A penalty is not enough to beat Inter

Napoli in the lead with Insigne, the leaders in the second half equalized with Dzeko, but today Milan can overtake

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Inter, which seemed to have disappeared in the first part of the match and had gone under for a penalty scored by Insigne, woke up with a start at the beginning of the second half with Dzeko, nullifying the Neapolitan supremacy. In fact, the first half had been dominated by Napoli who had scored, yes, on Insigne’s penalty (signaled by the Var), but had chipped a post with Zielinski, had shot several times with Osimhen and Insigne and had won in midfield with Lobotka hero. The Nerazzurri had suffered and were not incisive in the attacking phase, almost never finishing. But Dzeko’s equalizer canceled the results of the first half.

In general, the team of the suspended Inzaghi appeared more determined in the second half, while Napoli dropped a bit. However, the result seemed fair. Maradona’s draw leaves things almost unchanged and so the long sprint to the Scudetto always sees the Inter-Napoli-Milan trio as protagonists.

Spalletti’s team, after the difficult moment of the injuries in the Africa Cup, has (almost) found all its owners and its ambitions remain justified. The Nerazzurri, after the defeat in the derby and this draw, have a minimal advantage and, with the game to recover, they can break away from the competition. Spalletti had Koulibaly deployed in defense, while the suspended Inzaghi had inserted Dimarco in place of Bastoni in defense. In an effervescent “Maradona” stadium, the match was immediately taken over by Napoli.

Initial flashes of Inter, then Neapolitan heel touches and Di Lorenzo’s sling out. The first intervention of the Var (4 ‘) for a shot in the area by De Vrij (in difficulty) in Osimhen: penalty. Insigne beat Handanovic (he had sensed) with a strong shot to the right of the goalkeeper. Impalpable reaction from the Nerazzurri and left by Zielinski who hit the outside post to the right of the Inter goalkeeper. Dimarco tried to push. Lobotka dominated in midfield. An injury to Politano (calf) gave Elmas space. Osimhen fired on the winger from the right. Half upside down by Insigne of a little high. Another shot by Osimhen deflected. On the Inter front, Perisic tickled the Neapolitan defense. Head Dzeko in Ospina’s arms. Dumfries low shot not very effective: out. In summary, an almost one-way first half for Spalletti’s team.

Inter different at the beginning of the second half: Dzeko, caught by Lautaro after a minute after a pinball machine between Napoli defenders (Di Lorenzo and Koulibaly) with a double shot (the decisive one under the crossbar from the right) equalized. Handanovic subsequently deflected a low shot from Osimhen’s foot. The Nerazzurri goalkeeper saved with a decisive exit on Osimhen and Elmas. Spalletti has inserted Anguissa in place of Fabian Ruiz. Sanchez and Vidal took over from Lautaro and Calhanoglu. Then D’ambrosio for Dimarco. In Napoli Mertens, Ounas and Juan Jesus in place of Osimhen, Insigne and Zielinski. Lack of belligerence in the last minutes: a non-compromising draw for the two teams and everyone happily ever after.

As for the prominent individuals, Osimhen always dangerous, Dzeko decisive in the second half. Positive Dimarco. Salvifico Handanovic. Brozovic, cautioned, will be disqualified. In short, this championship will offer us emotions until the last minute. The three-way race for the Scudetto will end on the wool thread. –

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