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Cagliari 1-0 Inter: Eto'o superb-strike
Inter Milan bring maximum points from the trip to Cagliari. A goal from Samuel Eto'o led the Nerazzurri picking narrow victory with the score 1-0.
An additional three points from the seventh week Serie A makes Inter total of collecting 14 points, same as AC Milan, who last night beat Chievo 3-1. Both teams from City of Milan also has the same goal difference that is a surplus of six, although the Rossoneri still have the right to the top of the standings because it has a better aggressiveness.
While for Cagliari, this result became the first defeat for them. Unable to make their points stuck in position 14 and not be further down other clubs after matches finish.
The game
Compete at the Stadio Sant'Elia on Sunday (17/10/2010), Inter dominated the match in the early minutes. Up to 12 minutes the first game, Rafael Benitez's protege recorded 75% control of the ball, but failed to create opportunities mature.
Indeed the first host to spread threats when Julio Cesar should working hard to secure the net following a pass back Walter Samuel who successfully pursued Nene. Another threat came when a blocked kick Alessandro Matri Argentine defender and host players claimed a penalty, although the referee did not flinch.
Inter then reply via long-distance kicks Douglas Maicon, who still deviated from the target in 22 minutes. On another occasion, Coutinho forcing Agazzi perform a rescue on a low kick that he remove from the corner of the penalty box.
Back Cagliari throw net chance in the 35th minute. Bamboozle Coutinho, Francesco Pisano deflected off a feed Radja Nainggolan on Cossu, who immediately opened fire but failed to nest in goal for the visitors.
On 39 minutes Inter finally broke the deadlock through Samuel Eto'o scintillating action. Utilizing the ball bounce that led to him, the Cameroon striker fired left foot from outside the penalty box and break down the host's goal is escorted Michael Agazzi.
Before the break Inter nearly double the advantage to 2-0 when Agazzi failed to save with a perfect corner kick the ball. He's lucky the ball Maicon failed completely into the goal.
Julio Cesar had to make two rescue early in the second half following a Cagilari effort to equalize. The first one he's blocking Nene kick from close range and short range continues dispels rebounds Matri.
Appearance is good enough goalie Agazzi also shown when he brushed off the ball curving kick results Eto'o. While other efforts to increase the advantage over Inter Dejan Stankovic also scored for endless high-flying header.
Inter's goal back following a serious threat to kick Andrea Lazzari who turn direction after hitting the Nerazzurri defender. High floating ball that barely reached Cesar and hit the crossbar. The ball may be lodged in the wicket if Conti could merebound0 it, but it did not happen because Cesar move quickly to close opponent motion.
Matri again waste the opportunity at the end of the fight ahead. His shot after receiving feedback from Alex Pinardi pulled hovering over the target.
Team Line-up:
Cagliari: Agazzi; Pisano, Astori, Canini, Agostini; Biondini (Lazzari 55), Conti, Nainggolan (Pinardi 78); Cossu; Matri, Nene (Acquafresca 64)
Inter: Julio Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Chivu, Zanetti, Stankovic; Biabiany (Thiago Motta 69), Sneijder (Muntari 85), Coutinho (Obi 66), Eto'o
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