Udinese Mounts Stunning Comeback to Topple Inter Milan 2-1

Udinese delivered a significant upset at San Siro, coming from behind to secure a memorable 2-1 victory over Inter Milan. This result marks the first Serie A defeat for Inter since Cristian Chivu took the helm, shattering his pursuit of a unique coaching record.

The match began with Inter asserting their home advantage, taking the lead in the 17th minute. A well-orchestrated attacking move culminated in Denzel Dumfries finding the back of the net, giving the Nerazzurri an early advantage.

However, Udinese quickly responded, turning the tide of the game within a dramatic first half. Just 12 minutes after Inter's opener, the visitors were awarded a penalty after Denzel Dumfries was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box. Keinan Davis stepped up confidently, dispatching the spot-kick to equalize and send the goalkeeper the wrong way. Davis wasn't done contributing; just five minutes before halftime, he turned provider, setting up Arthur Atta. Atta's sublime curling finish into the far corner put Udinese ahead, completing a remarkable turnaround before the interval.

Keinan Davis scored and assisted in Udinese's comeback victory over Inter.

The second half saw Inter desperately searching for an equalizer. They believed they had found it in the 56th minute through Federico Dimarco, but their celebrations were cut short. A VAR review meticulously examined the build-up, eventually overturning the goal due to an offside infringement, much to the frustration of the home crowd.

Udinese also had opportunities to extend their lead, with Keinan Davis missing a chance to add another goal to his impressive performance. In the dying stages, Inter intensified their pressure, pushing for a late comeback of their own. Nicolo Barella fired a shot over the bar, and Carlos Augusto saw a header bravely blocked on the line, but Udinese's defense held firm, securing a hard-fought victory.

The win is a significant boost for Udinese, propelling them up to fifth place in the early Serie A standings. For Inter Milan, this defeat not only marks their first under Cristian Chivu but also ends his bid to become only the fifth Inter coach to win his first two Serie A games without conceding a goal, a testament to Udinese's resilient performance.