Inter Milan 1-2 Udinese: Shock Defeat at San Siro
Inter Milan suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at home to Udinese, despite taking an early lead. After an emphatic 5-0 victory over Torino in their opening match, many expected the Nerazzurri to continue their strong form. However, Udinese had other plans.
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Match Summary
Inter started brightly and broke the deadlock in the 17th minute when Denzel Dumfries found the back of the net with a composed finish. The hosts looked in control, but Udinese responded quickly.
Keinan Davis converted a penalty in the 29th minute to level the score, and just 11 minutes later, Arthur Atta struck the winner in the 40th minute. Despite dominating possession and pushing forward in the second half, Inter couldn’t find an equalizer.
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Key Stats
Final Score: Inter Milan 1–2 Udinese
Goals: Dumfries (17′) | Davis (29′ pen), Atta (40′)
Possession: Inter 61% – Udinese 39%
Shots on Target: Inter 6 – Udinese 4
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What It Means
The defeat serves as an early warning sign for Inter’s title aspirations. Despite an impressive start to the season against Torino, Cristian Chivu’s men will now need to regroup ahead of their next fixture.
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Manager’s Reaction
Inter head coach Cristian Chivu admitted the result was disappointing:
> “We controlled the game for large periods but lacked focus in key moments. We need to learn from this and respond quickly.”
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✅ Next Fixture: Inter Milan vs AC Milan (Derby della Madonnina) – September 14, 2025
📍 Venue: San Siro
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