Key Takeaways:
- Inter secured a 3-0 victory over Fiorentina during the ninth round of Serie A
- Hakan Çalhanoğlu netted twice, including a late penalty, and Petar Sucic also scored
- Inter overtook their city rivals with 18 points, while Fiorentina remained on 4 points in 19th position
Match Analysis
Inter produced a commanding performance as they defeated Fiorentina 3-0 in the ninth round of Serie A, with the result likely intensifying speculation around Stefano Pioli’s future as Fiorentina manager. Hakan Çalhanoğlu starred with a pair of goals and Petar Sucic added another, propelling the Nerazzurri above their city rivals in the league standings.
The hosts set the tempo early, with Lautaro Martínez registering the first effort on David de Gea’s goal. Nicolo Barella followed up with a long-range attempt that failed to hit the target. As the first half progressed, Fiorentina began to find their rhythm, but Inter continued to threaten – Federico Dimarco nearly put the Nerazzurri ahead in the 36th minute after latching onto a sublime cross from Alessandro Bastoni, only for De Gea to produce a fine save.
Çalhanoğlu inspires Inter to a big win over Fiorentina! ✨#InterFiorentina pic.twitter.com/YutUivMDhr
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Second-Half Dominance and Key Moments
Following the interval, Inter took control, launching relentless attacks. Denzel Dumfries and Dimarco both went close to scoring, and there were appeals for a penalty when Comuzzo clashed with Francesco Pio Esposito in the area. Inter’s pressure eventually told in the middle of the second half when Hakan Çalhanoğlu struck a powerful drive from distance, beating De Gea to give the Nerazzurri a 1-0 lead.
Petar Sucic swiftly extended the advantage, finishing off an incisive move that carved open the Fiorentina defence. In the 88th minute, Ange-Yoan Bonny won a penalty for Inter, and Çalhanoğlu stepped up to dispatch his second of the night. The incident also saw Mattia Viti sent off, leaving Fiorentina to finish with ten men.
Statistical Overview
| Inter | Fiorentina |
|---|---|
| 3 | 0 |
| Goals: Çalhanoğlu (2), Sucic | Red card: Viti (88′) |
| Points: 18 (3rd place) | Points: 4 (19th place) |
Implications for the Table
With this emphatic victory, Inter leapfrogged their local rivals to claim third spot with 18 points. Meanwhile, Fiorentina’s woes continued as they remained on 4 points and in 19th place. The defeat has placed further scrutiny on the future of manager Stefano Pioli, whose position appears increasingly precarious.
