In a tense encounter on matchday three, Inter Milan emerged victorious against Young Boys with a narrow 1-0 win at Stadion Wankdorf. The match was characterized by an end-to-end battle, where both teams posed threats, but a late goal ultimately decided the outcome.
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Young Boys faced their third consecutive defeat, while Inter secured their second win in the tournament, now with two draws from three games. The match’s pivotal moment came in injury time when substitutes Marcus Thuram and Federico Dimarco teamed up to break the deadlock, clinching a late victory for the visitors.
Despite the loss, Young Boys displayed commendable performance and came close to scoring multiple times, even denying Inter a penalty with a brilliant save. However, their late concession proved costly. Here’s a detailed look at the player ratings from the match.
Young Boys Player Ratings vs Inter Milan
Goalkeeper
David von Ballmoos: 7.5/10
An impressive performance, making crucial saves and expertly denying Arnautovic from the penalty spot.
Defenders
Lewin Blum: 6.5/10
Active on the right flank, contributing both defensively and in attack.
Sandro Lauper: 7/10
Solid in defense, recording eight ball recoveries and effectively clearing dangers.
Loris Benito: 6.5/10
Heavily involved in build-ups and executed vertical passes well, alongside his defensive duties.
Jaouen Hadjam: 7/10
Apart from conceding a penalty, he created four chances and effectively halted Inter’s advances from the left.
Midfielders
Lukasz Lakomy: 6.5/10
Promising in attack with three chances created, but needed more impact overall.
Filip Ugrinic: 7.5/10
A standout performer, he showcased a 100% tackle rate, contributing both defensively and in creating opportunities.
Alan Virginius: 6.5/10
Provided decent support in attack and defense but lacked significant influence overall.
Kastriot Imeri: 6/10
Lacked creativity in the number ten role, failing to generate notable chances.
Joel Monteiro: 7/10
He was a constant threat, demonstrating creativity and skill, hitting the post with a close attempt.
Forward
Silvère Ganvoula: 6/10
Played a deeper role, contributing to the build-up with two shots on goal.
Substitutes
Darian Males: 5.5/10
Ebrima Colley: 6.5/10
Meschack Elia: 6/10
Zachary Athekame: 5.5/10
Cedric Itten: 5/10
Manager
Joël Magnin: 7.5/10
Nearly outclassed his counterpart, but Inter’s experience proved decisive in the final moments.
Inter Milan Player Ratings vs Young Boys
Goalkeeper
Yann Sommer: 7/10
Maintained a clean sheet and made two critical saves, benefitting from some luck.
Defenders
Benjamin Pavard: 7/10
Excelled as a right center-back, showcasing solid passing and defensive prowess.
Stefan de Vrij: 6.5/10
Commanded the backline well, contributing to the team’s defensive organization.
Yann Aurel Bisseck: 6.5/10
Made notable forward runs and had a one-on-one chance that was well saved.
Midfielders
Denzel Dumfries: 7.5/10
A dynamic presence on the pitch, contributing in both attack and defense, and winning the penalty.
Davide Frattesi: 6/10
An average performance with minimal significant contributions.
Nicolo Barella: 7/10
Played a vital role in midfield, noted for his work rate and effective passing, though he nearly caused a goal against.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan: 6.5/10
Provided some key passes and attempted shots but lacked consistency.
Carlos Augusto: 6/10
Performed adequately until a hamstring injury forced him off in the second half.
Forwards
Marko Arnautovic: 5.5/10
Failed to convert a penalty, missing an opportunity to impact the game.
Mehdi Taremi: 7/10
Led the attack well, creating a crucial chance with a clever pass.
Substitutes
Federico Dimarco: 7.5/10
Played a key role in the game’s winning moment with an assist to Thuram.
Marcus Thuram: 8/10
Came off the bench to score the decisive goal, securing the win for Inter.
Piotr Zielinski: 6/10
Lautaro Martinez: 6.5/10
Alessandro Bastoni: 6/10
Manager
Simone Inzaghi: 7.5/10
Made effective substitutions, strategically managing the game to ensure a tough win against the resilient Swiss side.
