Conceding Three Times In The Champions League, Indonesian Goalkeeper Brings Inter Milan To Draw With Benfica

Inter Milan goalkeeper from Indonesia Emil Audero had to work hard against Benfica in the Champions League. (inter.it)

JAKARTA - Indonesian goalkeeper Emil Audero had the opportunity to compete in the Champions League. However, the goal conceded three times even though finally his team, Inter Milan, drew 3-3 against Benfica in the Champions League Group D match at the Stadio da Luz, Thursday, November 30 in the morning WIB.

Inter, who have qualified for the Champions League knockout round, did not field the best squad in the match. Coach Simone Inzaghi fielded some of the reserve players in the away game. Including Audero who replaced main goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

In addition, 21-year-old midfielder Kristjan Asllani is Inzaghi's first choice. Likewise Yann Aurel Ludger Bisseck and Davide Frattesi.

Inter, who did not appear with the pillar players, were left 3-0 behind. However, they were able to catch up and finally drew 3-3.

The result did not change Inter's position, which is in second place with 11. The same as the Real Sociedad which was detained by FC Salzburg 0-0.

Only Sociedad won the goal difference so they could perched at the top. However, both teams have qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League.

Meanwhile, Salzburg, who is ranked third, will play a play-off to get a ticket to the Europa League. Currently, Salzburg is pocketing four points or three points ahead of Benfica who is at the bottom of the standings.

In that match, Audero, who was standing under the Inter bar, had to work hard to fortify his goal. However, his efforts were not easy. Audero conceded just five minutes into the game.

Midfielder Joao Mario successfully beat him after welcoming Casper Tengstedt's pass. Only eight minutes later, the former Inter player has scored his second goal.

Audero, who played for Juventus, again picked up the ball from his net for the third time after Mario made a hat-trick in the 34th minute. A close-range shot after Mario received a cross put Benfica 3-0 up and closed the first half.

Inter began to rise in the second half. Their attack had already threatened the home goal.

The first chance was obtained by striker Marko Arnautovic who just faced goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin. But his efforts still failed.

Arnautovic made no mistake when he finished a pass from Bisseck in the 51st minute. The score changed to 3-1.

Only seven minutes later, it was Davide Frattesi's turn to reduce the Nerazzurri. A volley from Frattesi successfully broke into Benfica's goal.

Inter finally avoided defeat after veteran striker Alexis Sanchez completed a comeback from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute.

Inter received a penalty following defender Nicolas Otamendi's foul which brought down striker Marcus Thuram in the forbidden box. Sanchez also completed the execution. 'Benfica then had to play with 10 people after defender Antonio Silva committed a foul on Nicolo Barella.

Not long ago Barella almost brought Inter ahead. But his hard kick in injury time only hit the post. The score 3-3 for both teams did not change until the end of the match.