Inter defeated Como 2-0 at San Siro in Italy’s Serie A, with Esposito and Thuram scoring in the first half. Cristian Chivu’s team reached 28 points from 11 matches and stayed one point behind Lazio. Nico Paz struck the crossbar late on for Como before the league paused for international fixtures.
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Esposito and Thuram score seven minutes apart
Inter, the Italian Serie A club, beat Como 2-0 at San Siro on Matchday 11. Esposito opened the scoring in the 12th minute, and Thuram doubled the advantage in the 19th. The home victory took Cristian Chivu’s side to 28 points from 11 matches, one behind Lazio. Both goals arrived before the interval, and neither team scored after the break.[1], [2]
Spence supplies the opener
Spence provided the assist for Esposito’s goal, with Thuram also involved in the buildup. Inter created further first-half opportunities and kept its lead after the interval. The two scorers had started together in attack in Chivu’s 3-5-2 formation. Behind them, Spence, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski and Dimarco made up the midfield, while J. Martinez played in goal.[1]
Paz hits the bar before the international break
Cesc Fabregas used a 4-2-3-1 formation for Como, with Douvikas ahead of Da Cunha, Paz and Baturina. Nico Paz struck the crossbar late in the match. Serie A now pauses for international fixtures. Inter’s next league match is scheduled for November 22 against Atalanta in Bergamo, away from the San Siro ground where it secured this victory.[1]