UEFA Champions League League Stage - 4
Inter 2 - 1 FT Kairat Almaty
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jorginho 6'
20' Yann Bisseck
45' L. Martinez
HT
46' ↓ L. Martinez ↑A. Bonny
↓ V. Gromyko ↑E. Tapalov 46'
O. Arad 55'
58' Nicolò Barella
63' ↓ D. Frattesi ↑P. Sucic
67' Carlos Augusto (F. Esposito)
71' ↓ F. Esposito ↑M. Thuram
71' ↓ N. Barella ↑H. Calhanoglu
↓ O. Arad ↑O. Baybek 71'
↓ Edmilson Santos ↑Ricardinho 71'
↓ D. Kasabulat ↑A. Sadybekov 76'
↓ Jorginho ↑G. Zaria 76'
81' ↓ Y. Bisseck ↑M. Akanji
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Inter
Goalkeepers
Y. Sommer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Y. Bisseck 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. de Vrij
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Augusto 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Aerials Won
3
Tackles
Midfielders
D. Dumfries 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
D. Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
N. Barella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
P. Zielinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Dimarco 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Forwards
F. Esposito
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
L. Martinez 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.6
Rating
Yes
Captain
BENCH
J. Martinez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Calligaris
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Acerbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Akanji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Alexiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bastoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Sucic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Calhanoglu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Thuram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bonny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kairat Almaty
Goalkeepers
T. Anarbekov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Mrynskiy
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
A. Shirobokov 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
E. Sorokin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Mata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Kasabulat
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
O. Arad 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
V. Gromyko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jorginho
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
D. Satpaev 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Edmilson Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
A. Zarutskiy
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Kalmyrza
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Kurgin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Tapalov
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Sadybekov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Zaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Baybek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Glazer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Stanojev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +10
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -8
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -8
P: 4 GD: -9
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Augusto's Late Strike Breaks Kairat Resistance at the Meazza
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Inter's clinical finishing and midfield control overcame a stubborn Kairat Almaty side that refused to surrender, securing a vital Champions League group-stage win on home soil.
Dominance Tested by Resilience
From the opening whistle at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Federico Dimarco orchestrated Inter's rhythm with surgical precision, threading five key passes that carved open Kairat's defensive shape. The Intensity was unmistakable—Inter suffocated possession with 66% control, forcing their Kazakhstani visitors into a suffocating defensive posture. Yet Kairat's goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov proved a wall, producing six saves to keep his side alive. The Stakes climbed when VAR intervened early: a penalty was cancelled at the 20-minute mark after Yann Bisseck's challenge was reviewed, a reprieve that steadied Kairat's nerves.
Martinez's Composure, Arad's Reply
Lautaro Martinez broke the deadlock just before half-time, converting at the 45th minute with the clinical finishing that defines Inter's season. The Argentine's composure in the box reflected Inter's Balance—they were not just dominant; they were efficient. But Kairat refused to wilt. Oleg Arad levelled at 55 minutes, a sucker punch that reset the narrative and exposed Inter's vulnerability when Anarbekov's saves dried up. The match hung in the balance, Equilibrio restored on the pitch.
Augusto's Decisive Moment
The turning point arrived at the 67th minute. Carlos Augusto, the left-back who'd been a menace all evening, struck decisively with an assist from F. Esposito. His goal—rated 8.2 for his overall display—restored Inter's lead and, crucially, their psychological edge. From that moment, Kairat's resistance crumbled. Inter's 23 shots and 9.0 xG told the complete story: they were the superior force, and the scoreline reflected their true dominance. Anarbekov's six saves merely delayed the inevitable.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled a 20th-minute penalty against Bisseck, denying Inter an early advantage and keeping Kairat mentally in the contest until Augusto's decisive 67th-minute strike.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Inter's Siege of the San Siro
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. While Inter aim to cement their top-eight status, this fixture is a desperate fight for survival for a Kairat side staring at a premature European exit.
The Setup
As the Champions League league stage enters its fourth round this early November, the gulf between these two sides couldn't be wider. Inter sit comfortably in 6th place, boasting a solid Form with three consecutive wins in domestic and continental play. Conversely, Kairat Almaty arrive at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza rooted to 36th in the table, having secured just a single point from six matches. The Stakes are essentially non-existent for the hosts but represent a final stand for the visitors, who need a miracle to avoid the bottom-tier 'relegation' from the competition. Despite the high Stars value of the Inter squad, the lack of competitive Balance suggests a one-sided affair.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on Inter's relentless wide rotations against Kairat’s low block. With Lautaro Martínez leading the line for Inter, the Italian giants will look to stretch the pitch and force Kairat Almaty’s captain and defenders into constant lateral shifts. If João Paulo can find a rare pocket of space on the counter-attack for the Kazakh side, they might threaten, but the physical disparity in midfield makes a breakthrough unlikely.
Our Prediction
Expect Inter to establish camp in the opposition half from the opening whistle. Kairat will likely hold firm for the first twenty minutes, but Inter’s superior technical quality should eventually break the deadlock. We anticipate a comfortable 3-0 victory for the Nerazzurri, who will likely rotate their squad once the result is secured.