Inter Milan Ignites the Italian League
Inter Milan delivered a pulsating 1-0 victory against Hellas Verona on Saturday in the 35th round of the Italian League. Solidifying their second-place standing with 74 points. Cristian Asllani’s early penalty proved the difference in a fiercely contested match, as the Nerazzurri’s tenacity and grit kept them just three points behind leaders Napoli.
Asllani’s Penalty Sparks Early Drama
The match roared to life in the sixth minute when Inter demanded a penalty for a handball by Verona’s Valentini. After a VAR check, the referee pointed to the spot, and Cristian Asllani stepped up in the ninth minute, coolly slotting the ball past goalkeeper Montipo to hand Inter the lead.
Inter kept the pressure on, with Zalewski weaving inside and unleashing a powerful shot that Montipo parried. Verona fought back, nearly equalizing in the 25th minute when Amine Sarr’s tricky shot forced a sharp save from Inter’s goalkeeper Martinez.
Near Misses and a Stalemate Second Half
As the first half wound down, Asllani nearly stole the show with a breathtaking long-range strike in the 44th minute, but the ball whistled just over the bar. The second half saw both teams struggle to find their spark. Inter’s attacks lacked cohesion, while Verona couldn’t craft clear chances.
In the 66th minute, Verona’s Suslov broke free down the right, hammering a shot into the side netting. Inter responded with substitutions, swapping Piszczek and Zielinski for Dimarco and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and later replacing Taremi with Arnautovic to maintain momentum.
Inter’s Steel Secures the Win
The closing stages unfolded without major scares, as Inter’s disciplined defense, anchored by Martinez, neutralized Verona’s efforts. The 1-0 result sealed a crucial victory, keeping Inter in the Italian League title hunt. Verona, languishing in 15th with 32 points, couldn’t breach Inter’s resolve.
This win highlights Inter Milan’s hunger to reclaim the Italian League crown, setting up an exhilarating race to the season’s end.
