In the Serie A Milan derby played in the early morning of the 17th, an unexpected result of the game shook the soccer world. The two strongest teams, who have been on a winning streak since the start of the season, met, but the match was a one-sided affair. Inter Milan came out firing, beating AC Milan 5-1 for the first time in the team's history, and for the first time in nearly 49 years, the team scored 5 goals against AC Milan in a single game, showing a strong determination to win the title and preparing for the first round of the UEFA Europa League in the early hours of Thursday morning when they will be facing Real Sociedad on the road.
Before the match, both teams were leading with 3 wins and it was expected to be an even match, but the reality surprised everyone. Inter Milan dominated the game, and the deadlock was broken only 5 minutes into the match when Mihidaelian scored from inside the penalty area. Inter took advantage of the situation, Magus Dulin in the left side of the penalty area after cleverly dunked the ball and shot to break the goal, the new star of the season two consecutive league goals, Inter at half-time to 2-0 lead.
AC Milan recovered a goal with a goal from Raffaello, but the defense was never able to withstand Inter's onslaught. 34-year-old Mihidarian broke through again, Chahanugu scored a penalty, and substitute Faddis also contributed a goal. The Italian international had scored twice in the Europa League's outings and was in heroic form as he scored again in this match. Inter Milan eventually won 5-1, leading the table with 4 wins, and turned Milan blue and black by beating AC Milan for the 5th consecutive time since January this year.
After the match, AC Milan coach Pioli refused to apologize to the fans despite expressing satisfaction with his team's performance: I don't think there's any need to apologize, Inter Milan did play better in the key moments, but we played well most of the time, and we were a bit deflated until we conceded the third goal in the 70th minute. AC Milan will host Newcastle in the UEFA Europa League in the early hours of Wednesday morning, and Pioli will need to reorganize the defense. Pioli will need to reshuffle his defense.
