Inter rally late to down Fiorentina and regain Serie A lead
Inter Milan secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Fiorentina with two stoppage-time goals to reclaim the top spot in Serie A. The win was fueled by late heroics from Marcus Thuram and Piotr Zielinski despite defensive struggles.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the Serie A title race, highlighting Inter Milan's resilience and current dominance in the Italian football league.
Inter Milan struck twice in stoppage time to complete a remarkable 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina and return to the summit of Serie A on Sunday, while Juventus and AC Milan both bounced back with victories.
Alex Jimenez's rocket strike had struggling Fiorentina heading for a shock win at San Siro, but Marcus Thuram levelled in the 91st minute before winning a penalty that Piotr Zielinski converted in the 98th minute.
Inter Milan's Polish midfielder Piotr Zielinski (2nd L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winner against Fiorentina at San Siro stadium (Stefano Rellandini)
The result lifted Inter to first place, level with surprise fellow pace-setters Lazio on 22 points, while the Florence club's winless run stretched to four games to keep them in 18th spot.
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