How did the match unfold?
Udinese took the lead in the ninth minute when Abankwa headed in a cross from Gomez. Seven minutes later Ecelenkkamp made it 0-2 with a close-range finish after a defensive lapse by Martinez. The visitors had won at the same ground the previous season. The home side had already come from two goals down in their previous league match against Napoli. After the second shock the home players woke up and reduced the deficit through a powerful long-range strike by Carlos Augusto. Barella equalised in the 35th minute with a low shot inside the area following sustained pressure. Inter had returned from 0-2 against Napoli the week before and repeated the pattern.
What happened in the second half?
Inter dominated after the interval. Thuram put the home side ahead in the 57th minute after a cut-back from Diouf. Esposito extended the lead to 4-2 in the 67th minute following a fluent team move. Bonny made it 5-2 in the 79th minute. In stoppage time Geyig pulled one back for Udinese to complete the 5-3 scoreline. Barella struck the crossbar from a free-kick seconds earlier. The Nerazzurri therefore recorded their second consecutive comeback from a two-goal deficit.
What does the result mean for the standings?
The victory keeps Inter level with Roma on 12 points after four rounds. The two sides meet at the Stadio Olimpico next weekend for the fifth matchday. Udinese remain without a win this season. Inter therefore sit again at the top alongside Roma after securing four wins from four Serie A fixtures.
Line-ups
Inter: Martinez, Akanji, Stones (Pavard 62), Bastoni (Dimarco 70), Diouf, Barella, Zielinski (Stankovic 82), Mkhitaryan (Jones 62), Carlos Augusto, Thuram (Bonny 70), Esposito.
Udinese: Okoye, Ebose, Cambiaso, Abankwa, Voivoda (Bertola 74), Karlstrom, Unai Gomez (Geyig 61), Kamara, Miller (Tsakvetadze 74), Davis (Bayo 80), Ecelenkkamp (Lovric 80).
Frequently asked questions
Did Inter recover from a two-goal deficit?
Yes. Inter trailed 0-2 early in the first half before scoring five unanswered goals.
How many wins does Inter have after four matches?
Inter recorded their fourth consecutive win in Serie A.
Who scored for Inter?
Carlos Augusto, Barella, Thuram, Esposito and Bonny each scored once.
Who scored for Udinese?
Abankwa, Ecelenkkamp and Geyig scored the three goals for the visitors.
When do Inter play Roma next?
The two teams meet at the Stadio Olimpico on the fifth matchday.
