Inter Milan produced a sensational comeback at the San Siro, recovering from two goals down to defeat Udinese 5-3 and maintain their perfect start to the Serie A season.
Cristian Chivu’s defending champions appeared to be heading for a shock result after Udinese raced into a 2-0 lead inside 16 minutes. However, the Nerazzurri responded emphatically, scoring five times to secure another three points and climb to second in the Serie A standings.
For football fans in Kenya, the eight-goal thriller delivered everything expected from Italian top-flight football: early drama, brilliant finishing and a remarkable turnaround.
Udinese Stun Inter With Dream Start
Inter entered the contest as clear favorites after going 13 Serie A matches unbeaten, but Udinese quickly tore up the script.
The visitors struck first when Unai Gómez delivered an excellent ball into the area for James Abankwah, whose header found the net for his first Udinese goal.
Inter almost responded immediately through Marcus Thuram, only for goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to produce an impressive double save.
Udinese then stunned the San Siro again in the 16th minute. Keinan Davis created the opportunity before Jurgen Ekkelenkamp poked home from close range to establish a shock 2-0 advantage.
Carlos Augusto Sparks Inter Comeback
Facing their first league defeat of the campaign, Inter needed inspiration – and Carlos Augusto provided it.
The Brazilian unleashed a superb long-range strike into the bottom corner in the 26th minute, cutting Udinese’s advantage in half.
That goal completely changed the momentum.
Before half-time, Nicolò Barella smashed home from inside the penalty area to make it 2-2 and complete the first stage of Inter’s remarkable recovery.
Marcus Thuram Puts Inter Ahead
Inter returned from the break with greater intensity and quickly placed Udinese under sustained pressure.
Okoye initially prevented Henrikh Mkhitaryan from completing the turnaround, but the visitors could not hold out much longer.
Andy Diouf released Thuram on the counterattack, and the French forward calmly finished from 12 yards to give Inter their first lead of the evening at 3-2.
From that point, Chivu’s men were firmly in control.
Pio Esposito and Bonny Finish the Job
Inter’s attacking quality continued to overwhelm Udinese.
Piotr Zieliński created the fourth goal for Pio Esposito, who produced a composed close-range finish for his second Serie A goal of the season.
Substitute Ange-Yoan Bonny then effectively ended the contest. After seeing his initial attempt saved, Bonny reacted quickly to fire home the rebound and make it 5-2.
Idrissa Gueye pulled one back for Udinese during stoppage time, but it was merely consolation as Inter completed an extraordinary 5-3 victory.
Inter Maintain Perfect Serie A Start
The victory keeps Inter’s 100% Serie A record intact and moves the defending champions into second place behind early leaders AS Roma.
More importantly, the manner of the victory demonstrated Inter’s resilience. Going 2-0 down at home could easily have derailed the champions, but five unanswered goals turned a potential upset into another statement victory.
Udinese, meanwhile, remain 13th with four points from their opening four league matches.
Roma Await in Huge Serie A Clash
Inter now faces a significantly tougher examination when they meet AS Roma on Saturday.
With Roma setting the early pace and Inter protecting their perfect league record, the encounter could provide an early indication of how the Serie A title race will develop.
Udinese will attempt to recover when they host Cagliari.
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Final Verdict
Inter Milan 5-3 Udinese will go down as one of the most entertaining Serie A matches of the early season.
Udinese threatened a major upset after racing into a two-goal lead, but Inter responded like champions. Goals from Carlos Augusto, Barella, Thuram, Esposito and Bonny completed a spectacular turnaround and preserved the Nerazzurri’s perfect league start.
Attention now shifts to Saturday’s showdown with Roma – a contest that could be far more significant in the battle for the Serie A crown.
