Ervin Zukanović is shown a yellow card for a late challenge.
ANOTHER SENDING OFF! Adel Taarabt is shown a straight red card for a dangerous tackle on Karamoh. Genoa are now down to nine men just with seconds remaining of the game.
90' +1
S. Oméonga goes off after a red card!
RED CARD! Stephane Omeonga is shown a straight red card for a foul on Eder just past the half-way line, but he was the last man. Genoa had a corner at the other end but Inter defended it well before breaking with pace and Eder nicked the ball past the Genoa man, only to be pulled back, giving the referee no choice but to award a free-kick and red card.
90'
There will be an extra four minutes played here.
87'
D. D'Ambrosio has scored a goal for Inter Milan! Assist by João Mário.
Karamoh forces Perin into making another good save! This time he has to tip the ball over the bar after a long range effort by Karamoh, Inter corner late on, can they finally beat the Genoa keeper.
João Mário whipped the ball into the penalty area, straight into the danger zone and D'Ambrosio did the rest.
GOOOOAAALLL! INTER LEAD! Finally with have the breakthrough goal and it comes from the head of Danilo D'Ambrosio. The corner conceded by Perin is whipped into the box and despite being under heavy pressure it is D'Ambrosio who manages to get his head to the ball and guide it into the net, leaving Perin helpless. The San Siro goes wild!
86'
Less than five minutes to go here at the San Siro, can either side break the deadlock late on and clinch all three points?
84'
F. Migliore gets yellow.
The first yellow card of the game is shown to Francesco Migliore.
81'
João Mário enters the game and replaces M. Brozović.
Inter respond with a change of their own. Marcelo Brozović who has had one of Inter's best chances to score here today is coming off and he is replaed by João Mário.
79'
L. Rigoni enters the game and replaces Miguel Veloso.
Genoa make their third and final substitution of the game, Miguel Veloso heads off and he has been replaced by Luca Rigoni.
78'
Chance Genoa! Veloso forces Handanovic into making a good stop from close range, the ball fell very nicely to the midfielder, but he could only fire his shot straight at the Inter keeper. Despite Inter's dominance they still need to be wary of a Genoa counter.
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76'
As we enter the final 15 minutes of the game it is still goalless at the San Siro, which would be a massive result for Genoa, but a very disappointing one for Inter who have had numerous chances to wrap up this game.
74'
G. Pandev enters the game and replaces P. Pellegri.
Now it is Genoa's turn to make the change, the youngster Pietro Pellegri heads off the pitch and he has been replaced by the more experienced, Goran Pandev.
72'
Y. Karamoh enters the game and replaces Borja Valero.
Another Inter substitution, Borja Valero Iglesias heads off and he has been replaced by Yann Karamoh.
69'
Another save by Perin! Once again denying Brozovic, this time from just a couple of yards out after a deep cross by Perisic which was met at the far post by Brozovic, who should've done much better with that chance! Icardi is furious with his teammate for not squaring the ball across goal to him.
68'
Good save! Perin is forced into action, first denying Brozovic from long range, pushing his effort out wide which Icardi then latched on to and made an even better save to deny the Inter skipper, but the flag is up for offside anyway.
65'
The home supporters are still urging their side forward here, eager for their side to put themselves in front against a Genoa side who they were expected to comfortably beat before the game.
63'
HUGE CHANCE! Inter once again come close to breaking the deadlock here, this time it is from a corner. There were a few Inter and Genoa player battling for the ball in the air as it came into the box. It appears to be a Genoa player who gets the final touch which directs it just inches wide of the post with Eder incredibly close to tapping the ball home, but he just wasn't alert to it fast enough.
60'
Éder enters the game and replaces A. Candreva.
Inter make their first change of the game, with Antonio Candreva the man coming off and he has been replaced by Eder.
58'
The score remains goalless here as we approach the hour mark at the San Siro. Genoa are still defending well and limiting Inter to half-chances and possession in the middle of the pitch, rather than their penalty area. However, Pellegri up front for Genoa is starting to cut a more isolated figure and he has barely touched the ball in this second half.
56'
Chance Inter! Antonio Candreva should've done better there as a deep cross came into the box, he pulled off his marker to create space and the ball dropped perfectly for him at the far post but his touch completely lets him down, it just bounces off his left foot and out for a Genoa goal-kick. A better touch there and he just had the keeper to beat from a couple of yards out.
53'
F. Migliore enters the game and replaces D. Laxalt.
Genoa make the first substitution of the game with Diego Laxalt the man coming off and he has been replaced by Francesco Migliore.
52'
Inter are forcing Genoa to sit deeper and deeper as they dominate possession in the visitors half, but they are defending well at the moment keeping the hosts out of their final third were they can be very dangerous. Icardi hasn't been able to get on the ball as much as he would've liked today and that is credit to this Genoa defence.
50'
Inter have regained control of the game after a shaky opening couple of minutes in this second half. They will want to score a goal quickly to ease the pressure on them and to make sure the crowd don't begin to get nervous and the atmosphere more tense.
47'
GREAT CHANCE! Genoa almost take the lead just seconds into the second half! Laxalt Suárez fires the ball just inches over the Inter crossbar with a terrific volley, the winger sneaked in at the far post and was completely unmarked as the cross came into the box from the right. Very good chance.
46'
The second half is underway!
45' +1
That's the half-time whistle!
45'
OFF THE POST! Inter go incredibly close to breaking the deadlock just seconds before the half-time break! Marcelo Brozovic with the shot from the edge of the area that had the Genoa keeper beaten, but it struck the outside of the post, so close!
42'
This is good pressure by Genoa late on in the first half, they have forced a couple of corners and despite coming to nothing they are keeping Inter penned inside their own half at the moment.
39'
CHANCE GENOA! Pietro Pellegri with a great opportunity to give his side the lead at the San Siro! Davide Biraschi whipped a great ball into the box from the right wing and Pellegri managed to evade his marker and get his head to the ball, but he can only direct his diving header wide of the Inter goal! It looked easier to miss than to score!
37'
The home supporters are urging their side forward here as Genoa begin to enjoy a spell of possession of their own having spent large spells of the gaem chasing Inter around the pitch. The opening goal will be vital for Inter to go on and score more you'd expect, whilst Genoa will be keen to register three points for the first time this season.
34'
Not long to go until the half-time whistle here at the San Siro and the score remains goalless between the two sides, despite heavy dominance by the hosts.
32'
Genoa lost more than half of their away games last season, which was a large factor in their 16th place finish in Serie A and they haven't endured the best of starts in this campaign, they currently sit 18th in the table on just two points.
29'
Excellent play by Perisic down this left wing, the winger uses his pace and trickery to get away from his marker and find a way into the penalty area, he then pulls the ball across goal from the byline, but it is cut out by Rossettini before it can reach Icardi who was waiting to pounce.
28'
A couple of corners in quick succession for Inter come to nothing, with poor balls into the box which make it far too easy for Genoa to defend against.
26'
Inter need to increase the pace of this game, they are being given plenty of time and space by Genoa to play the ball around the pitch, but they aren't moving it around quick enough which is allowing the visitors to get back into shape and close any gaps in their defensive line. We have already seen early on in this game that an injection of pace in attack will result in chances coming Inter's way.
23'
Excellent tracking back and defending by Icardi! The striker could see that his side were being beaten on the counter-attack and sprinted down the pitch to make sure he got in front of his man and block a good cross into the box. The resulting Genoa corner comes to nothing.
21'
Still goalless here at the San Siro between Inter and Genoa, the hosts have looked the better side but they have struggled to break down a strong Genoa defence so far. Vecino has been pulling the strings in midfield for the hosts today, linking up play nicely between defence and attack, which is allowing Icardi space roam free up front.
18'
Sloppy defending by Genoa almost allows Icardi in on goal, a good through ball came into the box by Matias Vecino but luckily for the Genoa defence, Mattia Perin who quickly off his line to gather just before Icardi got a touch.
17'
STAT: Genoa have failed to score in six of their last seven away matches, which has resulted in six defeats in those games.
14'
Genoa have their first corner of the game, after Milan Skriniar blocked a long range shot. A good chance to create a goalscoring chance... Luca Rossettini meets the cross, but his header is directed straight at Samir Handanović who makes a comfortable save.
12'
Inter are enjoying possession in the Genoa half at the moment, but they are struggling to get into their final third and play the ball into the feet of the likes of Icardi and Perisic who can really cause the visitors problems. That chance early on for Perisic is still the best chance we've seen so far to break the deadlock.
10'
The hosts continue to dominate here, they look the far more dangerous side and are trying to break forward with pace to catch out this struggling Genoa side. It could be a long afternoon for the visitors today if they are continuously chasing the ball, leading to plenty of chances for Inter who have the quality to score penalty of goals.
7'
Brief stoppage in play here as Danilo D'Ambrosio is down injured, he appears to have taken a blow to the face and is receiving medical treatment.
5'
Inter could close the gap on second placed Juventus to just two points with a victory here today, they would remain in third position but it certainly show a good start to the season for the Nerazzurri.
3'
Inter have won their last three home matches, plus they have scored at least two goals in their those matches. They have started this game on the front foot and look dangerous in attack already.
1'
We're underway!
CHANCE INTER! A fantastic opportunity for Inter to take the lead just 30 seconds into the game! The ball came into the box from the right wing, Mauro Icardi missed it, but it fell perfectly to Ivan Perisic who chested the ball down then fired a powerful volley at goal which went just inches over the bar. Great chance so early in the game.
Good afternoon and welcome to our LIVE match commentary of the Serie A clash between Inter and Genoa at the San Siro.
Inter’s perfect start to the season came to an end when they drew 1-1 with Bologna on Tuesday. However, Inter still looking like contenders for a top four finish this season, especially given how well they’ve performed in their four opening victories.
Inter are heavy favourites to see off a poor Genoa side, who took just one point away to the top 13 sides in Serie A last season. Their poor form has seen them draw at Sassuolo and lose to Udinese, which is seeing them being widely tipped to be involved a relegation fight this season.
The Nerazzurri will be confident of sealing all three points here today, especially having won three of their first four without conceding. They were caught out by a wonder goal from Bologna in midweek, but they showed resolve to get back in the game in the second half. At home they should have too much quality, having won eight of their last nine at home to Genoa, and they will be confident of adding to that today.
Genoa are losing games and they’re failing to score goals. They’ve failed to score in six of their last seven away trips in Serie A, that is largely due to a lack of options up front. Pietro Pellegri has been drafted in as their main striker, at 16-years-old he is showing a great amount of talent, but that’s not good for the Grifone in the short term, as they travel here needing results sooner rather than later if they are to avoid a relegation fight this season.
CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS...
INTER (4-2-3-1): Handanovic (GK); D'Ambrosio, Skriniar, Miranda, Dalbert; Vecino, B. Valero; Candreva, Brozovic, Perisic; Icardi
The teams are out here at the San Siro and kick-off is almost upon us. Stay tuned for all of the match action!
HALF-TIME: INTER 0-0 GENOA
Inter had the better chances to score with Perisic and Brozovic going very close for the hosts, but Genoa have played well themselves and created opportunities of their own, with the 16-year-old striker, Pellegri having their best chance of the game late in the second half.
FULL-TIME: INTER 1-0 GENOA
That's all from us today folks, we hope you enjoyed the game!
Inter finally found a way to break through a resilient Genoa defence who played very well and perhaps deserved to take at least a point away from the game. However, D'Ambrosio broke their hearts late on with a header to teh delight of the home supporters. Genoa then had two players sent off late on to end the game with just nine men, a major blow to their season to be without two vital players after already being tipped for relegation.
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