Inter Milan Dominates Salernitana in First Half Rout

Inter Milan displayed a dominant performance in the first half against Salernitana, securing a comfortable lead of 3-0 at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

The home side started the scoring spree with Marcus Thuram finding the back of the net, swiftly followed by a goal from Lautaro Martinez less than 90 seconds later. Denzel Dumfries further extended Inter’s lead with a stroke of luck as the ball deflected off Pasalidis into his path for an easy finish.

Salernitana struggled to contain Inter’s relentless attacking presence, conceding multiple corners and shots on target. Inter’s control of the match was highlighted by their 76% possession and 12 shots compared to Salernitana’s lackluster performance in creating any meaningful opportunities.

Lautaro Martinez, reaching his 20th goal of the season, showcased his clinical finishing ability as he curled a precise effort into the far corner from the edge of the box. Marcus Thuram had earlier opened the scoring with a composed finish, capitalizing on a well-placed assist from Carlos Augusto.

Salernitana’s defense found themselves overwhelmed by Inter’s offensive prowess, with goalkeeper Ochoa making crucial saves to prevent further damage. The visitors made an early substitution as the injured Jerome Boateng was replaced by Maggiore.

Inter’s orange wave of attacks consistently troubled Salernitana, with Dumfries and Martinez coming close to adding to the scoreline while showcasing their attacking flair. Despite brief moments of respite for Salernitana, Inter’s supremacy was evident throughout the first half.