Inter Milan snatched a dramatic 1–0 victory over BSC Young Boys at the Wankdorf Stadium on 23 October 2024, with Marcus Thuram delivering a decisive stoppage-time winner in a fiercely contested Champions League encounter, Softfootball reports.
Both sides entered the match with high stakes, and the opening minutes reflected that urgency. Young Boys pressed intensely, forcing Inter into early defensive discipline. A flurry of yellow cards in the first half—Jaouen Hadjam, Joël Monteiro, and Kastriot Imeri for the hosts, and Denzel Dumfries for Inter—highlighted the physicality of the contest. Despite opportunities for both teams, the first half closed goalless.
Inter had a golden chance to break the deadlock three minutes after the interval. Marko Arnautović stepped up to take a penalty but failed to convert, allowing Young Boys to stay level and maintain momentum in front of their home supporters.
Cristian Chivu reacted with a wave of substitutions, introducing Lautaro Martínez and Piotr Zieliński at the hour mark to inject sharpness into Inter’s attack. Young Boys responded with changes of their own, including Darian Maleš and Ebrima Colley, aiming to increase their attacking threat.
As the match progressed, chances fell to both sides. Young Boys remained competitive, generating 19 shots and unsettling Inter with their aggressive press. However, Inter’s experience began to show, especially after the introduction of Federico Dimarco and Marcus Thuram in the 76th minute.
After surviving several tense moments, Inter finally found the breakthrough deep into stoppage time. In the 90+3rd minute, Dimarco delivered a precise ball into the box, where Marcus Thuram rose to meet it with a calm finish, silencing the home crowd and sealing a crucial away victory.
Young Boys pushed desperately in the final seconds, but Inter’s defense held firm to secure all three points. The Nerazzurri finished with 57% possession, 19 shots, and superior passing accuracy, while Young Boys matched their intensity but lacked cutting edge in the decisive moments.
The win keeps Inter well positioned in their Champions League group, while Young Boys are left to reflect on missed chances and the sting of conceding at the death. For Chivu’s men, the performance was far from flawless—but the result was exactly what they needed.
