article_snippet.sent: Former Chelsea defender Alex sees Former Chelsea defender Alex attempt blocked by Inter keeper Samir Handanovic, in one of the game's few clear-cut chances .
article_snippet.sent: Philippe Mexes thought Philippe Mexes had scored an own goal, as did Philippe Mexes keeper Diego Lopez, but it was ruled out and the game remained goalless .
article_snippet.sent: Mateo Kovacic attempted something similar three minutes later, only Mateo Kovacic effort failed to find the target.
article_snippet.sent: Juan Jesus' momentary blip saw Juan Jesus' almost turn Jeremy Menez's cross into Jeremy Menez's own net, while Diego Lopez was almost caught on the ball by Mauro Icardi.
article_snippet.sent: Philippe Mexes and Alex continued to trump the hosts' attack with Philippe Mexes and Alex experience, last ditch tackles and interceptions halting Philippe Mexes and Alex at every turn.
article_snippet.sent: Palacio was presented with the best opening off the match when Palacio rounded Lopez, but having already seen a goal chalked off for offside, Palacio was denied by the body of Alex who had raced back to clear off the line.
article_snippet.sent: Palacio cross was turned into Palacio own goal by Mexes and Inter thought Mexes and Inter had the lead.
article_snippet.sent: Referee Luca Banti and Palacio official thought otherwise as the goal was ruled out for offside.
article_snippet.sent: It was the third disallowed of the game.
article_snippet.sent: In stoppage time Icardi flashed wide and Alex's acrobatic effort at the far post almost stole the points for The visitors.
highlights_snippet.sent: Philippe Mexes own goal disallowed in controversial circumstances .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Mauro Icardi misses late chance to win the game for Inter as game ends goalless .