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70% Ball Possession INTER and 30% Ball Possession SHERIFF
Inter 3 – 1 Sheriff
34′ Edin Dzeko 52′ Sébastien Thill
57′ Arturo Vidal
67′ Stefan de Vrij
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First ever confrontation between an Italian and a Moldovan team in European competitions. Inter needed to win the UEFA Champions League Group Stage Group D Matchday 3 game against Sheriff, and they did, on Tuesday 19 October 2021 at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy. Inter reaching 4 points. This is an important victory for Inter because it keeps the race for the qualification alive being -2 points below Sheriff and Real Madrid with 6 points each.
Sheriff Tiraspol failed to become only the third team in the 21st century capable of winning their first three games ever in the Champions League, after Leicester 2016/17 and Malaga 2012/13.
Inter opening the score in the 34th minute. It is forward Edin Dzeko to defeat Sheriff goalkeeper Celeadnic with a left footed shot to the center following a corner conceded by Dumitru Celeadnic.
👉Inter 1 – 0 Sheriff, 34th minute, goal by ⚽️ Edin Dzeko for @Inter_en with a left footed shot to the center following a corner conceded by Dumitru Celeadnic.
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— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) October 19, 2021
The goal by forward Edin Dzeko against Sheriff in the 34th minute. @Inter_en https://t.co/5gVPQTVOoI
— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) October 19, 2021
Sheriff equalizing for the 1-1 in the 52nd minute. It is Sébastien Thill to defeat Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
👉Inter 1 – 1 Sheriff, 52nd minute, goal by ⚽️ Sébastien Thill equalizing for Sheriff Tiraspol with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
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— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) October 19, 2021
SEBASTIAN THILL WITH A SENSATIONAL FREE-KICK FOR SHERIFF 💥 pic.twitter.com/EdanJM77cy
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 19, 2021
Inter taking the lead again in the 57th minute. It is forward Arturo Vidal to deliver a left footed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Edin Dzeko.
👉Inter 2 – 1 Sheriff, 57th minute, goal by ⚽️ Arturo Vidal “King” giving the lead again to @Inter_en with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Edin Dzeko.
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— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) October 19, 2021
Photo via twitter.com/Inter_en
Inter rocking big time scoring the third goal in the 67th minute. It is Stefan de Vrij to add this joy to the fans with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. The headed assist is by Denzel Dumfries following a corner conceded by Danilo Arboleda Hurtado.
👉Inter 3 – 1 Sheriff, 67th minute, goal by ⚽️ Stefan de Vrij for @Inter_en with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. The headed assist is by Denzel Dumfries following a corner conceded by Danilo Arboleda Hurtado.
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— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) October 19, 2021
Photo via twitter.com/Inter_en
Photo via twitter.com/Inter_en
✅ Inter have not found the goal in their last three home games in the Champions League (the last two of the last group stage and the 0-1 against Real Madrid in this edition). She has never previously stayed four home games without scoring in major UEFA competitions.
Sheriff Tiraspol has scored two goals in both games played in this Champions League (2-0 vs Shakthar and 2-1 vs Real Madrid) – the last team capable of scoring at least two goals in their first three games in the European Cup / Champions League was Brøndby IF in 1986.
Inter have won only one of their last nine Champions League games (4N, 4P), and have not achieved success in the last three without scoring (2N, 1P). In addition, the Nerazzurri have remained dry in five of their last seven games in the competition.
Congratulations to goalkeeper Samir Handanovic playing his 400th game with @Inter_en on Tuesday 19 October 2021. Inter vs Sheriff, Champions League. https://t.co/UVCNdQOVo3
— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) October 19, 2021
Photo via twitter.com/Inter_en
🏆 👉 Lineup INTER (3-5-2): 1 Handanovic; 37 Skriniar, 6 De Vrij, 32 Dimarco; 2 Dumfries, 23 Barella, 77 Brozovic, 22 Vidal, 14 Perisic; 9 Dzeko, 10 Lautaro.
🏆 👉 Lineup SHERIFF (4-2-3-1): 1 Celeadnic; 13 Costanza, 2 Arboleda, 55 Dulanto, 15 Cristiano; 21 Addo, 31 Thill; 9 Traore, 22 Kolovos, 10 Castañeda; 77 Bruno Souza.
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📺 Click the video to watch Inter – Sheriff highlights on Tuesday 19 October 2021
Dutch Referee Danny Makkelie will be assisted by Hessel Steegstra and Jan de Vries. The Fourth Official will be Joey Kooij. The VAR will be Jochem Kamphuis and the AVAR will be Pol van Boekel. The Referee Observer will be William Young (SCO).
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium ready for the UEFA Champions League Group Stage Inter vs Sheriff
Photo via twitter.com/Inter_en
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We take you behind the scenes of #InterSheriff 👀#UCL #ForzaInter pic.twitter.com/GO1BOSDLaY
— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter_en) October 19, 2021
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Director Simone Inzaghi has chosen his actors for #InterSheriff 👇#UCL #ForzaInter pic.twitter.com/7VbKiBPzDN
— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter_en) October 19, 2021
🏆👉Inter vs Sheriff, Match Officials
Champions League Matchday 3🗓️Tuesday 19 October 2021
🏟️Giuseppe Meazza Stadium
⏲️21🙍♂️Referee: Danny Makkelie (NED)
🚩Assistants: Hessel Steegstra and Jan de Vries
4⃣ Fourth Official: Joey Kooij (NED) @InterClubLA @InterClubDC @socios pic.twitter.com/dWVdnvF5Hk— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) October 19, 2021
Photo via twitter.com/Inter_en
Photo via twitter.com/Inter_en
Photo via twitter.com/Inter_en
🏆👉First half is over. Inter 1 – 0 Sheriff
⚽️ Goals: 34′ Edin Dzeko (I)
✍️ Ball Possession: 66% @Inter_en and 34% Sheriff
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— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) October 19, 2021
14 – Inter are the only team to have fired at least 14 shots in a Champions League first half two times this season, tonight and against Real Madrid. Sprint.#UCL #InterSheriff
— OptaPaolo 🏆 (@OptaPaolo) October 19, 2021
🏆👉Result Inter 3 – 1 Sheriff
⚽️ Goals: 34′ Edin Dzeko (I), 52′ Sébastien Thill (S), 57′ Arturo Vidal (I), 67′ Stefan de Vrij (I)
✍️ Ball Possession: 70% @Inter_en and 30% Sheriff
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— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) October 19, 2021

2021 – 2022 UEFA Champions League
Group Stage – Group D Matchday 3
Inter 3 – 1 Sheriff
Tuesday 19 October 2021
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium
Milan, Italy
21:00
Referee: Danny Makkelie (NED)
Assistant Referee 1: Hessel Steegstra (NED)
Assistant Referee 2: Jan de Vries (NED)
Fourth Official: Joey Kooij (NED)
VAR: Jochem Kamphuis (NED)
AVAR: Pol van Boekel (NED)
Referee Observer: William Young (SCO)
Goals: 34′ Edin Dzeko (I), 52′ Sébastien Thill (S), 57′ Arturo Vidal (I), 67′ Stefan de Vrij (I)
Official lineups – formations – tabellino:
🏆 👉 INTER (3-5-2): Handanovic; 37 Skriniar, 6 De Vrij, 32 Dimarco (95 Bastoni, 54); 2 Dumfries, 23 Barella, 77 Brozovic (12 Sensi, 85), 22 Vidal (5 Gagliardini, 75), 14 Perisic (11 Kolarov, 85); 9 Dzeko (7 Sanchez, 75), 10 Lautaro.
Subs: 21 Cordaz, 97 Radu, 8 Vecino, 13 Ranocchia, 19 Correa, 33 D’Ambrosio, 36 Darmian, 95 Bastoni.
Coach: Simone Inzaghi.
🏆 👉 SHERIFF (4-2-3-1): 1 Celeadnic; 13 Costanza, 2 Arboleda, 55 Dulanto, 15 Cristiano; 21 Addo (20 Nikolov, 75), 31 Thill; 77 Bruno Souza, 22 Kolovos (98 Cojocaru, 84), 10 Castañeda (6 Radeljic, 46); 9 Traore (19 Cojocar, 90).
Subs: 33 Pascenco, 16 Julien, 18 Kyabou, 99 Yansane.
Coach: Jurij Vernydub.