Jolt of the Napoli at San Siro. Calzona's Azzurri, after being eliminated from the Champions League by Barcelona, snatched a point at San SiroInter leader.
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After the opening goal scored by Darmian at the end of the first half, a goal by Juan Jesus in the end the final score is 1-1. Simone Inzaghi confirms the 3-5-2.
In goal Sommer, in front of him the defensive line formed by Pavard, Acerbi and Bastoni. In midfield Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan and Dimarco, while up front Thuram and Lautaro Martinez once again reform the Nerazzurri attacking duo.
On the other side, Calzona is forced to leave Victor Osimhen out of the starting eleven and deploys Raspadori as central striker in the 4-3-3. Politano and Kvaratskhelia support the attack, with Meret in goal.
The defense is entrusted to Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus and Olivera, while the trio of Anguissa, Lobotka and Traoré takes the reins of the midfield.
Inter dominates and breaks the deadlock in the 44th minute: Darmian scores, Napoli behind
It was Inter who were making the game, as expected: after a few minutes of studying each other between the two teams, the first chances of the match arrived and they were made by the Nerazzurri. In the 13th minute Meret was forced to make a double save, first on a diving Darmian and then on a tap-in from Lautaro Martinez: Barella kicked high on the third attempt.
The Nerazzurri are in control of the game but their chances are not very clear: in the 26th minute Thuram suffers a penalty foul from Rrahmani, but everything stops for offside. The Azzurri try to break free with a few counterattacks, despite an unclean maneuver: in the 36th minute Pavard is cautioned for illegally stopping Kvaratskhelia who is running towards the goal at speed.
Right at the end of the first half, the joke comes: Inter in the lead. The ball is passed to the edge of the area, the ball arrives on the left to Bastoni who with a low cross finds Darmian at the penalty spot: first-time conclusion and the ball in the net for 1-0 for the home team.
This is how you go to rest.
Inter doesn't close it out and Napoli equalises with Juan Jesus
Strong start to the second half from Inzaghi's men: first Lautaro and then Dimarco from outside forced Meret into two important saves. Napoli struck shortly after with Kvara, but the Georgian's curling shot from outside was easy prey for Sommer, who blocked it.
After a few positive minutes for the Azzurri, Inter become dangerous again: Juan Jesus sacrifices himself on a sure-fire shot from Barella. Napoli, however, are there and patiently find some opportunities: Traorè's idea is to skip past an opponent and try from outside, the ball goes high.
In the 81st minute, Simeone heads in a cross from Politano, with a good save from Sommer. A minute later, the goal is scored: a corner from Politano, a header from a Nerazzurri defender and Juan Jesus is at the far post and can't miss, scoring the equaliser into an empty net.
The ending is heated: Napoli demands a second yellow card for Bastoni, while Inter loudly demands a penalty for a foul by Rrahmani on Thuram. In both cases, La Penna lets the game continue.
A few thrills but no dangerous chances in the 3 minutes of added time: it ends 1-1 at San Siro.
Article published on March 17, 2024 - 22pm
