Inter secured a 2-1 victory against Hellas Verona in Serie A, with Davide Frattesi scoring a last-minute goal. Verona had the chance to equalize but failed to convert a penalty.

In a thrilling Italian Serie A clash at the Giuseppe-Meazza Stadium in Milan, Inter Milan emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Hellas Verona. The match was filled with drama, as Davide Frattesi scored a late winner for Inter, while Verona missed a penalty in the dying seconds.

The first half was a cagey affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. Verona had two good opportunities, including Milan Djuric’s header, which was expertly saved by Inter’s goalkeeper Yann Sommer. However, it was Inter who broke the deadlock with their only shot on target in the first half. Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s through ball found Lautaro Martinez, who calmly slotted the ball home inside the box.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with both teams failing to find the back of the net. Inter did have the ball in the net through Martinez again, but the goal was ruled out for offside. As the match entered its final stages, both sides made substitutions in search of a breakthrough.

It was Verona who struck first with a goal from Thomas Henry, who diverted Duda’s cross into the net just a minute after coming on as a substitute. However, Inter showed their resilience and determination, as Alessandro Bastoni’s volley hit the crossbar from a corner, and Frattesi was on hand to tap in the rebound and equalize in the 93rd minute.

Verona had a golden opportunity to salvage a point when they were awarded a penalty deep into added time after a foul by Matteo Darmian. However, Henry’s spot-kick struck the post, and Inter held on for the victory.

With this win, Inter extended their lead at the top of the Serie A table to five points over Juventus. On the other hand, Verona find themselves just above the relegation zone on goal difference.

The chaotic final few minutes of the match were the talking point, as the game exploded into life with goals, a red card, and a missed penalty. It was a rollercoaster ride for both sets of fans, and Inter will be relieved to have secured all three points.

In terms of individual performances, Inter’s goalkeeper Yann Sommer stood out as the player of the match. The Swiss international made two crucial saves and was also fortunate as Henry’s penalty struck the upright.

Player ratings for both teams saw Sommer receive a rating of 8, while Martinez and Frattesi were also praised for their performances. Verona’s Henry and Magnani were among the standout players for their team.

Key highlights of the match included Martinez’s opening goal in the 13th minute, a disallowed goal for Inter in the 48th minute, and Henry’s equalizer for Verona in the 74th minute.

A notable statistic from the match was that Lautaro Martinez became only the second Inter player since the 2004/05 season to score more than 15 goals in the first half of the Serie A campaign. The last player to achieve this feat was Mauro Icardi in the 2017/18 season.