San Siro Sizzler: Zielinski Late Strike Secures 3-2 Derby d'Italia Win for Inter

Inter Milan emerged victorious in one of the most pulsating editions of the Derby d'Italia in recent memory, defeating Juventus 3-2 at a deafening Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. In a match that swung back and forth, the Nerazzurri showcased why they are the favorites for the Scudetto. The victory was a psychological blow delivered to the league, as Inter extended their lead to 8 points. Under Cristian Chivu, Inter maintained their 12-match unbeaten streak. The encounter began with Inter asserting dominance, utilizing 58 percent possession. The deadlock was broken in the 17th minute via an own goal from Andrea Cambiaso. However, Cambiaso redeemed himself in the 34th minute, firing home the equalizer to make it 1-1. The game changed in the 41st minute when Pierre Kalulu was shown a second yellow card, leaving Luciano Spalletti's side with only 10 men. Despite the disadvantage, Juventus fought bravely. Inter's response was relentless, pushing their Expected Goals (xG) to 2.34. In the 76th minute, Pio Esposito met a cross with a towering header to bring the score to 2-2. The stadium reached boiling point in the 85th minute when Piotr Zielinski unleashed a ferocious strike into the top corner, securing the 3-2 win. Statistically, the dominance was reflected in 582 successful passes and an accuracy of 89 percent. Hakan Calhanoglu was the architect, recording 94 touches and creating 4 big chances. For Juventus, the loss is bitter after playing with 10 men for 50 minutes. They finished with 5 shots and 3 on target. Inter have now won 19 of their 25 matches this season. This result confirms that the Nerazzurri are a juggernaut in pursuit of their second star. Match Statistics Overview: Final Score: Inter 3-2 Juventus, Possession: Inter 58 percent - 42 percent Juventus, Shots on Target: Inter 8 - 3 Juventus, Expected Goals (xG): 2.34 - 0.78, Big Chances: 4 - 1, Pass Accuracy: 89 percent, Total Passes: 715.