Inter beat Fiorentina 2-1 on the eighth matchday of Serie A and remain top of the table with Lazio.
At 90'+7 INTER-Fiorentina 2-1!! Goal by Piotr Zielinski! Comeback completed by Inter! In the 97th minute the Pole converted from the spot by launching a cannon shot under the top corner!
At 90'+1 INTER-Fiorentina 1-1!! Marcus Thuram's goal! Inter equalized with a surgical conclusion from the Frenchman who, following an assist from Diouf, slotted the ball into the bottom corner and put the match back on level terms with all the added time to play.
In the 65th minute Inter-FIORENTINA 0-1!! Goal by Alex Jimenez! Great conclusion with the outside neck of Jimenez who shoots from a set piece and surprises Provedel at the near post. Assist by Fagioli.
He takes her by the hand, pulls her out of difficulties, fights and runs to the end, and in the end gives her three golden points, completing yet another comeback: Marcus Thuram drags Inter to victory against Fiorentina at San Siro, first scoring the 1-1 after countless attempts and then getting the penalty scored in the 98th minute by Zielinski.
Thus the Nerazzurri's ride continues in the championship after another performance of hunger, determination and enthusiasm after the one in the Champions League. A deserved victory for the opportunities created (32 shots, 11 on target) and which still guarantees the top of the table in tandem with Lazio. In the first half, Inter came close to taking the lead several times but found themselves faced with De Gea's block who opposed Thuram's and Pio Esposito's shots. A maneuver, that of the Nerazzurri, which is not overwhelming but Inter would still deserve the advantage because Fiorentina never puts Provedel in difficulty, making his first start in place of Martinez. The Viola goalkeeper showed off both against Thuram in the 35th minute - deflecting with his foot into the corner - and against Pio Esposito's header by diving and clearing the ball from the bottom corner. A few moments later, a double doubtful episode due to two hand touches in the penalty area, one in the Nerazzurri one by Bastoni, the other in the Viola one by Valdepenas. But the referee lets it go and it is a measure that he will adopt throughout the match.
At the end De Gea prevails over Thuram again. In the second half Inter increased the pace of play and became more dangerous. The Carlos Augusto-Thuram duo created scoring chances, but a bit of inaccuracy and above all De Gea's coolness kept the result tied. In the 19th minute Chivu recalls Pio Esposito - who could have done more - and inserts Bonny alongside Thuram. But a few moments later it is Fiorentina who sensationally break the deadlock: Jimenez shoots hard from outside the area and hits it under the top corner. Frost in San Siro because Inter conceded at their best moment. A minute later, however, an episode that will cause discussion: Thuram falls in the penalty area after a clash with Viery. Clear foul, but the referee dramatically waves to continue. Inter protest, Chivu is incredulous.
The Nerazzurri eagerly searched for an equalizer and Carlos Augusto hit the crossbar twice a few minutes apart. Rounds of changes for both teams but Fiorentina grits their teeth and resists Inter's siege. Meanwhile, Provedel also keeps a good watch on Gnoto. Chivu tries everything and brings in another attacker, the class of 2006 Lavelli. Then right in the last minute of regular time, after countless attempts, Thuram invents a surveyor's goal with a delicate and precise touch, from a left-footed billiard shot into the corner with De Gea this time standing still and watching. In the 6' of injury time, San Siro believes and hopes for a turnaround. In the 95th minute Thuram was brought down in the penalty area by Valdepenas and this time the referee had no doubts and pointed to the spot: in the 98th minute Zielinski shot a shot and scored. Comeback completed for the Nerazzurri and the stadium in delirium.
