Inter Milan hosted Cagliari this Sunday and drew 2-2 in the Italian Championship. Inter’s goals came from Thuram and Çalhanoglu, while Shomurudov and Viola scored for the visiting team.
With the draw, leaders Internazionale reached 83 points, 14 more than Milan. Cagliari, in turn, reached 31 points and is in 14th place in the standings.
In search of their 20th Italian title, Inter Milan could be champions in the next round, precisely against rivals Milan, on April 22nd. Cagliari returns to the field to face Juventus, on Friday.
Inter Milan managed to take the lead after just 12 minutes of the first half. In a play on the right, Alexis Sánchez found Marcus Thuram alone in the middle of the area to just push the ball into the back of the net.
In the second half, Cagliari’s pressure had an effect. In the 20th minute, Luvumbo pivoted for Shomurodov to finish strong and low, into Sommer’s right corner.
However, six minutes later, Frattesi headed inside the area and the ball hit the arm of Yerry Mina, ex-Palmeiras. Penalty for the home team. From the kick, Çalhanoglu put Inter back in front.
At 37 of the final stage, Viola took advantage of a rebound at the edge of the area and tied the match once and for all.
See other results from this Sunday by Italiano:
Napoli 2 x 2 Frosinone
Sassuolo 3 x 3 Milan
Udinese 1 x 1 Roma (suspense)
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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