Inter Draws Milan 1-1 After Late Equalizer from De Vrij
Inter draws Milan 1-1 in a thrilling Serie A match at San Siro. Stefan de Vrij’s dramatic goal in the 90+3 minute cancelled out Tijani Reinders’ first-half strike for Milan. Despite having three goals disallowed and hitting the post multiple times, Inter’s persistence paid off as they secured an important point. The draw puts Inter in second place with 51 points, while Milan remains in eighth with 35 points.
First Half: Disallowed Goals and Missed Chances for Inter
Inter started the match with a strong offensive push. In the 7th minute, Dimarco received a cross from Lautaro and found the net, but the referee disallowed it for offside.
In the 12th minute, Nicolò Barella fired a powerful shot from the edge of the area, but Milan’s goalkeeper Maignan was quick to save. Lautaro came close in the 24th minute after a cross from Mkhitaryan, but his shot went just over the bar.
Milan appealed for a penalty in the 24th minute when Leao was fouled in the box, but the referee called offside on the Portuguese winger.
Inter had another disallowed goal in the 33rd minute after a through ball from Barella set up Lautaro, but the Argentine was ruled offside once again.
Despite their efforts, Inter couldn’t convert in the first half, and Milan took advantage just before the break. A quick counter-attack saw Theo Hernandez set up Leao, whose rebound shot was followed in by Reinders to give Milan the lead at 1-0.
Second Half: Inter Struggles to Break Milan’s Defense
Inter came out strong in the second half, but their chances were limited by Milan’s solid defense. Lautaro had a promising opportunity early on, but Maignan made a brilliant save in the 45th second of the half.
The Nerazzurri continued to press, but Milan stood firm. In the 60th minute, Inter had another goal disallowed after Dumfries’ pass to Lautaro resulted in a shot that was ruled out for the ball going out of play.
In the 67th minute, Inter’s Besik came close with a header from a corner, but the left post denied him. Milan’s defense remained resolute, and in the 82nd minute, Thuram’s shot hit the post again, leaving Inter frustrated.
Dramatic Equalizer: De Vrij Seals the Draw for Inter
In the dying moments of the match, with Milan trying to hold on to their lead, Inter’s persistence finally paid off. In the 90+3 minute, a cross from Besik found Zalewski, who set up de Vrij for a powerful shot into the net, securing a 1-1 draw for the Nerazzurri.
Milan’s goalkeeper Maignan made a crucial save in the 90+1 minute to deny Dumfries, but Inter’s late surge ensured they left San Siro with a hard-earned point.
Inter Draws Milan 1-1 in a Hard-Fought Battle
In a game full of missed chances and disallowed goals, Inter draws Milan 1-1, with de Vrij’s late equalizer salvaging a point for the Nerazzurri. Despite Milan’s solid defense, Inter showed determination and kept fighting until the end, remaining in second place in Serie A. Milan, on the other hand, will be disappointed not to secure a win at home, staying in eighth place with 35 points.
