Dimarco again, then Calhanoglu: Inter beat Genoa 2 - 0

A touch of magic from Federico Dimarco once again. Then the penalty from Calhanoglu to seal the deal. Against Genoa in Serie A matchday 27, Inter pick up another three points: a 2-0 win and an eighth consecutive league victory. The standings now show 67 points.

The game was opened in the 31st minute by Dimarco, yes, him again, with a perfect assist from Mkhitaryan and a first-time left-footed finish from an almost impossible angle for a stunning goal. Inter controlled possession, creating fewer chances than usual but still limiting the visitors well. The long-awaited second goal came midway through the second half from the spot: Calhanoglu converted in the 70th minute to secure the three points, in a match that also saw Inter hit the crossbar and the post. In the closing stages there was a scare, almost an own goal from Manuel Akanji, saved by Yann Sommer. Then pure joy in San Siro as the run continues.

INTER 2-0 GENOA | REPORT

Goalscorers: 31' Dimarco (I), 70' Calhanoglu (I) pen.

INTER (3-5-2): 1 Sommer; 25 Akanji, 6 De Vrij (31 Bisseck 67'), 30 Carlos Augusto; 11 Luis Henrique, 23 Barella, 7 Zielinski (16 Frattesi 77'), 22 Mkhitaryan (20 Calhanoglu 59'), 32 Dimarco; 9 Thuram (94 Esposito 59'), 14 Bonny (17 Diouf 77') Substitutes: 12 Di Gennaro, 13 J. Martinez, 2 Dumfries, 8 Sucic, 15 Acerbi, 16 Frattesi, 36 Darmian, 53 Lavelli. Head Coach: Cristian Chivu.

GENOA (3-4-1-2): 16 Bijlow; 27 Marcandalli, 5 Østigård, 22 Vasquez; 77 Ellertsson, 32 Frendrup, 17 Malinovskyi (4 Amorim 46'), 3 Martín (20 Sabelli 85'); 8 Baldanzi (10 Messias 66'); 9 Vitinha (18 Ekuban 60'), 29 Colombo (21 Ekhator 66'). Substitutes: 1 Leali, 31 Siegrist, 39 Sommariva, 13 Zätterström, 14 Onana, 70 Cornet, 73 Masini, 74 Doucoure. Head Coach: Daniele De Rossi.

Yellow cards: Malinovskyi (G), Mkhitaryan (I), Calhanoglu (I). Added time: 1', 4'

Referee: Fabbri. Assistants: Zingarelli-Bercigli. Fourth official: Perri. VAR: Maggioni. AVAR: Guida.

SUSPENDED Inter: Bastoni (1). Genoa: -

ONE BOOKING AWAY FROM SUSPENSION Inter: - Genoa: Marcandalli, Masini.