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Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games, Parma-Milan, Udinese-Lazio, Inter-Lecce and Monza-Genoa.
This is Week 2 of the new season and we already saw quite a few surprises in the opening round of fixtures.
We begin today at 17.30 UK time (16.30 GMT) with stuttering Milan visiting newly-promoted Parma and Lazio hoping to build momentum against a revamped Udinese.
The game at the Tardini makes history as the first to be shown live on broadcast television in the USA, so it can be seen on CBS.
At 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), Inter are looking for their first win of the season by hosting Lecce, while Monza and Genoa face off.
“I always said, winning is never easy, but confirming yourself at the top is even tougher. We had taken the lead against Genoa and were unable to get the three points, so we absolutely needed to make up for that tonight in front of our fans.
“What I try to do is ensure I am ready, the secret is in the group dynamic. There’s a lot of competition at a club with the history of Inter, but it’s healthy competition and forces everyone to give their best.”
“We have the same hunger and desire to win. Details make the difference at this level, it was very hot today, but with determination and the right mentality, we can keep going forward.
“Those who went on international duty returned late, we only had a few weeks of pre-season training, but we’ll get there slowly.”
Genoa continue a remarkable start to the campaign, as after holding Inter 2-2, they snatch victory away to Monza thanks to a header from new signing Andrea Pinamonti https://t.co/kaPeOuO35I #MonzaGenoa #SerieA #Calcio
— Football Italia (@footballitalia) August 24, 2024
Monza win a corner. Last chance. Pizzignacco is up there too and ends up taking a throw-in, but that’s it!
It’s very tense in Monza, lots of shoves, arguments and yellow cards.
Ouch. Pizzignacco punches a ball off the head of Ekuban, then Malinovskyi jumps with arm a bit too high and catches Gagliardini in the head. Yellow card and quite a lot of blood.
Matteo Darmian and a Hakan Calhanoglu penalty gave Inter their first victory of the season, adding to Lecce’s woes https://t.co/0hRrEmZN6b #InterLecce #FCIM #SerieA #Calcio
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Darmian and Calhanoglu with the goals, Lecce still without finding the net this season.
Monza still trying to equalise, Djuric header flashes wide.
Berisha daisy-cutter from well outside the box, Sommer has to fingertip it inches round the base of the upright!
Pedro Pereira replaces Birindelli for Monza.
Into 6 minutes of stoppages at San Siro.
Gollini did have to work on that one, his gloves stung by a Kyriakopoulos scorcher from distance!
That was basically a mistake, because it was meant to be a cross from Caprari, but bounced off the inside of the far post and into the grateful arms of Gollini!
Luckily for them, there was an offside from Carlos Augusto, because Mkhitaryan fired horribly off target!
Calhanoglu off, Asllani on for Inter.
Vignato and Gagliardini on for Monza, Izzo and Dany Mota off.
Ekuban knocks down a long cross, Malinovskyi shot turns into an accidental assist for Thorsby, who makes a total and complete mess of the finish! Kicked it onto his own leg!
Monza penalty appeals, but the arm was flush to the body, hands clamped behind back, could not have done more.
Almost scores with his first touch, Arnautovic header over from six yards on the Calhanoglu free kick!
Arnautovic replaces Thuram for Inter.
Pinamonti hobbles off for Genoa, Ekuban on.
Dimarco, Barella and Darmian off, Carlos Augusto, Frattesi and Dumfries on for Inter.
Pablo Mari header over the bar on a Monza corner.
Another cooling break at San Siro.
Supporting Parma! Hopefully, AC Milam lose ALL their Seria A games since they have 0 Italians contracted. They should reap what they sow!