The much anticipated Scudetto party for Inter Milan has been postponed, and the powers that be in the Nerazzurri camp must now reassess their calculat...
The much anticipated Scudetto party for Inter Milan has been postponed, and the powers that be in the Nerazzurri camp must now reassess their calculations after a resilient Torino side forced a 2. 2 stalemate at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday evening. GoalZaza reports that the Serie A title race, which appeared to be heading for a swift conclusion, has received a fresh injection of drama courtesy of a Granata side that refused to lie down. From the very first whistle, Inter demonstrated their clinical intent, with the formidable duo of Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram causing all manner of problems for the home defence. The visitors took the lion's share of possession in the opening half and were duly rewarded when the Argentine international slotted home from a tight angle after a slick passing move that cut through the Torino rearguard. It was a goal that bore the hallmark of a championship winning side, composed and ruthless in equal measure. However, in the scheme of things, football is a game of two halves and Torino, to their immense credit, came out for the second period with a fire in their bellies. The Granata, roared on by their passionate supporters, began to assert themselves and found an equaliser through a well worked corner kick that caught the Inter defence napping. The goal sent a ripple of shock through the visiting bench, but the visitors, showing the character of champions, rallied again and restored their lead through a powerful strike from the edge of the box that left the Torino goalkeeper with no chance. At that point, it seemed the Scudetto party could begin in earnest. But Torino, led by their own Nigerian international, the Super Eagles talisman who has been a constant threat throughout the campaign, refused to give up. In a frantic final ten minutes, the home side threw everything forward and were rewarded when a deflected shot looped over the stranded Inter goalkeeper, sending the home fans into a frenzy and silencing the travelling support. The final whistle confirmed a 2. 2 draw that leaves Inter waiting for their coronation. For the Inter players, it is a bitter pill to swallow, but at the end of the day, they still hold a commanding lead at the summit of Serie A. The question now is whether this dropped points will affect their momentum in the coming weeks. GoalZaza will keep you updated as the story develops. Back home in Lagos, at the popular Viewing Centre in Surulere, the atmosphere was electric with the tension of a final day decider. When Torino scored their late equaliser, a collective roar erupted from the crowd, with many fans of the Nigerian international in the Granata side jumping for joy as if they had won the lottery. For the Inter supporters among the gathered throng, it was a moment of stunned silence, punctuated by loud arguments over the referee's decisions and the team's defensive lapses. The Naira notes changed hands swiftly as the late goal settled many a bet, and the debate over whether Inter can hold their nerve for the remaining matches will surely rage on until the next round of fixtures.
