Napoli long considered a major victory at San Siro, but ultimately succumbed to Inter's comeback. The Nerazzurri won 3-2 and remain on perfect points after the first three Serie A matchdays, at the end of a match that seemed to be heading their way.
The first half was a hard-fought affair, characterized by a fast pace. Diouf tested Meret with a long-range shot, while at the other end Anguissa threatened to get in front of Martinez. The Napoli midfielder returned to the fore shortly after the half-hour mark, breaking down the right and aiming for the near post but failing to find the target. Inter nearly took the lead in the closing stages through Dimarco: his free kick from the edge of the area beat Meret but hit the crossbar.
The turning point came early in the second half. Barella made a mistake in his clearance and gifted the ball to the Azzurri: after a series of rebounds, Politano found the right opening and put Napoli up 0-1. A few minutes later, Allegri's team struck again. Hojlund received the ball in the attacking midfield and with a precise left-footed shot found the corner, beating Josep Martinez for the second goal.
Inter responded immediately. In the 56th minute, Zielinski found Dimarco, who crossed after Lautaro Martinez slid in the ball. The Argentine simply had to guide it into the net to get the game back on track.
Chivu's team increased the pressure and almost equalized in the 73rd minute with Thuram, whose header hit the post. The Frenchman, however, found the net a few minutes later: in the 82nd minute, he beat Badiashile to a cross and headed home the equalizer.
In the final moments, the match turned into an assault from both sides. Anguissa had a chance to put Napoli back in front, but missed from close range. Then came the insult.
Akanji plays the ball into the box, and Lautaro pounces on the attack, finding the 91st-minute tap-in that completes the comeback and sends San Siro into celebration. The Argentine scores a brace and Inter take three points, while Napoli suffers their second consecutive defeat after the one against Como.
Frequently asked questions about the Inter-Napoli match
Here are some frequently asked questions about the Inter Milan vs. Napoli match.
What was the final result of the match?
Inter won 3-2 against Napoli.
Who scored the goals for Napoli?
Politano and Hojlund scored for Napoli.
When did Inter's comeback happen?
Inter completed the comeback with Lautaro's goal in the 91st minute.
What is Inter's current standings?
Inter have a perfect record after the first three matchdays of Serie A.
