The powers that be at the San Siro must now wait a little longer to pop the champagne corks. Inter Milan, who were within touching distance of the Ser...
The powers that be at the San Siro must now wait a little longer to pop the champagne corks. Inter Milan, who were within touching distance of the Serie A crown, saw their title party postponed last night after a spirited Torino side fought back to secure a 2. 2 draw in Turin. The Nerazzurri, who have been the most clinical outfit in the league all season, took the lion. �s share of possession and appeared to be cruising towards victory. However, the Granata, displaying a resilience that has become their trademark under the current regime, refused to roll over. At the end of the day, a point for Inter is still a point, and they remain firmly in the driving seat for the Scudetto. GoalZaza can confirm that the mathematics of the title race now point to a potential coronation as early as next week. Should Inter dispatch their next opponent, the trophy will make its way to the blue and black half of Milan. The defence was marshalled by a stalwart performance from the backline, but the midfield was overrun in the second half, allowing Torino to snatch a share of the spoils. This result, in the scheme of things, is little more than a minor speed bump for Simone Inzaghi. �s formidable machine. The Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, watching from his base in Naples, will have noted the Nerazzurri. �s vulnerability with great interest as he prepares for his own club. �s title charge. The strikers, though sharp in their boots, could not find the killer instinct required to kill the game off. From a tactical perspective, the decision to withdraw a key playmaker early in the second half allowed Torino to grow into the contest. The home side gave a good account of themselves, pressing high and forcing errors from the visitors. The leading scorer for Inter, who wears the number 9 jersey, saw his effort saved by the goalkeeper in a moment that could have sealed the three points. For the travelling faithful, the journey back to Milan will be filled with frustration, but not despair. The trophy is still all but theirs. In Lagos, the viewing centres along Awolowo Road in Ikoyi and the packed halls in Surulere buzzed with heated debate as the final whistle blew. Fans draped in makeshift Nerazzurri scarves threw their hands up in despair when the equaliser went in, shouting out advice to the television screen as if the players could hear them. One gentleman in a pristine Inter kit, with a prayer beads in hand, shook his head and declared that the team had forgotten how to suffer. Yet, as the barman poured another round of malt drinks, the mood shifted back to optimism. They all agreed that next week would be the real celebration, with proper music and dancing, because for these fans, the Scudetto is not a matter of if but when.
