Inter overturn Fiorentina in stoppage time and stay top
According to several media outlets, Inter Milan beat Fiorentina 2-1 on Sunday 25 October, scoring two goals in added time, and remain top of Serie A.
Inter Milan secured a dramatic comeback victory over Fiorentina, 2-1, on Sunday, October 25, in the eighth round of Serie A. According to ANSA news agency, the Milanese side won by overturning the scoreline, with a decisive goal scored in the 98th minute. The sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport also headlines this 2-1 success, while Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo describes a stoppage-time comeback that leaves a
A win secured in stoppage time
According to several sources, including Brazilian site Terra and Turkish daily Fotomaç, Inter scored two goals during added time to snatch the win. Fotomaç notes that this victory allows Inter to end the day top of the league. Portuguese site A Bola speaks of a "reviravolta dramática" (dramatic turnaround) that "sinks" Fiorentina, highlighting the presence of João Mário and the absence of Pote (Pedro Gonçalves) in the opposing side.
Reactions on social media
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports reactions posted on social media after the match. Some users mention a compensation from referee Mariani, while others describe the team as "crazy." These comments, attributed to social media by the Italian daily, reflect the controversy surrounding the officiating and Inter's feat.
Inter's lineup
Website TuttoMercatoWeb published Inter's match sheet, which lined up in a 3-5-2. Goalkeeper Provedel started, with a defence made up of Bisseck, Akanji and Bastoni, replaced in the 32nd minute of the second half by Dimarco. In midfield, Diouf, Barella (replaced in the 40th by Lavelli), Calhanoglu (replaced in the 32nd by Zielinski), Mkhitaryan (replaced in the 32nd by Sucic) and Carlos Augusto were fielded. Forward P. (whose full name is not specified) completed the setup.
Next fixture
No information on Inter's or Fiorentina's next match is provided in the file. Sunday's win nonetheless allows Inter to keep their place as leaders, according to Fotomaç.
