Nerazzurri secure 2-1 victory at San Siro with late goals from Marcus Thuram and Piotr Zielinski
Inter Milan secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Fiorentina at the San Siro on Sunday, striking twice during stoppage time to claim all three points and return to the top of the Serie A table. Cristian Chivu led his squad through a challenging fixture that initially favored the struggling visitors, according to information published by punchng.
The dramatic comeback was sparked by a 91st-minute equalizer from Marcus Thuram, followed by a decisive penalty converted by Piotr Zielinski in the 98th minute. This pulsating finish lifted the Nerazzurri back to first place, level on 22 points with fellow pace-setters Lazio, while keeping Fiorentina winless in four matches.
The intense league encounter tested both sides tactically and physically as Inter fought to overcome a surprise deficit created by Alex Jimenez in the second half. The late heroics ultimately restored Inter to the summit, maintaining their fierce momentum in the Italian top-flight campaign.
De Gea frustrates Inter in first half
During the opening forty-five minutes, Cristian Chivu and his squad dominated possession and created several dangerous scoring opportunities at the San Siro. Pio Esposito forced a brilliant fingertip stop from goalkeeper David de Gea with a well-directed header.
David de Gea maintained his sharp reflexes throughout the half, quickly reacting to parry an angled drive from Marcus Thuram. The Spanish goalkeeper continued his heroic defensive display into the second half by pushing a fierce Thuram strike over the crossbar.
Alex Jimenez stuns San Siro with opener
Against the run of play, the visiting side broke the deadlock in the 65th minute through former AC Milan player Alex Jimenez. The young talent caught debutant Inter goalkeeper Ivan Provedel completely by surprise with an audacious angled strike from distance.
The ball flew cleanly into the top corner of the net, giving the struggling visitors a shock lead and stunning the home supporters. Inter immediately piled forward in search of an equalizer, with Carlos Augusto hitting the top of the crossbar with a glancing header.
Stoppage-time drama seals victory
As the match drifted into added time, Inter finally broke through when Marcus Thuram guided a precise shot into the bottom corner. The French forward then drew a crucial foul inside the area, getting dragged down by Victor Valdepenas to earn a late penalty.
Piotr Zielinski stepped up to convert the spot-kick in the 98th minute, completing a remarkable comeback for the Nerazzurri. Meanwhile, the Florence club remained stranded in 18th place following their fourth consecutive winless fixture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Inter Milan against Fiorentina?
Piotr Zielinski scored the winning goal from a penalty in the 98th minute to secure a 2-1 victory for Inter Milan against Fiorentina.
How did Inter Milan manage to beat Fiorentina at the San Siro?
Inter Milan completed a remarkable late comeback with Marcus Thuram scoring an equalizer in the 91st minute before winning a penalty converted by Piotr Zielinski.
What is the current Serie A standing for Inter Milan after this match?
The dramatic victory returned Inter Milan to first place in the Serie A standings, level with fellow pace-setters Lazio on 22 points.
