Italian media have noted two decisive second-half moments that saw Inter Milan take control of their Serie A match away to Torino.

Today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, consider the injury to Granata defender Perr Schuurs followed by three substitutions made by Nerazzurri coach Simone Inzaghi to have been decisive.

In the first half of yesterday’s match, things didn’t look too mismatched between Inter and Torino.

The Nerazzurri will hardly have been taken by surprise by this. Their last several matches against this opposition have been hard-fought battles.

And particularly away in Turin, it was always likely that the Granata would feel the belief that they could cause Inter problems.

In the first half Inter played some good football, but without creating decisive chances. And Torino found a foothold in the last fifteen minutes or so of the half.

Inter could not even have complained if they’d gone in a goal down at halftime. Torino created a handful of presentable chances to score.

But in the second half that all changed.

Two Decisive Turning Points For Inter To Beat Torino In Second Half

There were two moments in particular where the momentum seemed to shift, the Gazzetta argue.

The first was an injury to Torino defender Schuurs.

This was certainly an unfortunate situation for the Granata, who were already dealing with something of an injury crisis in defense.

The former Ajax defender has been a key player at the back for Ivan Juric’s team. And his exit from the pitch seemed to radiate doubts in the team, regardless of the qualities of the very pacey Saba Sazonov who replaced him.

Then Nerazzurri coach Simone Inzaghi seemed to recognize the opportunity.

The coach quickly made three substitutions. Carlos Augusto and Denzel Dumfries came in on the flanks. And Davide Frattesi replaced Nicolo Barella in midfield.

Inter’s opener soon followed.

Dumfries instantly showed how much of an impact he can have with his cutback for Nerazzurri striker Marcus Thuram.

And the Frenchman perhaps found a little more space than he would have had Schuurs been marshalling the defense.

And from there the trajectory of the match was only ever heading in one direction.