AC Milan

2.71

• 
  42

  127

  3.00

  Christian Abbiati

  Was punished for his decision to come out in the opening minutes when Samuel netted from a deep free-kick.

• 
  72

  79

  2.50

  Mattia De Sciglio

  Was rarely troubled at the back as Milan took the initiative and tried to level, but did not offer much in the opposition half.

• 
  59

  98

  3.00

  Philippe Mexes

  Guilty of conceding too many fouls in an uncompromising match, deservedly earning a yellow card for his troubles.

• 
  50

  107

  2.50

  Daniele Bonera

  Taken off for Abate in the second half when Milan started to chase the game, offered little going forward.

• 
  56

  95

  2.50

  Mario Alberto Yepes

  Took his eye off the ball for Cambiasso's free kick and saw Samuel steal in for the game's only goal. Little to do as Inter retreated into their own half.

• 
  43

  142

  2.50

  Kevin-Prince Boateng

  A match to forget for the Ghanaian. Wasted two decent chances when the goal was at his mercy.

• 
  170

  49

  3.50

  Riccardo Montolivo

  Always a danger from distance with a handful of wicked shots. Unlucky to see his equaliser chalked off for a questionable foul.

• 
  118

  72

  3.00

  Urby Emanuelson

  Had plenty of chances to advance down the right wing, but far too often his final ball was not good enough to open up the defence.

• 
  102

  76

  2.50

  Nigel De Jong

  A yellow card for the Netherlands international was no surprise in a no-nonsense performance. Could not drive his team forward in search of a point.

• 
  84

  114

  2.50

  Bojan Krkic

  Looked stranded at times in the first half as he led the line alone for his team.

• 
  72

  101

  2.50

  Stephan El Shaarawy

  Too easily nullified going forward, and put in an ineffective display. Substituted for Pazzini in the second period.

Substitutions

• 
  73

  72

  2.50

  Ignazio Abate

  Offered more in the Inter half than Bonera after he replaced the defender, but too often imprecise with the final ball.

• 
  99

  77

  3.00

  Robinho

  The Brazilian's entry coincided with an added potency to Milan's attacks, although he could not break free of a determined backline.

• 
  61

  101

  2.50

  Giampaolo Pazzini

  Brought in to introduce an extra offensive threat, and came so close to meeting Robinho's cross with the goal looming.

FC Internazionale

2.89

• 
  179

  30

  3.50

  Samir Handanoviç

  Always attentive to the long-range danger of Montolivo, pulling off a couple of impressive saves to keep Inter's lead intact.

• 
  169

  29

  3.00

  Javier Adelmar Zanetti

  The old warhorse had few opportunities to get forward, but defended with class and marshalled the right flank throughout the game.

• 
  149

  37

  3.00

  Andrea Ranocchia

  A sterling effort in defence from the centre-back, who time and again frustrated Milan's efforts to get back into the match.

• 
  193

  40

  3.50

  Walter Adrian Samuel Top of the Match

  A titan in the air, finishing Cambiasso's cross with class to push his side into the lead.

• 
  159

  30

  3.50

  Juan

  Put under a lot of pressure in the second half as Milan pushed forward, but responded magnificently and made a couple of key interventions.

• 
  110

  96

  2.00

  Yuto Nagatomo Flop of the Match

  A decent first-half showing from the Japan international, but he will feel aggrieved to have seen his participation end with 40 minutes left after a very soft second yellow card.

• 
  107

  62

  2.00

  Coutinho

  Taken off for Guarin at the start of the second half as Inter looked to add more bite in the midfield.

• 
  148

  34

  3.50

  Esteban Matias Cambiasso

  Caught out the entire Milan defence with his floated cross that led to Samuel's opener.

• 
  132

  38

  3.00

  Walter Gargano

  A combative display from the Uruguayan, who was strong in the tackle and gave no quarter against the Milan midfield.

• 
  111

  63

  2.50

  Diego Alberto Milito

  A constant thorn in the side of the Milan defence, moved and made space intelligently. Let Abbiati off the hook when he should have netted the second.

• 
  133

  70

  2.50

  Antonio Cassano

  Looked occasionally dangerous against his old club, who gave him a hostile reception. Taken off for Pereira to strengthen the backline following Nagatomo's expulsion.

Substitutions

• 
  128

  37

  2.50

  Alvaro Pereira

  Thrown on in the second half after Nagatomo saw red, and was safe in a more defensive role than usual.

• 
  118

  50

  3.00

  Fredy Guarín

  The Colombian came on after the break, but was on occasion slack with the ball putting his team under more pressure.

• 
  124

  47

  3.00

  Rodrigo Palacio

  A late sub, and could have killed off the game with an effort that he failed to convert.