Inter surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Torino as Simeone and Vlasic struck late, delaying their Serie A title confirmation. Serie A leaders remain 10 points clear with four games left.
Inter’s march towards the Serie A title was halted after a dramatic 2-2 draw away to Torino. The league leaders looked in full control after building a two-goal lead. However, a late collapse allowed the hosts to rescue a valuable point.
Cristian Chivu’s side remain 10 points clear at the top with four matches remaining. Despite the setback, they are still in command of the title race. Torino, meanwhile, showed strong resilience to fight back in front of their home fans.
Inter started brightly and immediately imposed themselves in possession. Early chances came through Manuel Akanji and Ange Yoan-Bonny, both testing Torino’s defensive shape. The breakthrough arrived in the 23rd minute. Federico Dimarco delivered a precise cross to the far post, where Marcus Thuram headed home. Inter dominated the first half with 57 percent possession and registered six shots, three on target.
Torino struggled to progress into dangerous areas. They managed just two attempts before the break and rarely troubled Yann Sommer.
Inter continued to control the match after the restart. Dimarco came close to scoring himself but was denied by a sharp save from Alberto Paleari. The second goal came in the 61st minute. A Dimarco corner found Yann Bisseck, who powered a header in off the post. Inter’s expected goals climbed to 1.85 as their dominance grew.
At 2-0, the visitors looked comfortable and in complete control. Torino were limited to long-range efforts and speculative possession.
Torino responded in the 70th minute through Giovanni Simeone. A quick attacking move ended with a composed finish over Sommer, shifting momentum. The goal energised the home side, who pushed higher and increased attacking pressure. Inter were forced deeper as Torino gained belief.
The equaliser arrived in the 79th minute. A VAR review awarded a penalty for handball by Carlos Augusto, and Nikola Vlasic converted confidently to level the match at 2-2.
Inter finished with 14 shots, six on target, and 63 percent possession. Their expected goals stood at 1.85, reflecting their early dominance. Torino recorded 14 shots, four on target, with an xG of 1.42. Most of their threat came in the final 25 minutes of the match.
Inter still created late chances through Piotr Zielinski, but could not find a winner. Torino’s late pressure ultimately changed the outcome.
Federico Dimarco was the creative force behind both Inter goals, delivering two assists. Marcus Thuram’s movement caused constant problems for the Torino defence. Yann Bisseck added a goal and remained solid defensively. For Torino, Simeone sparked the comeback with his goal, while Vlasic held his nerve from the penalty spot.
Inter now return home to face Parma, where a win could secure the Serie A title. Their focus will be on finishing the job in front of their supporters. Torino will aim to build on this spirited comeback as they close out their season strongly. They face Udinese next weekend.
