Final score
11 March 2018 20:45
Inter
0 - 0
Napoli
Referee: Daniele Orsato / Linesmen: Di Fiore, Manganelli / Fourth official: Banti / Assistants: Massa, Giallatini
Watch highlights
| Minute | Text commentary |
| 46' | A fast-paced first half comes to a close here at the Meazza, with Inter vs. Napoli still tied at 0-0 |
| 45' | One minute of added to be played |
| 41' | Koulibaly defends well once again to halt threatening play from the Inter attack |
| 39' | Gagliardini shown a yellow card after a tough foul on Mertens |
| 38' | A poor pass from Koulibaly gifts Inter a wonderful chance, although Perisic cannot find Icardi with the cross |
| 37' | Great play from the Nerazzurri, with Candreva easily beating Mario Rio and then firing a powerful effort just past the post |
| 34' | The Napoli defence intercept after Rafinha skips past Mario Rui and tries to find Icardi |
| 32' | Wasted chance for Napoli as Callejon slips following a pass from Insigne |
| 27' | Great play between Perisic and Rafinha down the left, before the latter's cross then fails to a find a teammate in the area |
| 25' | Insigne attempts a cross but Miranda reads the ball and heads clear |
| 18' | A rebound doesn't fall too kindly for Icardi and Reina comes to out regain possession for his side |
| 17' | Allan brings Icardi down in cynical fashion and is unsurprisingly shown a booking |
| 14' | Handanovic comfortably keeps out a soft strike from Hamsik |
| 13' | Candreva whips in a cross for Perisic, although it's just slightly overhit |
| 10' | It's been a high-tempo opening here at the Meazza but the scores still remain level |
| 6' | Play is brought to a halt while Antonio Candreva receives treatment |
| 3' | Insigne tries his luck from distance but fails to find the target |
| 1' | The Nerazzurri are awarded an early free kick in a dangerous area after Gagliardini is brought down by Jorginho |
| 1' | And we're off for Inter vs. Napoli! Come on!! |
| 1' | The entire stadium holds a minute's silence in memory of Gian Marco Moratti and Davide Astori just prior to kick off |
| 1' | A quick recap of Spalletti's starting XI ahead of tonight's decisive league encounter: Handanovic; Cancelo, Skriniar, Miranda, D'Ambrosio; Brozovic, Gagliardini, Rafinha; Candreva, Icardi, Perisic |
| 1' | We're all set at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, as Inter and Napoli prepare to face off in their week 28 Serie A fixture |
| Minute | Text commentary |
| 48' | And it ends 0-0 here at the Meazza, with Inter earning themselves a well-earned point against Napoli |
| 45' | Three minutes of injury time added on |
| 44' | Final change for Napoli, with Rog replacing Allan |
| 41' | Both teams make more substitutions, with Karamoh replacing Perisic and Milik coming on for Mertens |
| 38' | The referee awards Inter a free-kick following a hand ball from Albiol |
| 35' | A great block from Skriniar puts an effort from Insigne out for a corner |
| 33' | Borja Valero takes the place of Candreva for Inter's second substitution |
| 32' | Icardi and Eder link up well outside the area, with the latter's left-footed strike fired straight at Reina |
| 30' | Both sides make continuous mistakes with possession changing hands at will |
| 26' | Sarri's first substitution sees Zielinksi replace Hamsik |
| 25' | Great vision from Brozovic to find Eder, whose lack of control hands possession back to Napoli |
| 22' | Insigne races into the home side's penalty area but sees his chipped effort sail over |
| 19' | Spalletti makes his first change, with Rafinha making way for Eder |
| 16' | Insigne booked after bringing down Skriniar |
| 15' | Inter press hard and force Koulibaly into making a double stop |
| 12' | Icardi applauds Candreva after an ambitious ball just goes long of the Nerazzurri captain |
| 8' | Koulibaly very nearly puts the ball into his own net after turning a cross from Candreva behind |
| 7' | Insigne flashes a long-range curling effort just inches wide of the post |
| 3' | Post!!! A fantastic free-kick from Cancelo is headed onto the woodwork by Skriniar |
| 1' | The second half starts with no changes for either side |
| Handanovic |
5.78
5.78
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| Icardi |
5.33
5.33
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| D'Ambrosio |
5.38
5.38
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| Brozovic |
7.1
7.1
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| Miranda |
6.47
6.47
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| Perisic |
3.94
3.94
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| Eder |
3.69
3.69
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| Candreva |
5.86
5.86
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| Gagliardini |
6.47
6.47
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| Skriniar |
7.89
7.89
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| Valero |
5.82
5.82
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| Cancelo |
6.12
6.12
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| Karamoh |
5.61
5.61
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| Alcantara |
6.24
6.24
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| Average rating | 5.84 | SEND RATINGS |
| 1 | shots on target | 2 |
| 2 | shots off target | 7 |
| 9 | fouls committed | 10 |
| 2 | corners | 3 |
| 4 | offsides | 3 |
| 35% | ball possession | 65% |
Inter have won only one of their last 10 Serie A meetings against Napoli (D4 L5), failing to score in the last three.
However, the Nerazzurri have scored 2+ goals in 11 of their last 14 home league matches against Napoli.
Inter are unbeaten in their last five league games at the San Siro, recording three draws and two wins (vs Bologna and Benevento).
Napoli’s defeat against AS Roma (700th loss in Serie A) last time out ended a run of 10 consecutive wins in Serie A.
Napoli are unbeaten in their last 26 away Serie A matches (record for the club), while they haven’t conceded in any of the last four - only in 2015 have the Partenopei kept five away clean sheets in a row in the top-flight.
Napoli have fired 7.2 shots on target per game in Serie A this season: only Real Madrid, Manchester City and Barcelona average more in the Top-5 European Leagues.
Inter have conceded the fewest league goals in the opening 30 minutes in Serie A this season (3), whilst Napoli have conceded 58% of their goals in the same period – the highest percentage in Serie A this season.
Éder has scored five goals in 14 league games against Napoli; only against Udinese (eight) has he netted more goals. However, he is yet to win a game against the Partenopei in the top-flight (D5 L9).
No player has delivered more assists than Antonio Candreva and Lorenzo Insigne (eight each) in Serie A this season.
wins(54)
draws(19)
defeats(9)
| 10 November 2024 | 1-1 | 23' McTominay, 43' Calhanoglu, | fixture |
| 17 March 2024 | 1-1 | 43' Darmian, 83' Jesus, | fixture |
| 4 January 2023 | 1-0 | 56' Dzeko, | fixture |
| 21 November 2021 | 3-2 | 17' Zielinski, 25' Calhanoglu(Rig), 44' Perisic, 62' Martínez, 79' Mertens, | fixture |
| 16 December 2020 | 1-0 | 75' Lukaku(Rig), | fixture |
| 28 July 2020 | 2-0 | 11' D'Ambrosio, 78' Martínez, | fixture |
| 26 December 2018 | 1-0 | 94' Martínez, | fixture |
| 11 March 2018 | 0-0 | fixture | |
| 30 April 2017 | 0-1 | 43' Callejon, | fixture |
| 16 April 2016 | 2-0 | 4' Icardi, 44' Brozovic, | fixture |
| 19 October 2014 | 2-2 | 79' Callejon, 82' Guarin, 90' Callejon, 91' Hernanes, | fixture |
| 26 April 2014 | 0-0 | fixture | |
| 9 December 2012 | 2-1 | 8' Guarin, 39' Milito, 57' Cavani | fixture |
| 1 October 2011 | 0-3 | 43' Campagnaro, 58' Maggio, 76' Hamsik | fixture |
| 6 January 2011 | 3-1 | 3' Motta, 25' Pazienza, 37' Cambiasso, 56' Motta | fixture |
| 23 September 2009 | 3-1 | 3' Eto'o, 5' Milito, 32' Lucio, 38' Lavezzi | fixture |
| 30 November 2008 | 2-1 | 16' Cordoba, 25' Muntari, 36' Lavezzi | fixture |
| 6 October 2007 | 2-1 | 20' Cruz, 36' Cruz, 84' Sosa | fixture |
| 14 October 2000 | 3-1 | 9' Di Biagio, 37' Zamorano, 44' Blanc, 58' Seedorf (A) | fixture |
| 28 February 1998 | 2-0 | 63' Zamorano, 73' Rig. Ronaldo | fixture |
| 25 May 1997 | 3-2 | 32' Aut. Paganin, 51' Ince, 66' Zamorano, 82' Djorkaeff, 91' Caccia | |
| 11 February 1996 | 4-0 | 32' e 56' Rig. Ganz, 67' e 80' Branca | |
| 11 December 1994 | 0-2 | 29' Aut. Jonk, 67' Cruz | |
| 20 February 1994 | 0-0 | ||
| 14 February 1993 | 0-0 | ||
| 27 October 1991 | 0-0 | ||
| 25 November 1990 | 2-1 | 52' Matthaus, 53' Careca, 65' Aut. Baroni | |
| 25 February 1990 | 3-1 | 7' Careca, 49' Aut. Ferrara, 53' Klinsmann, 58' Bianchi Alessandro | |
| 28 May 1989 | 2-1 | 36' Careca, 49' Aut. Fusi, 83' Matthaus | |
| 29 November 1987 | 1-1 | 20' Careca, 59' Aut. De Napoli | |
| 22 March 1987 | 1-0 | 85' Bergomi | |
| 10 November 1985 | 1-1 | 49' Maradona, 73' Rig. Brady | |
| 2 December 1984 | 2-1 | 47' Caffarelli, 63' Rummenigge, 88' Altobelli | |
| 9 October 1983 | 1-0 | 81' Altobelli | |
| 17 October 1982 | 2-2 | 56' Oriali, 67' Rig. Altobelli, 86' Criscimanni, 90' Marino | |
| 18 April 1982 | 1-1 | 6' Altobelli, 39' Rig. Guidetti | |
| 5 October 1980 | 3-0 | 9' Altobelli, 78' Oriali, 86' Aut. Krol | |
| 14 October 1979 | 1-0 | 61' Altobelli | |
| 5 November 1978 | 2-0 | 80' Oriali, 88' Rig. Altobelli | |
| 25 September 1977 | 1-0 | 35' Oriali | |
| 19 December 1976 | 3-2 | 7' Muraro, 18' Oriali, 20' Rig. Savoldi, 79' Muraro, 81' Vinazzani | |
| 21 December 1975 | 2-1 | 37' Boninsegna, 68' Juliano, 90' Facchetti | |
| 5 January 1975 | 0-0 | ||
| 28 October 1973 | 2-2 | 14' Moro, 28' Clerici, 42' Cane', 49' Boninsegna | |
| 12 November 1972 | 2-0 | 81' Facchetti, 83' Moro | |
| 12 March 1972 | 2-0 | 38' Aut. Panzanato, 89' Giubertoni | |
| 21 March 1971 | 2-1 | 40' Rig. Altafini, 55' Boninsegna, 58' Boninsegna | |
| 12 April 1970 | 1-0 | 31' Da Costa | |
| 6 October 1968 | 1-1 | 1' Facchetti (Aut), 29' Domenghini | |
| 5 May 1968 | 1-2 | 5' Canè, 20' Barison, 88' Montefusco (Aut) | |
| 14 May 1967 | 1-1 | 61' Altafini, 81' Burgnich | |
| 16 January 1966 | 0-0 | ||
| 14 October 1962 | 1-0 | 80' Maschio | |
| 30 May 1961 | 3-0 | 44' Facchetti, 69' Corso, 88' Bolchi | |
| 5 June 1960 | 3-1 | 25' Firmani, 42' Lindskog, 45' Vinicio, 82' Bicicli | |
| 4 January 1959 | 1-1 | 78' Angelillo, 80' Vinicio | |
| 5 January 1958 | 0-1 | 79' Pesaola | |
| 17 February 1957 | 3-1 | 7' Lorenzi, 10' Savioni, 48' Pandolfini, 53' Moro | |
| 27 May 1956 | 3-0 | 4' Vonlanthen, 52' Skoglund, 66' Vonlanthen | |
| 8 May 1955 | 1-4 | 10' Masoni, 17' Armano (Rig), 29' Beltrandi, 44' Masioni, 80' Beltrandi | |
| 29 November 1953 | 2-0 | 59' Mazza, 89' Nyers | |
| 5 October 1952 | 5-1 | 7' Jeppson, 32' Lorenzi, 66' Lorenzi, 80' Lorenzi, 82' Nyers, 89' Nyers | |
| 16 March 1952 | 3-0 | 2' Nyers, 13' Nyers, 62' Skoglund | |
| 8 October 1950 | 4-3 | 1' Rossetti, 10' Lorenzi, 20' Wilkes, 35' Bacchetti, 37' Masoni, 73' Lorenzi, 80' Bacchetti | |
| 20 June 1948 | 1-0 | 66' Lorenzi | |
| 29 December 1946 | 2-3 | 3' Busani, 41' Bovio, 44' Di Benedetti, 54' Muci, 80' Busani | |
| 19 May 1946 | 2-1 | 23' Di Costanzo, 72' Penzo, 88' Penzo | |
| 21 December 1941 | 5-1 | 43' Quario, 47' Venditto, 49' Quario, 55' Mascheroni, 72' Salvi, 87' Mascheroni | |
| 24 November 1940 | 1-0 | 28' Ferraris | |
| 1 October 1939 | 4-0 | 15' Ferraris II, 30' Guarnieri, 75' Guarnieri, 81' Locatelli | |
| 9 April 1939 | 1-2 | 11' Mian, 47' Rocco, 50' Barsanti | |
| 24 October 1937 | 2-1 | 30' Meazza, 34' Nicolosi, 75' Aut. Castello | |
| 2 May 1937 | 2-2 | 7' Ferraris II, 26' Rossetti, 32' Rig. Meazza, 53' Sallustro | |
| 22 March 1936 | 4-2 | 18' Busoni, 27' Meazza, 32' De Vincenzi, 60' Demaria, 62' Meazza, 75' Busoni | |
| 12 May 1935 | 2-1 | 3' Meazza, 53' Rivolta, 56' Meazza | |
| 24 September 1933 | 2-1 | 8' Meazza, 11' Meazza, 19' Vojak | |
| 29 June 1933 | 3-5 | 5' Vojak, 40' Mihalic, 49' Vojak, 51' Sallustro, 62' Gravisi, 68' Frione, 79' Turchi, 86' Ferraris II | |
| 11 October 1931 | 6-1 | 23' Visentin, 44' Serantoni, 46' Serantoni, 54' Mihalic, 59' Ferrero, 60' Ferrero, 82' Visentin | |
| 7 December 1930 | 2-1 | 26' Meazza, 56' Serantoni, 73' Mihalic | |
| 5 January 1930 | 2-1 | 23' Blasevich, 47' Blasevich, 90' Vojak I | |
| 20 January 1929 | 8-1 | 4’ Meazza, 6’ e 17’ Rivolta, 23’ Blasevich, 28’ e 51’ Meazza, 57’ Viani, 75’ Conti, 87’ Pampaloni | |
| 19 December 1926 | 9-2 | 8’ e 18’ Cevenini III, 19’ Powolny, 32’ Cevenini III, 37’ Kreutzer (r), 40’ Castellazzi, 52’ e 53’ Powolny, 68’ Ghisi, 82’ Conti, 88’ Powolny |
MILAN – In the late match of the 28th round of Serie A Tim fixtures, Inter returned to action against Napoli following the tragic passing of Davide Astori who was commemorated along with Gian Marco Morattti with a minute’s silence before kick-off. 60,000 fans were in attendance at San Siro for the 110th anniversary of the club. As in the reverse fixture, the match finished goalless after 90 intense minutes.
The first half was characterised by great balance on the pitch. Three minutes in, Insigne looked to surprise Handanovic with an effort from distance but the ball went wide. 15 minutes in, Callejon played the ball to Hamsik in the box but the Slovakian’s right-foot effort was weak and simple for the Nerazzurri’s goalkeeper to deal with. Hamsik tried again on 25 minutes with a left-foot strike from range that missed the target. Inter were in the match, fighting for every ball and caused a problem for Napoli on 37 minutes. Candreva received the ball from Rafinha, he cut in from the right and let fly with a powerful left-foot strike that went just wide of the post. Less than a minute later, Inter pushed forward again. Perisic won the ball high and delivered a weak cross that Koulibaly intercepted before Mauro Icardi could reach it. The sides therefore went into the break with the score goalless after a very tactical half played at a good rhythm by both sides.
The second half began with no changes for either side and Inter on the front foot. In fact, Inter went extremely close to taking the lead in the 48th minute, as a free kick from Cancelo found Skriniar, whose header rebounded back off the post. Napoli soon responded through Insigne in the 52nd minute, although his fierce right-foot effort just flew wide. Inter’s next chance came through Koulibaly, who very nearly put the ball into his own net whilst dealing with a Candreva cross. The game’s high-tempo play continued as the second half wore on, with the Partenopei’s Insigne just missing the target with a close-range chip in the 67th minute. Not long after replacing Rafinha, Eder lost possession in a good spot which allowed Napoli to break. The ball eventually fell to Mertens outside the area but his low drive missed the target. With an extra partner up front, Icardi began to see more of the ball and linked up well with Eder, with the latter trying his luck with a fierce strike in the 78th minute. Luciano Spalletti soon sent on Borja Valero and Karamoh (for Candreva and Perisic respectively) to help his side find a potential winner, although neither team could ultimately break the deadlock. Orsato blew his whistle in the 93rd minute, ensuring that Inter vs. Napoli finished 0-0.
Luciano Spalletti’s side now move up to 52 points in the league standings, sitting one point off Lazio and four from Roma. However, the Nerazzurri do have a game in hand. Inter will now be back in action at 12:30 CET next Sunday, taking on Sampdoria and hoping to push on in their quest for Champions League football. #ForzaInter forever!
INTER 0-0 NAPOLI
INTER: 1 Handanovic; 7 Cancelo, 37 Skriniar, 25 Miranda, 33 D'Ambrosio; 77 Brozovic, 5 Gagliardini; 87 Candreva (78' 20 B. Valero), 8 Rafinha (64' 23 Eder), 44 Perisic (86' 17 Karamoh); 9 Icardi
Substitutes: 27 Padelli, 46 Berni, 2 Lisandro, 11 Vecino, 13 Ranocchia, 21 Santon, 29 Dalbert
Coach: Luciano Spalletti
NAPOLI: 25 Reina; 23 Hysaj, 26 Koulibaly, 33 Albiol, 6 Mario Rui; 5 Allan (89' 30 Rog), 8 Jorginho, 17 Hamsik (70' 20 Zielinski); 7 Callejon, 14 Mertens (86' 99 Milik), 24 Insigne
Substitutes: 1 Rafael, 22 Sepe, 11 Maggio, 19 Milic, 27 Machach, 37 Ounas, 42 Diawara, 62 Tonelli
Coach: Maurizio Sarri
Bookings: Allan (N), Gagliardini (I), Insigne (I), Hysaj (N)
Added time: 1' + 3'
Referee: Orsato
Assistants: Di Fiore, Manganelli
Fourth Official: Banti
VAR operators: Massa, Giallatini
starting lineups
| Handanovic 1 | 25 Reina |
| Cancelo 7 | 23 Hysaj |
| Skriniar 37 | 33 Albiol |
| Miranda 25 | 26 Koulibaly |
| D'Ambrosio 33 | 6 Mario Rui |
| Brozovic 77 | 5 Allan |
| Gagliardini 5 | 8 Jorginho |
| Alcantara | 17 Hamsik |
| Candreva 87 | 7 Callejon |
| Icardi 9 | 14 Mertens |
| Perisic 44 | 24 Insigne |
substitutes
| Padelli 27 | 1 Rafael |
| Berni 46 | 22 Sepe |
| Lopez 2 | 11 Maggio |
| Vecino 11 | 19 Milic |
| Ranocchia 13 | 20 Zielinski |
| Karamoh 17 | 27 Machach |
| Valero 20 | 30 Rog |
| Santon 21 | 37 Ounas |
| Eder 23 | 42 Diawara |
| Estevão 29 | 62 Tonelli |
| 99 Milik | |