Viktoria Plzen 0-2 Inter Milan: Serie A giants secure first victory of European campaign after Edin Dzeko and Denzel Dumfries net in comfortable win in Czech Republic against 10-man hosts
- Edin Dzeko put Inter Milan ahead with a smart curling finish into the corner
- Inter wasted chances in the first half to extend their lead in Czech Republic
- Viktoria Plzen midfielder Pavel Bucha was sent off for tackle on Nicolo Barella
- Denzel Dumfries then finished a chance on the break set up by Dzeko to seal win
Whenever Edin Dzeko plays against Viktoria Plzen, the goals start flowing.
Dzeko scored one goal and set up another Tuesday to lead Inter Milan to a 2-0 victory over the Czech club in the Champions League. It was the Bosnia international's 10th goal in nine matches against Plzen, and ninth in the last six.
The 10 goals against Plzen are the most Dzeko has scored against any team.
![Inter Milan got their first points in the Champions League this season after beating Viktoria Plzen](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/13/19/62369457-11206705-image-a-36_1663093171779.jpg)
Inter Milan got their first points in the Champions League this season after beating Viktoria Plzen
![Inter Milan's Edin Dzeko scored one 20 minutes into the Group C game in Czech Republic](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/13/18/62367309-11206705-image-a-29_1663089236088.jpg)
Inter Milan's Edin Dzeko scored one 20 minutes into the Group C game in Czech Republic
![Henrikh Mkhitaryan also had chances in the first half to extend the Serie A giants' lead](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/13/18/62367877-11206705-image-a-30_1663090473336.jpg)
Henrikh Mkhitaryan also had chances in the first half to extend the Serie A giants' lead
![Adam Vlkanova had a rare sight at the end of the half but sent the ball over Andre Onana's goal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/13/18/62367917-11206705-image-a-32_1663090826761.jpg)
Adam Vlkanova had a rare sight at the end of the half but sent the ball over Andre Onana's goal
'This is certainly an important result,' Inter coach Simone Inzaghi said. 'The boys were good to make the match simple because it wasn't easy, in fact no Italian team had ever won here.
'We are happy because we knew we couldn't underestimate our opponents and we didn't do it. The lads did well, they remained focused and I congratulated them after the final whistle.'
Inzaghi surprisingly left Lautaro Martinez on the bench for the match, starting instead with Dzeko and Joaquin Correa. And the two combined for Inter's opener in the 20th minute.
![Jindrich Stanek made a smart save from Dzeko's header from a free-kick in the second half](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/13/18/62368433-11206705-image-a-33_1663091786140.jpg)
Jindrich Stanek made a smart save from Dzeko's header from a free-kick in the second half
![The ball subsequently fell to Milan Skriniar, but his effort was blocked behind for a corner](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/13/18/62368429-11206705-image-a-34_1663091799725.jpg)
The ball subsequently fell to Milan Skriniar, but his effort was blocked behind for a corner
Robin Gosens controlled a lofted ball with his back to goal and sent it to Correa, who in turn found Dzeko on the left for an angled shot into the far bottom corner.
Plzen was reduced to 10 men in the 60th minute when midfielder Pavel Bucha was sent off with a red card. Referee Sandro Scharer initially gave a yellow card for Bucha's challenge on Nicolo Barella but then changed it to a straight red after reviewing the incident.
In the 70th, Inter again broke forward and Dzeko picked out Denzel Dumfries, who scored past Plzen goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek.
![Things got worse for Viktoria when Pavel Bucha (L) saw red for a poor challenge on Nicolo Barella](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/13/19/62369313-11206705-image-a-35_1663092867455.jpg)
Things got worse for Viktoria when Pavel Bucha (L) saw red for a poor challenge on Nicolo Barella
![Dzeko then set up a chance for Denzel Dumfries on the break and the Dutchman converted](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/13/19/62369731-11206705-image-a-48_1663093522697.jpg)
Dzeko then set up a chance for Denzel Dumfries on the break and the Dutchman converted
Inter has three points in Group C, while Plzen has zero. Bayern Munich and Barcelona are also in the group, and both won their opening matches.
Inter also received news that forward Romelu Lukaku should be back for its next Champions League match against Barcelona. The Belgium international is expected to return from his thigh injury after the international break.
'At the moment we are without Lukaku, but with Dzeko playing so well he can recover calmly,' Inzaghi said. 'Edin did well, like all his teammates. Lukaku will be back after the break and then I will have to choose the front two on a game by game basis.'
![Onana was called into action late on, having to tip a header from Fortune Bassey wide](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/13/19/62369727-11206705-image-a-49_1663093525742.jpg)
Onana was called into action late on, having to tip a header from Fortune Bassey wide
![Simone Inzaghi's men bounced back from defeat by Bayern Munich on matchday one](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/09/13/19/62369737-11206705-image-a-50_1663093543481.jpg)
Simone Inzaghi's men bounced back from defeat by Bayern Munich on matchday one
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