.
In the wake of this encounter, supporters from both sides will undoubtedly be left contemplating their teams’ prospects as they gear up for the uncertainties that lie ahead in this captivating Serie A season.
