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McTominay Masterclass Denies Inter Serie A Lead
12 Jan
Summary
- Scott McTominay scored two crucial goals for Napoli.
- Inter Milan's lead at the top of Serie A was cut short.
- Napoli's manager, Antonio Conte, was sent off during the match.
Inter Milan was unable to capitalize on their chance to establish a five-point advantage at the top of Serie A. Scott McTominay emerged as the star for Napoli, netting two goals that ultimately earned his team a draw. The match also saw Napoli's manager, Antonio Conte, receive a red card.
Inter initially took the lead in the ninth minute through Federico Dimarco's strike. However, Napoli responded just 17 minutes later with McTominay's first goal. The home side regained the lead in the 73rd minute via a penalty from Hakan Calhanoglu, a decision that led to Conte's dismissal.
Despite going behind again, Napoli fought back valiantly. McTominay completed his brace nine minutes from time with a well-placed finish, securing a vital point for his team. This result leaves Inter three points ahead of AC Milan, with Napoli now level on points with Roma in third place.
