Karlsruhe 1-2 Inter: Diouf late double seals friendly victory
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Inter won 2-1 against Karlsruhe in a pre-season friendly, with Diouf scoring twice late to secure the victory.
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Attributed to original sourceAndy Diouf scored twice in stoppages to give Inter a 2-1 victory over Karlsruher with a sensational strike in their second pre-season friendly match.
The Nerazzurri had their first real test of the summer, after a 16-0 win over a local side in their German camp.
Aleksandar Stankovic took the midfield reins, with Francesco Pio Esposito upfront.
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 26: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, and Yann Aurel Bisseck of Internazionale embrace after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Metropolitano on November 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Yann Bisseck forced a tricky save on the Nicolò Barella assist, then there were massive changes at the break from Cristian Chivu.
Mosconi went on the counter from his own half only to be denied by a desperate tackle.
Instead, it was Karlsruher who took the lead moments later, with Tim Civeja finishing off the counter-attack.
This woke Inter up, and they had a series of chances with the goalkeeper denying Luka Topalovic and a Benjamin Pavard header, while Ramirez fired off target from a promising position for Karlsruhe.
Just as it seemed as if the game was over, Diouf stepped up with two fantastic goals out of nowhere.
In the equaliser, Dimarco’s corner was cleared to the edge of the box, where he hit a scorcher through a crowd of legs.
That wasn’t the end either, because deep into stoppages Diouf bent a wonderful finish into the far corner with the inside of the left foot from inside the area.
Diouf has said he sees himself as more of a central midfielder , but if he keeps these performances up, then perhaps the Nerazzurri already have the heir to Denzel Dumfries on the right.
Karlsruhe 1-2 Inter Civeja 50 (K), Diouf 91, 94 (I)
Inter First Half: J Martinez; Bisseck, Bovio, Carlos Augusto; Luis Henrique, Barella, Stankovic, Mkhitaryan, Marello; Esposito, Iddrissou
Inter Second Half: Di Gennaro; Pavard, Maye (Lavelli 73), Bastoni; Diouf, Frattesi, Zielinski, Akinsanmiro, Dimarco; Topalovic, Mosconi
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What happened
Inter claimed a 2-1 away win over German second-division side Karlsruher SC in a pre-season friendly. After a tight contest, Diouf stepped up with two late goals to turn the result in Inter's favour. The match served as valuable preparation for Inter ahead of the new season, offering minutes and fitness for the squad. Karlsruhe, meanwhile, gained competitive experience against top-level opposition despite the defeat.
Chance analysis
Pre-season friendlies carry limited predictive value for competitive fixtures, but a late comeback win provides a morale boost and suggests squad depth. Diouf's match-winning cameo could signal his growing role in Inter's attacking rotation, though conclusions from a summer friendly should be tempered. Karlsruhe's competitive showing against Serie A opposition is a useful benchmark for their own season outlook.
Inter gain a confidence-boosting friendly win with Diouf emerging as a late match-winner, but no significant change to competitive outlook is expected.
Treat this as low-impact pre-season information; it should not meaningfully shift expectations for Inter's or Karlsruhe's upcoming competitive matches.