Top of the table clash in Serie A between Napoli and Inter Milan was a highly anticipated as both teams settled for 1-1 draw on Saturday in Naples.
The encounter lived up to its billing, with both sides creating scoring opportunities in a hard-fought contest.
The match got off to a blistering start, with Inter Milan taking the lead in the 22nd minute through a stunning free-kick from Federico Dimarco.
The Italian defender curled the ball into the top corner, leaving Napoli’s goalkeeper with no chance. The goal gave Inter Milan a narrow 1-0 advantage at the break.
In the second half, Napoli started to push for an equalizer, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia causing problems for the Inter Milan defense.
The Georgian winger’s pace and skill proved to be a handful for the Inter Milan backline, and Napoli started to create more scoring opportunities.
One such opportunity fell to Giovanni Simeone in the 75th minute, but Inter Milan’s goalkeeper, Josep Martinez , made a crucial save to deny the Napoli striker.
However, Napoli’s pressure eventually paid off in the 87th minute when Philip Billing scored a dramatic late equalizer.
The goal was a result of a scramble in the box, with Billing slotting home from close range to send the Napoli fans into raptures. The goal ensured that Napoli shared the points with Inter Milan, with the match ending 1-1.
The draw means that Inter Milan remains at the top of the Serie A table with 58 points just a point ahead of Napoli who’s performance will give them confidence as they look to mount a title challenge.
