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Inter secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Fiorentina, but the match will be remembered more for the controversy than the scoreline. The turning point came from a corner kick awarded to Inter despite the ball seemingly going out of play. The ensuing play led to an unfortunate own goal by Pongracic, and with VAR unable to intervene in the buildup, outrage erupted among Fiorentina players and fans. Once again, questions were raised about the role of referees and the limitations of video technology.
Despite the setback, Fiorentina fought back and leveled the game with a penalty converted by Mandragora after a debatable handball by Darmian. The match quickly turned into a heated battle, with a flurry of yellow cards and rising tensions that saw both managers booked before halftime. The decisive moment arrived in the second half when Arnautovic, who replaced the injured Thuram, netted the winning goal—only to later leave the pitch with an injury himself.
San Siro erupted in support of Simone Inzaghi, with the coach receiving loud chants before kickoff. Under scrutiny from some online critics, he responded with a disciplined tactical approach, backed by a determined squad and an electrified crowd. Fiorentina pushed until the final whistle but couldn’t avoid defeat, allowing Juventus to overtake them in the standings. Meanwhile, Inter closes in on Napoli, now just one point away from the top spot.
