Inter Milan continued their impressive run in the Champions League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kairat Almaty at the San Siro. The win maintains Inter’s perfect record in the competition, with the team now sitting on 12 points from four games, level with Bayern Munich and Arsenal.
The match was a test of Inter’s resolve, as they struggled to break down Kairat’s defense in the first half. Despite dominating possession, Inter’s slow build-up play failed to unlock the Kairat defense, and the visitors grew in confidence as the half progressed. Lautaro Martinez broke the deadlock just before halftime, scoring his fourth Champions League goal of the season.
However, Kairat quickly equalized in the second half, with Ofri Arad scoring his first goal of the competition after a corner was not cleared. But Inter regained the lead in the 67th minute when Carlos Augusto slotted home a well-taken goal from outside the area. The win was a testament to Inter’s determination and depth, with the team showing resilience in the face of adversity.
Inter coach Cristian Chivu praised his team’s win, acknowledging that they had perhaps underestimated their opponents. “We’ll take the win, which is the most important thing,” Chivu said, adding that the team could have done better but were happy with the three points. Federico Dimarco, Inter’s left-back, echoed Chivu’s sentiments, saying that Inter had underestimated Kairat and made errors in simple plays. Despite this, Dimarco emphasized that the win was what mattered, and the team would look to build on this momentum in their next match.
