JAKARTA - Inter Milan were abandoned by Napoli after a 2-2 draw against Bologna in the Italian Serie A match at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, Thursday, January 16, 2025 in the morning WIB.
Inter failed to take advantage of the chance to win when appearing at home. Not only that, Inter even had difficulties when facing Bologna's offensive game.
Simone Inzaghi's team even conceded a goal before turning things around. However, Inter were unable to maintain the advantage so Bologna could equalize the score and draw.
"We conceded the first goal which was profitable. While the second goal was due to the rebound from our players. Of course we were disappointed because we failed to get the three points. But we also respect the opposing team," said Inzaghi as quoted by Football Italia.
"It's natural that we are a little disappointed because we should be able to win 3-2. But we do face opponents who have a good physical and gaming organization. We also scored two excellent goals and should have achieved better results," he said again.
The failure to get full points made Inter leave Napoli, who took control of the standings after a 3-0 win over Fiorentina. Now, the second-placed Inter have 44 points. They are still three points adrift with Napoli.
However, Inter still have one delayed match against Fiorentina. The match, which was held in December, was stopped after La Viola midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed and had to be rushed to hospital.
Meanwhile, Bologna remained in eighth position with 30 points. But Rossoblu also kept one game postponed.
Inter, who failed to defend Italy's Supercoppa or Italian Super Cup title after losing against AC Milan, started late. Bologna, who took the initiative to attack, was able to put pressure on the host's defense.
In a stuck situation, Inter's goal finally conceded in 15. Bologna's goal was produced by forward Santiago Castro after his shot from close range which greeted assist Nikola Moro's goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
Bologna's only 1-0 advantage did not last long. Inter quickly got up and defender Denzel Dumfries managed to equalize in the 19th minute.
The goal started with Federico Dimarco's wing-back's strike which fired a shot into the net. But Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski brilliantly thwarted the opportunity. Only, he couldn't secure the ball. As a result, the rebound ball was then maximized by Dumfries. Moreover, the goal is already empty.
The score changed to a 1-1 draw. Inter players who have found a form of play are increasingly eager to press the opponent's defense. However, the Nerazzurri had to wait until the match entered the first half injury time to find the Bologna goal.
The goal was created by captain Lautaro Martinez when he met Dimarco's horizontal pass which was on Bologna's left. Through the first kick, Martinez gave Inter a 2-1 lead. The score lasted until halftime.
Entering the second half, Inter actually played at a slow tempo. The situation was used by Vincenzo Italiano's troops to get out of pressure.
Not only that, Bologna finally equalized after defender Emil Holm scored in the 64th minute. The goal started with Holm's shot which hit Nicolo Barella's leg. As a result, the ball turned slightly and slid in a different direction and goalkeeper Sommer reacted late.
The score is 2-2 for both teams. There were no additional goals and the draw lasted until the game was over. In the next match, Inter faced low-end Empoli and then met Sparta Prague in the Champions League.
Bologna themselves host Monza who occupy the bottom of the standings. Next, they meet tough opponents from the German Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund, in the Champions League.
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