Champions League: Outstanding Inter at City, 0:0 between Bologna and Shakhtar Donetsk
Champions League: Inter block Manchester City
Inter shows an excellent performance at the Etihad Stadium and holds Manchester City, who last year’s champions league finalists, to a 0:0 draw. The Nerazzurri limit the Citizens to only one shot on goal and hit the post with Edin Dzeko in the first half. After this Inter’s performance, first place in the group remains open.
In the 2nd minute, City goes close to the goal, but Rodri's shot is saved by Handanovic without any difficulty. In the 14th minute, a sensational collective action by the Nerazzurri with Calhanoglu and Barella serving Dzeko, who hits the post from a few steps away.
The hosts have more possession, but Inter defends well and often tries to restart quickly. In the 30th minute, Barella tries from the edge but is walled. In the 42nd minute, a cross from Foden finds Grealish alone in the area, but his header goes over the bar. In the 50th minute, Darmian is forced out injured.
Bologna and Shakhtar Donetsk draw 0-0
At the Dall'Ara stadium, Bologna and Shakhtar Donetsk draw 0-0. Mihajlovic's team has the best chances in the first half, with Arnautovic and Soriano denied by Trubin.
After the break, the Ukrainian team comes out more determined and hits a post with Antonio. In the 60th minute, Soriano's shot is saved by Trubin, and in the 80th minute, a header from Orsolini is saved on the line by Marlon.
With this draw, Bologna is last in the group with 1 point, while Shakhtar Donetsk is third with 4 points.
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