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46% Ball Possession INTER and 54% Ball Possession TOTTENHAM
Inter 2 – 1 Tottenham
86′ Mauro Icardi 53′ Christian Eriksen
92′ Matías Vecino
Mission accomplished! Inter returning to the Champions League since 2011. Inter winning the Champions League Group Stage, Matchday 1 game on Tuesday 18 September 2018 defeating Tottenham at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy. It is a super day for Inter after being down by a goal to overturn the result and claiming the victory.
UEFA Champions League Standings after Matchday 1 – Group B
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | Internazionale | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | PSV Eindhoven | 1 | -4 | 0 |
A cold shower for Inter. The match starting with the wrong foot. It is Tottenham Hotspur to open the score in the 53rd minute with Chris Eriksen defeating Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic with a right footed shot in the top left corner. The assist is by Erik Lamela.
😎 @ChrisEriksen8 opens his account for the season at the San Siro! #COYS pic.twitter.com/OrfbepKgFr
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 18, 2018
Inter equalizing or the 1-1 in the 86th minute. It is Captain Mauro Icardi to give a boost to the morale of the team. Icardi with a precious goal defeating Tottenham goalkeeper Michel Vorm with a right footed shot all the way to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Kwadwo Asamoah.
86′ YESSSSSS!!!!! THAT’S WHAT HE DOES!!! A fantastic finish from @MauroIcardi on the edge of the area!! #InterTottenham 1-1 #UCL pic.twitter.com/UWiLiNWCzN
— Inter (@Inter_en) September 18, 2018
The winner goal arriving in the 92nd minute. It is Matías Vecino to take care of business giving a big gift to Inter fans. Vecino with a late goal secures the victory with a headed shot from close range in the top left corner. The assist is by Stefan de Vrij following a corner conceded by Danny Rose.
⚽ | 92′ UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!! IT’S THAT MAN AGAIN – @vecino #InterTottenham 2-1 #UCL pic.twitter.com/bJICGpMCwa
— Inter (@Inter_en) September 18, 2018
⏱ INTER 2-1 TOTTENHAM ⏱
THIS IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT!!! ⚫🔵 #INTERISHERE
Late goals from @MauroIcardi and @vecino ensure a magical comeback win on the Nerazzurri’s return to the #UCL. GET IN!!!! 👏👏👏#FORZAINTER pic.twitter.com/MS1y2hDXix
— Inter (@Inter_en) September 18, 2018
🙌 Brothers in arms 🙌
Pure Nerazzurri delight 🖤💙 #InterTottenham #ForzaInter pic.twitter.com/ASO33q8LEA
— Inter (@Inter_en) September 18, 2018
Here is INTER official starting lineup – formation by Coach Luciano Spalletti:
INTER (3-4-2-1): Handanovic; Asamoah, De Vrij, Miranda, Skriniar; Vecino, Brozovic; Nainggolan, Politano, Perisic; Icardi.
Here is TOTTENHAM official starting lineup – formation by Coach Pochettino:
TOTTENHAM (3-4-1-2): Vorm; Aurier, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies; Dier, Dembele; Eriksen, Lamela, Son; Kane.
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The wait is nearly over… We’re all set at San Siro for #InterTottenham! 😍
🔜 Team news coming soon! #InterIsHere #ForzaInter #UCL pic.twitter.com/vEQI0XDY24
— Inter (@Inter_en) September 18, 2018
📋 | #InterTottenham: here’s how the Nerazzurri line up for their #UCL opener tonight! 👇#FORZAINTER ⚫️🔵 #InterIsHere pic.twitter.com/jCYum0GcU9
— Inter (@Inter_en) September 18, 2018
#THFC: Vorm, Aurier, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies, Dier, Dembele, Eriksen, Lamela, Son, Kane (C).
Latest odds from @WilliamHill 👉 https://t.co/oRsSYNYdAT#COYS pic.twitter.com/0dhOlSvMc8
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 18, 2018
It’s a flying start for us in the @ChampionsLeague. #Inter 2-1 #Spurs. #InterTottenham #InterIsHere pic.twitter.com/dyV5b5Mi48
— Kwadwo Asamoah (@Asabob20) September 18, 2018
UEFA Champions League
Group Stage – Group B Matchday 1
Inter 2 – 1 Tottenham
Tuesday 18 September 2018
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium
Milan, Italy
20:45CET
Referee: Clément Turpin (FRA)
Assistant referees: Nicolas Danos (FRA) and Cyril Gringore (FRA)
Additional assistant referees: Ruddy Buquet (FRA) and Nicolas Rainville (FRA)
Fourth official:Guillaume Debart (FRA)
Goals: 53′ Christian Eriksen (T), 86′ Mauro Icardi (I), 92′ Matías Vecino (I)
Official lineups – formations:
INTER (3-4-2-1): Handanovic; Asamoah, De Vrij, Miranda, Skriniar; Vecino, Brozovic; Nainggolan, Politano, Perisic; Icardi.
Subs: Padelli, Bern Ranocchia, D’Ambrosio, Borja Valero, Keita, Politano.
Coach: Luciano Spalletti
TOTTENHAM (3-4-1-2): Vorm; Aurier, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies; Dier, Dembele; Eriksen, Lamela, Son; Kane.
Subs: Gozzaniga,Alderweireld , Winks, Trippier, Wanyama, Lucas Moura.
Coach: Pochettino