Serie A | Inter again leader after their victory at Fiorentina (0-1)

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Inter takes back control of Serie A. Simone Inzaghi’s men achieved a great operation by winning, at the Artemio Franchi stadium, against Fiorentina (0-1), in the shock of the 22nd day of the Serie A. A success acquired thanks to its captain Lautaro Martinez, author of the only goal of the game. In the standings, the Nerazzurri now have 54 points. That’s one step better than Juventus, who they will host next Sunday.

The Interists quickly gained an advantage in this match. It only took them a quarter of an hour to open the score. On a corner obtained after a miraculous save from Faraoni, Lautaro Martinez victoriously headed the ball at the near post within six meters (0-1, 14th). A goal as a blow for the Viola players who had started the match very well.

Sommer provokes and saves a penalty

Because Fiorentina played their luck bravely, pressing their opponent high and projecting themselves forward as much as possible. She had a few good chances until the break. Like a strike from Bonaventura perfectly repelled by Sommer (34th) or a close attempt from Nzola countered by a tackle from Bastoni (45th+1). Vain efforts. Especially after the break, Inter showed their almost total mastery.

The Nerazzurri controlled the rest of the match very well and never really seemed worried. Except for one situation, almost innocuous at first. When Yann Sommer hit Nzola’s head with his fists while trying to clear an aerial ball. The referee then whistled an indisputable penalty. But Nicolas Gonzalez, barely coming into play, really wasted this equalizing ball by shooting much too weakly (77th). The Swiss goalkeeper, starting on the right side, had no difficulty in catching the ball and making up for his mistake. Enough to sign a fifth consecutive victory in all competitions.