Internazionale 2-0 Como - Serie A result and reaction as Inter move into second place following first-half goals from Espositio and Thuram

Internazionale moved up to second place in the Serie A table after a comfortable 2-0 win over Como at San Siro.

Two first-half goals in seven minutes was the difference, with strikers Pio Espositio and Marcus Thuram both getting on the scoresheet in the opening 20 minutes.

After beating Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League in the week, Inter were looking to get back on track in Serie A following their derby defeat to rivals AC Milan.

They opened the scoring after 12 minutes when Espositio shrugged off a defender to get on the end of a cross from Djed Spence, who was involved in an impressive display alongside his fellow wing back Federico Dimarco.

Thuram struck before the 20th minute when a fizzing cross from Dimarco took a deflection, before the Frenchman fired home from six yards out to double his side's lead.

Dimarco could have had a couple of goals during the second half but was unable to stay onside from a couple of opportunities which fired towards Como keeper Robert Sanchez.

There was a late chance for the away side to set up a nervy finish when Nico Paz fired a shot on to the crossbar in a rare attacking spell. Yet that was as good as it got for Como, who remain fifth after a second defeat of the season.

After scoring nine goals in midweek during their Champions League trashing of RC Lens, Cese Fabregas' side were taught a tough lesson against a strong Inter side this evening.

A very disappointing performance as they failed to create clear chances and never tested Inter goalkeeper Martinez.

They will now have the international break before hosting Cagliari at the end of November, but remain in fifth place.

Following their victory and their first league match since a 3-1 loss to rivals AC Milan last week, Inter now overtake Roma into second place in the league table.

While Esposito and Thuram impressed by taking their goals well, the influence of Dimarco and captain Niccolo Barella was evident from a very early stage.

Following the international break, they will travel to Atalanta.

Job done for the home side who move up to second in the Serie A table following a convincing victory over Como at the San Siro.

Goals from Pio Espositio and Marcus Thuram in the first half was enough for victory as they kept Cese Fabregas' side at arms length throughout.

Paz attempts to cross into the box in the final minute of normal time, but his cross goes too deep and is a simple pick up for Martinez in the Inter goal.

After their thumping win in the Champions League, Como have come down a notch or two tonight.

After their derby loss, they managed to steady the ship by beating Feyenoord in the Champions League and now it's looking like a brilliant result in the Serie A.

But they've been unable to add a third goal as Augusto fires a shot wide before being called back for offside as Thuram departs the field in the 87th minute.

An excellent chance from Nico Paz as the away side pounced on a loose pass from the Inter defense as the ball falls to Paz at the edge of the box who puts a powerful effort onto the cross bar.

A lovely run from Thuram as he heads in the box and his attempt to cross the ball ends up being deflected out for a corner kick.

With less than 10 minutes to play of normal time, you could argue it would be very difficult for Como to fight back here.

It's been a bitterly disappointing 75 minutes for Como away at the league champions and those were the words of TNT Sports' Dom Hutchison.

Dimarco has another attempt on goal for the hosts but his shot is saved only for the flag to appear for offside.

The man who opened the scoring for the home team departs after picking up a yellow card in his final involvement and is replaced by Bonny.

The 21-year-old real handful for the Como side.

With Inter on track to winning a sixth consecutive home game to start the Serie A season, the last time they had done that would have been in 1979.

Just under 20 minutes to play at the San Siro and as TNT Sports' Dom Hutchison says, "there's still time" for Como.

But they had a throw in a promising position but made nothing of note.

Inter have been in firm control and have showed a marked improvement compared to their 3-1 loss to bitter rivals AC Milan last time out, they've been able to stand their proceedings on the game with relative ease and haven't allowed Como into the game.

A good in-swinging cross from Como's Nico Pas almost catches the Inter goalkeeper out but the Spaniard makes a good save.

Although there's still a lack of urgency within the away side's performance despite trailing by two goals.

The Italian coach has appeared a couple of times on the TNT Sports screens this evening and while it would be very unlikely for him to be taking over one of these two teams.

A mix up in the Como box does see Thuram find space to shoot and despite a tight angle is able to fire a chance away, but it's off target.

Another big chance for the Italian wing back as he strikes a volley from the edge of the penalty box following a Thuram flick which was deflected out to win the corner.

But nothing comes from it and a bit of rest bite for the visitors.

After a bright start, Como are back on the back foot as Dimarco fires a shot straight at Robert Sanchez.

1985 was the last time Como beat Inter, with the home side winning the last 17 meetings between the two teams.

BETTER START FROM COMO
Fabregas' side have started strong in the opening to the second half, but haven't quite got their first shot on target yet.

But they need to test Inter goalkeeper Martinez as they still haven't registered a shot on target.