R. Nainggolan has scored a goal for Inter Milan! Assist by João Mário.
A goal and three assists for Joao Mario today, who has been superb.
GOOOOAL! 5-0! Inter strike again! Nainggolan marks his return from injury in style by heading Joao Mario's inviting cross beyond the reach of the diving Radu.
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João Mário has scored a goal for Inter Milan! Assist by K. Baldé.
GOOOOOAL! 4-0! Joao Mario caps off a superb match on a personal level by driving home a fine finish from just inside the area, adding to his two assists from the first half.
The fourth official has signalled three minutes of additional action at the end of the second half.
Keita is credited with the assist, playing a short pass to Joao Mario - who then did all the hard work himself.
89'
Inter fully on defensive duty now as they look to ensure they retain what would be a fourth clean sheet in a row at home.
87'
R. Nainggolan enters the game and replaces M. Brozović.
Third and final change for Inter as Brozovic makes way for Nainggolan to make his return from injury.
86'
Half-chance for Martinez at the far post but he cannot get a shot away, although he does win a corner. Inter play it short before a delivery is eventually curled into the middle but it is headed before for a goal kick.
84'
Another fine move forward for Genoa looks threatening for Inter but Kouame's intended pass through to Piatek is poor, allowing the defence to steal possession.
82'
Genoa look dangerous as Biraschi charges forward with a threatening run but Valero tracks back to make a superb sliding challenge to win the ball.
80'
S. Oméonga enters the game and replaces Rômulo.
Third and final change for Genoa, as Romulo is replaced by Omeonga.
78'
The tempo of the match has dropped significantly in the past five minutes as Inter know they're on course for another win, while Genoa are aware a second defeat in a row at the San Siro is now inevitable.
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76'
Borja Valero enters the game and replaces I. Perišić.
Second change of the game for Inter as Valero replaces Perisic.
74'
Keita is tripped on the halfway line by Veloso, who earns a yellow card.
73'
Miguel Veloso gets yellow.
Genoa are doing a much better job of moving the ball around to retain possession inside Inter's defensive half but are still unable to create clear-cut chances.
71'
There is certainly still goals in this game as we edge into the latter stages but it looks more likely that Inter will extend their lead, with Genoa still struggling in the final third at the other end.
69'
Veloso curls his delivery into the middle and it is headed behind for a corner which cames to nothing.
64'
Inter are certainly looking to take the sting out of the game ahead of their hosting of Barcelona this week, although their pace in attack is still causing problems for Genoa.
62'
Piatek has not seen much of the ball since his introduction and Kouame, who caused AC Milan plenty of problems with his pace in midweek, is also being kept quiet by Inter's defensive line.
60'
An hour gone at the San Siro and Inter continue to cruise towards another victory. Genoa have simply not been able to offer anything going forward.
58'
Miguel Veloso enters the game and replaces Sandro.
K. Baldé enters the game and replaces M. Politano.
First change of the game for Inter as Politano, scorer of their second, is replaced by Keita.
Genoa also make a change with Sandro, who was carrying a yellow card, making way for the introduction of Veloso.
56'
Genoa are moving the ball around well as they push forward but they are still yet to ask any real questions of Handanovic, who has had an easy ride so far.
54'
Inter look to be in the mood as they continue to surge forward but their attacking intentions have left some room for Genoa to exploit at the other end. So far though, the visitors have been unable to take advantage.
52'
SAVE! Piatek immediately has a decent chance as he rises highest to head at goal following a corner but his attempt is straight at Handanovic for an easy save.
51'
K. Piątek enters the game and replaces G. Pandev.
Genoa, as expected, make a change in attack as Piatek replaces Pandev. However, it may now be a case of too little too late.
49'
R. Gagliardini has scored a goal for Inter Milan!
GOOOOAL! 3-0! Gagliardini gets his second of the game! Perisic stabs an effort at goal following a long throw but Radu makes a strong save. However, it fell kindly to Gagliardini and he smashes home.
48'
No changes for either side at the break but Piatek spent plenty of the interval warming up on the field, which suggests it may not be too long until his introduction.
46'
Back underway at the San Siro, where Inter restart the action.
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HALF-TIME: INTER 2-0 GENOA
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The fourth official has signalled three additional minutes at the end of the first half.
44'
Edging towards the interval and Inter still look extremely comfortable defending their advantage, with Genoa yet to call Handanovic into significant action.
42'
From the resulting free-kick Brozovic sees his attempt blocked behind for a corner, which is headed away by Kouame and Inter are forced to go all the way back to Handanovic.
41'
Politano is left looking dazed but is able to continue, while Gunter has his head tbandaged but will also carry on.
37'
Genoa will be desparate to ensure that Inter do not extend their lead before the break but the hosts are working their way through the gears again and look dangerous.
34'
Sandro gets yellow.
Sandro pulls back the arm of Handanovic as the goalkeeper tried to throw the ball forward and earns a booking.
31'
L. Martínez gets yellow.
Martinez catches Biraschi with a poor challenge and earns a deserved yellow card.
30'
WIDE! The ball drops kindly for Lazovic on the edge of the area and he tries to fire a first-time effort past Handanovic but his attempt curls wide of the mark.
28'
The tempo of the game has settled down since Inter raced into their two-goal lead but Genoa are trying to force their way onto the front foot.
24'
Inter win a corner and Joao Mario plays it short before having the ball passed back to him, with his eventual cross easily blocked.
22'
A disappointing start for Genoa, who caused Inter's arch-rivals Milan real problems in midweek and were unfortunate to suffer defeat. It has been much different so far against Spalletti's side, who look to be in cruise control.
18'
K. Günter gets yellow.
Genoa are now under real pressure and it is starting to show, with Gunter picking up a booking for a foul on Gagliardini.
16'
M. Politano has scored a goal for Inter Milan! Assist by João Mário.
GOOOAL! 2-0 Inter! A quickfire double from the hosts! Joao Mario feeds an inviting pass through to Politano, who charges through one-on-one with Radu and calmly tucks home.
Joao Mario was fortunate to earn his first assist but the second is all his own work, feeding an inviting pass through to Politano.
14'
R. Gagliardini has scored a goal for Inter Milan!
GOOOAL! 1-0 Inter! Woeful defending from Genoa opens the door for the hosts who take advantage. Possession is sloppily conceded and pounced upon by Martinez, who touches a pass to Joao Mario and he cannot get a shot away but the ball kindly falls for Gagliardini to tuck home. A quick VAR check is made and the goal stands.
13'
SAVE! Politano cuts inside from the right and tries to beat Radu with a low attempt from outside the box but it is a comfortable save.
12'
Lazovic superbly beats D'Ambrosio as he surges down the left wing but selfishly tries to fire home from an acute angle rather than teeing the ball to a team-mate, wasting a huge opportunity for Genoa.
10'
Inter are taking their time moving forward as they regroup after a few minutes of Genoa pressure and are patiently keeping possession in midfield.
8'
D. D'Ambrosio gets yellow.
An early booking for D'Ambrosio as he hauls Bessa to ground in midfield, halting Genoa's charge forward.
7'
Pereira wins Genoa the game's first corner but the delivery is headed away and the visitors are forced to start from the back again.
5'
Inter are dominating the tempo in the early exchanges and have put Genoa under constant pressure, although Radu is yet to be called upon.
3'
A strong start for the hosts sees Politano fire a cross to the far post where Martinez acrobatically tries an attempt but cannot hit the target.
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We are underway at the San Siro!
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Serie A clash between Inter and Genoa, where the hosts are looking to pull level on points with Napoli after their 5-1 drubbing of Empoli yesterday.
Inter have recorded six consecutive victories in the league after a shock defeat to Parma in mid-September and are fighting near the top of the standings as a result. On the other hand, Genoa are yet to taste victory under the guidance of Ivan Juric.
Inter subs: Daniele Padelli, Keita Balde Diao, Kwadwo Asamoah, Borja Valero, Antonio Candreva, Sime Vrsaljko, Miranda, Andrea Ranocchia, Mauro Icardi, Radja Nainggolan, Matias Vecino.
Genoa XI (3-4-1-2): Andrei Radu; Davide Biraschi, Cristian Romero, Koray Gunter; Pedro Pereira, Romulo, Sandro, Darko Lazovic; Daniel Bessa; Christian Kouame, Goran Pandev.
Inter XI (4-3-3): Samir Handanovic; Danilo D'Ambrosio, Milan Skriniar, Stefan de Vrij, Dalbert; Roberto Gagliardini, Marcelo Brozovic, Joao Mario; Matteo Politano, Lautaro Martinez, Ivan Perisic.
Genoa subs: Rok Vodisek, Alessandro Russo, Ervin Zukanovic, Stephane Omeonga, Ivan Lakicevic, Krzysztof Piatek, Miguel Veloso, Luca Mazzitelli, Gianluca Lapadula, Lisandro Lopez, Iuri Medeiros, Oscar Hiljemark.
With a huge midweek clash with Barcelona, Inter will be content to keep their foot largely off the gas in the second period to grind out a result. Genoa are in need of inspiration and could look to the bench to introduce Piatek, who has scored nine times in Serie A this season - but has not found the net in any of Juric's three games in charge.
So far, so good for Inter as they lead 2-0 courtesy of a quickfire double from Gagliardini and Politano. Genoa have not been at the races and have not asked any questions of Handanovic, which leaves Spalletti's side looking set for a seventh league win in a row.
Thanks for joining our coverage today. Until next time, goodbye.
Inter will now be extremely confident heading into their crucial Champions League clash with Barcelona in midweek, while Genoa will see concerns rise after now going four matches without a win under the guidance of Juric. With Napoli up next, their task does not get any easier.
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