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Napoli, Inter Milan Share Points In Tough Serie A Match
Napoli’s journey under new manager Francesco Calzona took another exciting turn as they secured a late point against Serie A leaders Inter Milan in a thrilling 1-1 draw at San Siro.
The match was a clash of titans, with both teams coming off midweek exits from the UEFA Champions League but eager to make their mark in the domestic league.
The game started with both teams showing promise, although clear-cut chances were initially scarce. Inter dominated the first half, with Juan Jesus showcasing his defensive strength for Napoli by’ preventing Inter’s attacking threats.
His timely tackles and_ interceptions kept Napoli in the game, despite Inter’s territorial advantage. However, Inter managed to break the deadlock just before halftime, with Matteo Darmian finding the net after a well-worked move.
As the second half began, Napoli aimed to get back into the game and_ register their first shot on target. The absence of Victor Osimhen, who was sidelined due to a muscle injury, was felt as Napoli struggled to create meaningful opportunities. Inter continued to press forward, with Alex Meret making crucial saves to deny their attempts to extend their lead.
Juan Jesus turned the tide for Napoli. The former Inter centre-back scored a crucial equalizer in the 81st minute, nodding in at the back post from a corner. His goal salvaged a point for Napoli and_ also haunted his former club in a dramatic twist of events.
Despite Inter’s late push for a winner, Napoli held firm to secure a valuable point. The draw extended Napoli’s unbeaten league run under Calzona to five games, showcasing the team’s resilience and_ determination to compete at the highest level.
Looking ahead, Inter faced Empoli in their next fixture, while Napoli welcomed Atalanta to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Napoli’s performance against Inter ended their streak of away losses in head-to-head matchups and_ also brought them within touching distance of the European spots in the Serie A standings.
