SSC Napoli

3.25

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  46

  5

  3.00

  Morgan De Sanctis

  Rarely troubled throughout the encounter, as Inter failed to threaten his goal sufficiently. Probably won't have an easier match.

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  34

  19

  2.50

  Salvatore Aronica

  Slotted in seamlessly at the back alongside his fellow centre-backs, before being needlessly sent off for a studs-up challenge on Faraoni.

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  43

  6

  3.00

  Hugo Armando Campagnaro

  Despite his headgear, the tough-tackling Argentine was as imposing as ever in defence and had the better of Milito in the physical battle.

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  51

  6

  3.50

  Paolo Cannavaro

  Important in organising his fellow defenders and was a commanding presence as per usual. His back line were caught out on the odd occasion, but were faced with nothing fatal.

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  51

  3

  3.00

  Christian Maggio

  Similarly to Zuniga, his powerful style of play saw him charge up and down the right flank in the first-half, but took his foot off the pedal after the break, although Nagatomo made sure of a nervy end.

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  59

  6

  3.50

  Juan Camilo Zúñiga

  A rampant first half, which saw him give Faraoni the run-around, was followed by a quieter second in an attacking sense, but put in a strong defensive showing to ensure his team saw out the result.

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  160

  8

  3.50

  Blerim Dzemaili

  Replacing Hamsik was never an easy task, but the former Bolton man made it look just that. Frequently tested Julio Cesar and kept things ticking by ensuring Cavani and Lavezzi received regular service. Set up the winner with a great burst of pace and a visionary pass to go with it.

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  65

  6

  3.50

  Walter Gargano

  The Uruguayan midfielder, along with Inler, dominated the centre of midfield with considerable ease, as he broke up Inter's attacks and did the dirty work with the minimal of fuss.

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  84

  7

  3.50

  Gökhan Inler

  Classy showing from the midfield general, who continues to get better and better in each and every game for Napoli. Elegant in possession, he acted as their deep-lying playmaker and displayed a fine passing range.

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  63

  13

  3.00

  Edinson Cavani

  An unspectacular performance from the prolific hitman who tested the Inter back line on occasions, but failed to get onto the scoresheet. Not his finest 90 minutes.

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  182

  7

  4.00

  Ezequiel Lavezzi Top of the Match

  The Argentine ran Inter ragged at times, with his explosive pace and eye for goal in full swing. Linked up with his fellow attackers admirably, including Dzemaili who played him in, before executing a wonderful curling finish.

Substitutions

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  21

  11

  0.00

  Andrea Dossena

  Late cameo from the one-time Liverpool wingback.

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  31

  7

  3.00

  Miguel Angel Britos

  Added an extra body in defence as he helped his side keep all three points in southern Italy.

FC Internazionale

2.64

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  64

  26

  3.00

  Julio César

  Could do nothing about Lavezzi's strike but made a number of important saves for his team.

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  47

  34

  3.00

  Javier Adelmar Zanetti

  Struggled to command authority in the centre of midfield, but looked to keep the ball at any given opportunity. Distributed well enough, but couldn't inspire his team towards an equaliser.

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  31

  48

  2.50

  Lucio

  Had a tough night against Dzemaili, but made a couple of vital blocks. Nevertheless, he tried to push forward at times, but his offensive-minded style saw him out of position for Lavezzi's winner.

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  41

  30

  3.00

  Walter Adrian Samuel

  Their best defender, the burly Argentine stopper was solid and marked Cavani well over the 90 minutes.

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  73

  32

  3.00

  Yuto Nagatomo

  A difficult start to the match against Maggio meant the signs looked ominous for the Japanese full-back, but he started to look dangerous after the interval, with a handful of surging runs and balls into the box, one of which should have resulted in a winner from Pazzini.

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  25

  75

  2.00

  Dejan Stankovic

  Bar the odd wayward strike, the Serb looked out of his depth in the middle of the park and sorely overrun by the far fresher pairing of Gargano and Inler.

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  47

  51

  3.00

  Wesley Sneijder

  A huge mistake to bring the Dutch wizard off in hindsight, and also when taking into account Inter's alarming lack of invention. He tried his best to orchestrate attacks in a scrappy first half, was but was eventually sacrificed for Pazzini.

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  21

  51

  2.50

  Esteban Matias Cambiasso

  Lost the midfield battle along with his fellow midfielders and continues to struggle recreating the form from yesteryear.

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  26

  50

  2.50

  Marco Faraoni

  Poor showing from the young Italian, who failed to deal with Zuniga and Lavezzi in the build-up to the goal. Pushed forward in the second half, but did not fare much better.

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  38

  96

  2.00

  Diego Forlan Corazo Flop of the Match

  A spectator in the first 45 minutes, he ghosted through much of the time he was supposedly on the field of play and was deservedly replaced by Cordoba after the break.

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  29

  50

  2.50

  Diego Alberto Milito

  Tried to make something happen in the final third, but the Napoli defence had the better of him and seemed isolated at times.

Substitutions

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  11

  20

  2.50

  Iván Ramiro Córdoba

  Came on at half-time for Sneijder as Inter switched to three centre-backs, and slotted in well, putting in an honest shift.

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  45

  29

  3.00

  Andrea Poli

  Inter began to improve towards the end of the clash, mainly due to the driving force of the Sampdoria loanee, who provided a fresh impetus in the centre.

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  20

  57

  2.50

  Giampaolo Pazzini

  As ever, his movement and endeavour could not be questioned, but he looks totally shot of confidence, having fluffed a guilt-edged free header right at the death.