Inter Milan scores a goal from Thuram, securing an easy victory over Ajax
In a thrilling encounter in Amsterdam, Inter secured a hard-fought victory against Ajax, thanks to the impressive display of their Dutch defender, Thuram. The match marked a happy return for Inter coach Cristian Chivu, who played in the same Ajax team as John Heitinga from 2001-2003. However, it was Thuram who stole the show, with his strength, intelligence, and technical skills on full display. The opening of the game was cagey, with a second-minute strike by Federico Dimarco being the only notable chance in the first half hour. The breakthrough came two minutes later, as Thuram capitalised on a corner to give Inter a 1-0 lead at halftime. His physical presence and pace caused problems for the Ajax defense, particularly at set-pieces, and both of his goals in the match came from headed corners. Belgian winger Mika Godts had a gilt-edged chance for Ajax five minutes before halftime, but Inter's keeper, Yann Sommer, easily parried his tame shot. Godts lamented the missed opportunity, stating 'Such a shame. If I had made it 1-0, it could have been a completely different game.' Ajax registered only two shots on goal the entire match, and Inter eased off after securing the second goal, keeping possession and frustrating Ajax. The talismanic striker, Steven Berghuis, was ruled out due to a muscular injury, which may have contributed to Ajax's lack of offensive threat. Thuram's performance was praised by Inter's Dutch defender, Stefan de Vrij, who hailed his abilities. The coach of the Inter team, Cristian Chivu, expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, stating 'I'm pleased with the maturity we showed today. I'm happy for the team. I'm happy we can get our confidence back with this victory.' In the second half, Inter doubled their lead with another goal from Thuram, this time from another corner. The article was published by AFP in 2025, and Inter's next Champions League match is a home fixture against Slavia Prague. Ajax's next Champions League match is a trip to Marseille. Inter's Lautaro Martinez was on the bench during the match. However, the potential penalty decision in favour of Thuram was overturned by the video officials, who ruled that Thuram had fouled Youri Baas first. Despite this, the victory will be a significant boost for Inter, who will be looking to build on this performance in their upcoming matches.
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