Inter Milan's head coach Simone Inzaghi, left, celebrates with his player Lautaro Martinez after winning the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy. Inter Milan won 1-0.
Hakan Calhanoglu maintained his flawless penalty record for Inter by securing a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday. Both teams had gone three matches without conceding a goal in the competition this season, but Arsenal's defence was finally breached shortly before half-time when Mikel Merino was penalized for a handball inside his own box. Calhanoglu calmly converted the penalty, marking his 19th successful penalty kick out of 19 attempts in all competitions since joining Inter. The much-altered Nerazzurri were deserving of their lead at that point, having previously struck the post through Denzel Dumfries. However, Arsenal then mounted significant pressure on the Inter goal. Kai Havertz was denied by Yann Sommer and had another effort deflected wide. Despite this, Inter defended remarkably well and held on for the win, earning them a total of 10 points from four matches.
Inter Milan's head coach Simone Inzaghi, left, celebrates with his player Lautaro Martinez after winning the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy. Inter Milan won 1-0.
Inter Milan's players celebrate after winning the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.
Arsenal's Jurrien Timber waves his fans at the end of the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.
Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram, right, challenges for the ball with Arsenal's William Saliba during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.
Arsenal's Gabriel, second from left, attempts a goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.
Inter Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu, right, celebrates with his teammate Lautaro Martinez after scoring his side's opening goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.
Inter Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu scores on a penalty his side's opening goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.
Arsenal's Kai Havertz, right, challenges for the ball with Inter Milan's Benjamin Pavard during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.
Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez, left, challenges for the ball with Arsenal's Gabriel during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.
Arsenal's Leandro Trossard, right, controls the ball during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.