Inter and Hellas Verona played out a dramatic 1-1 draw at San Siro, with an own goal and a last-gasp equalizer defining a thrilling encounter.
Inter arrived at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on top of Serie A with 85 points from 36 matches. The Nerazzurri dominated the standings and sought to extend their winning run. Hellas Verona, meanwhile, sat 19th with just 20 points, fighting to avoid relegation. The visitors came to Milan with little hope but plenty of determination.
Inter controlled possession from the start, keeping the ball for long periods. The home side pressed forward with purpose, testing Hellas Verona's defense repeatedly. However, clear chances remained limited in the opening exchanges as both teams settled into the match.
The deadlock broke in the 47th minute, but not in the way Inter hoped. Andrias Edmundsson turned the ball into his own net, handing the hosts an unexpected gift. Inter took the lead through the own goal, though the goal came from their own attacking pressure.
Inter dominated the second half with 74 percent possession. The Nerazzurri fired 17 shots across the match, with six finding the target. Henrikh Mkhitaryan proved a constant threat, firing three shots on goal. Petar Sučić created three key passes, orchestrating Inter's attacking moves.
Hellas Verona sat deep and looked to hit on the break. The visitors managed just 26 percent possession but remained organized at the back. Lorenzo Montipò made five crucial saves to keep his team in the contest. The goalkeeper's performance proved vital to Verona's survival.
Yellow cards arrived for Nicolò Valentini in the 61st minute and Riccardo Gagliardini in the 89th minute. Inter pressed relentlessly in search of a second goal. However, Verona's defense held firm despite sustained pressure from the home side.
The drama intensified in injury time. K. Bowie struck in the 90+1st minute, finding the back of the net with a stunning finish. Hellas Verona equalized against the run of play, shocking Inter at their home ground.
The statistics revealed Inter's dominance. The Nerazzurri registered 2.71 expected goals compared to Verona's 1.2. Inter completed 661 passes with 89 percent accuracy. Verona managed 226 passes with 77 percent accuracy, reflecting their defensive approach.
Both teams created chances but neither could find the winner. Yann Sommer made three saves for Inter. The match ended in a 1-1 stalemate despite the home side's clear superiority.
Inter's form dipped with this draw, ending their recent winning streak. The result keeps them top of the table but allows challengers to close the gap. Hellas Verona earned a valuable point in their battle against relegation, though their position remains precarious.
