Inter and AC Milan in drab stalemate

Internazionale and AC Milan played out a disappointing derby goalless draw that does neither team any favours in their quest for European football.

Milan were fortunate to see a Philippe Mexes own goal ruled out for a foul in the build-up and although Inter had enough chances to win, the match ended in a stalemate that sees Milan stay ninth and Inter tenth in the table.

Neither side has managed to score more than a single goal in the last five Serie A Milan derbies.

10’ – GOOD SAVE LOPEZ: Hernanes tries his luck from distance and the Milan keeper parries it out of the top corner.

49’ – GOAL RULED OUT: Palacio has it in the back of the net from Icardi’s cross but the flag is up for offside.

63’ – PENALTY SHOUT: Hernanes shoots wide from Palacio’s cross but on closer inspection it looks like it took the slightest deflection off Antonelli’s hand.

72’ – GOAL RULED OUT: A howler from Mexes, who looks like he’s deflected Hernanes’ cross past Lopez. But it’s ruled out correctly after Palacio fouls Antonelli before the cross comes in.

90’ – ICARDI CLOSE: great skill to control and shoot in the box but another Inter chance goes just wide.

Asan Gnoukouri gets a first senior start for Inter.

This was the 162nd derby between Inter and AC Milan in Serie A: the Nerazzurri lead by 60 wins to 50.

Neither side has managed to score more than a single goal in the last five Serie A Milan derbies.

Did Milan concede a penalty? Inter players surrounded the referee after a shot from Hernanes appeared to take the slightest deflection off Antonelli’s hand in the box before going wide. Would have been harsh though.

Hernanes (Inter): The shining light in the Inter side. Created their best chances and close to being the difference between the teams.

Inter: Handanovic 6; D'Ambrosio 6, Ranocchia 6, Vidic 6, Jesus 6; Gnoukouri 6, Medel 7, Kovacic 6; Hernanes 8; Palacio 7, Icardi 6. Subs: Obi 6, Shaqiri 6.

AC Milan: Diego Lopez 6; Abate 7, Alex 6, Mexes 6, Antonelli 6; Poli 6, De Jong 7, Van Ginkel 6; Suso 6, Menez 7, Bonaventura 6. Subs: Paletta 6, Cerci 6, Destro 6.