Once again, Inter are held to a draw - the fifth in their last seven domestic games - as a bold Fiorentina team met them head-on in an absorbing encounter. While the hosts took time to grow into the game, their visitors were marginally ahead on points following the first half of the contest, but a share of the spoils represents a fair outcome. With Napoli having won earlier today, and Milan about to take on lowly Cagliari, the Nerazzurri could ill afford to drop points again, so will have fingers crossed that their city rivals stumble too.
Following the international break, Inter's next fixture is the Derby D'Italia against Juventus, while Fiorentina will continue their quest for a top six finish at home to Tuscan rivals Empoli.
That's all from San Siro today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
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90'+5'
FULL-TIME: INTER 1-1 FIORENTINA19:55
90'+3'
DOUBLE SAVE! Left exposed as Ikone charges through on goal after bamboozling Calhanoglu, Handanovic twice blocks the Fiorentina winger's attempts to guide home a winner - Inter survive!20:06
90'+1'
One January signing makes way for another, as Piatek is replaced by Cabral.19:53
90'+1'
On a booking, Milenkovic is taken off; Martinez Quarta comes on in defence.19:52
90'+1'
Italiano looks to soak up time with a triple change. First, Gonzalez makes way for Callejon on the right flank.19:52
90'
Having nearly found a late winner, Vidal is replaced by the more attacking option of Caicedo, who has some serious 'supersub' credentials from his time at Lazio.19:51
89'
CLOSE! Now Biraghi makes a vital block, as Vidal strikes towards goal again. The ball is deflected behind for an Inter corner, and the champions are pressing hard for a winner now.19:50
88'
Following a crossfield exchange from Gosens to Dumfries, the alert Igor blocks out Vidal's shot from the edge of the area.19:49
86'
Showing no signs of tiring, Barella springs onto the ball on the left side of the area, but after taking a touch, steers his 20-yard shot straight at Terracciano in the Fiorentina goal. That was no more than a half-chance.19:47
84'
A sharp turn and run from Duncan ends in disappointment when the Fiorentina midfielder crosses aimlessly from the left, inadvertently setting up an Inter counter-attack.20:05
82'
With his first intervention since appearing from the bench, Gosens is caught offside. Inter are now making most of the running, and Fiorentina would probably settle for a point.20:05
80'
Perisic is the latest Inter man to make way; Gosens comes on down the left flank.19:42
80'
Inzaghi switches things up in defence, as Bastoni is replaced by Dimarco on the left side of Inter's back three.19:41
78'
Neither side can get a stranglehold on this game heading towards its climax, and perhaps the substitutions made by both coaches will prove crucial in deciding the outcome.19:41
76'
Inter, along with Lazio, are one of two teams to have scored the most goals (22) in the last 30 minutes of Serie A matches this season, so will certainly hope to do so again today.19:39
74'
Shortly after his penalty claim was denied by the VAR, Martinez is replaced by Sanchez.19:36
74'
Inter respond to the Viola's change by making a double substitution up front. First, Dzeko makes way for Correa.19:35
74'
Having come close to breaking through on a number of occasions today, Saponara makes way for Ikone in Fiorentina's front three.19:34
71'
D'Ambrosio becomes the first Inter player booked today, for a reckless challenge inside his own half.19:35
70'
After Saponara checks back onto his right foot and slings in a cross towards Piatek, the Polish striker raises his boot too high when turning the ball wide from inside the box; being penalised by the referee.19:32
67'
With three points still firmly in their sights today, Inter have a commendable record of W5, D2, L1 when conceding the opening goal in Serie A this season. However, Fiorentina have avoided defeat the last seven league matches in which they have scored the opener - dating back to early December.19:36
65'
NO PENALTY! The referee reverses his decision, as both a handball in the build-up and uncertainty over whether Martinez initiated the contact with Venuti sees the penalty award cancelled. Fiorentina escape!19:27
64'
PENALTY? Having been all at sea in dealing with Perisic during the second half, Venuti makes an ill-advised challenge on Martinez in the area. The referee has given Inter a penalty, but the VAR has asked him to review his decision on the pitchside monitor.19:25
62'
Once more, the ball finds its way out to Perisic on the left flank, where Venuti is struggling to cope, and on this occasion the Croatian wide man opts to cut inside and shoot. However, his strike lacks pace and is easily saved.19:23
60'
Igor is forced to clear with a stooping header from inside the Viola six-yard box, after Perisic yet again finds space on the left and crosses threateningly.19:22
58'
Inter are frustrated after the referee blows up too quickly as Fiorentina commit a foul when the home side strike on the counter-attack. Nonetheless, Inzaghi's men are clearly growing in confidence.19:19
56'
Saponara sees yellow for a tactical foul in midfield.19:20
55'
Just moments after wasting a good chance to lay on a goal, Perisic redeems himself by picking out fellow wing-back Dumfries with a curling cross into the six-yard box.19:17
55'
INTER PULL LEVEL! Dumfries strikes, to the delight of San Siro, as the wing-back drifts in from the right to steer home a close-range header following Perisic's cross from the other flank. Only behind for a matter of minutes, the champions are right back in this game!
As Inter pursue an equaliser, Terracciano is called upon to prevent a low cutback from Perisic picking out a Nerazzurri shirt in the six-yard box.19:14
50'
FIORENTINA LEAD! Making almost immediate amends for his error at the other end, Gonzalez evades Perisic on the right side of the Inter area; cutting the ball back to the front post, where Torreira swoops to turn in his second goal in as many games. Inter trail 1-0!
Demonstrating great persistence, Gonzalez fought his way into the area and pulled clear of his marker to set up the opener with a low cross from the right.19:12
47'
CLOSE! After Gonzalez gives the ball away carelessly on the edge of the box, Vidal sees a powerful shot at goal repelled by Terracciano, before the on-rushing Barella fires narrowly over the crossbar from 10 yards out. Inter really should have scored!19:08
46'
We are back under way at San Siro!19:05
Despite a long run of conceding away from home, Fiorentina have now stopped the opposition from scoring a first-half goal in 19 of their 29 Serie A fixtures this season. Only leaders Napoli (22) have done so more often, but can the Viola continue to restrict Inter throughout the second half?18:59
Certainly a first half of more perspiration than inspiration, it has been the away side who have provided most of the attacking momentum so far, while their hosts' lack of confidence amid a bad run of results has been all too apparent. Inter's best work has actually been in defensive areas, with several well-timed blocks and challenges denying a bright Fiorentina side the opening goal. Needing all three points to boost their title hopes, the Nerazzurri must surely improve after the interval. 18:55
45'+1'
HALF-TIME: INTER 0-0 FIORENTINA18:50
44'
Both teams seem to have settled for parity at the break, as the clock ticks down towards half-time.18:50
42'
Again, the Inter defence make a couple of last-ditch blocks as Fiorentina fire off two quick-fire shots on the break. That has been a regular feature of the game so far, but the hosts have kept their sheet clean.18:48
41'
NO GOAL! As expected, Martinez's 'goal' is ruled out for offside.18:46
40'
A brief moment of Inter joy is short-lived, as Dumfries' deflected shot from the right side of the box falls into the path of Martinez, and the Argentina striker steers the ball home from close range. Immediately, though, the flag shot up for offside - but the VAR will check.18:45
38'
For a clear hack at the right leg of Martinez, the game's first yellow card is received by Milenkovic.18:43
36'
SAVE! As Barella's deflected pass falls at the feet of Dzeko in the box, Terracciano reacts quickly to dive low at the Bosnian striker's feet and save a goalbound shot on the slide. Sharp reactions from the Viola goalkeeper!18:42
34'
Inter are now trying to build from the back, with Handanovic and his three-man central defence exchanging passes under pressure from Fiorentina's high-pressing front trio. The Nerazzurri perhaps need a breather, having withstood a certain amount of pressure.18:48
32'
Castrovilli flips in a free-kick from out on the right flank, but Igor just misses out and Dumfries heads it clear at the back post. Then Dzeko is forced to intervene in his own area to prevent Saponara from breaking through.18:38
30'
While Fiorentina have forced more shots at goal so far (six to Inter's three) the possession has been shared almost equally in an absorbing first half, which has yet to truly ignite.18:36
28'
With Inter penned inside their penalty area, Fiorentina waste several opportunities to create an opening with a precise final ball. After a minute of trying to break their hosts down, the attack finally peters out.18:49
26'
From another Inter corner, Skriniar is penalised for climbing on his opponent's back; trying to connect with a header at goal from near the penalty spot.18:31
24'
The Scudetto holders are starting to step up their pursuit of an opener, and for the first time, Fiorentina must withstand some sustained pressure.18:30
22'
Inter have a corner, forced by the endeavour of Barella. Calhanoglu's outswinger from the right eventually drops to Vidal, whose powerful shot is heavily deflected behind for another corner kick.18:28
20'
Gonzalez is denied again, as Skriniar does well to block out a low shot from the right side of the box, then Saponara finds his follow-up effort closed down by Vidal. The visitors certainly look likeliest to open the scoring. 18:26
17'
Perhaps explaining their early reticence today, Inter have only achieved two wins from their last eight Serie A games. Indeed, from mid-January onwards, the Nerazzurri would be ninth in the standings - with their tally of 10 points being four fewer than Fiorentina's.18:24
15'
A crunching challenge by Milenkovic in midfield brings down Martinez, and Fiorentina have not been slow to get their foot into tackles as they continuously close down the champions.18:21
13'
Duncan collects a diagonal ball from the back out on the left flank, before feeding Saponara, who turns quickly and unleashes a long-range effort at goal. Though Handanovic is required to dive across to make another save, the Inter keeper does so comfortably.18:18
11'
Bastoni is forced to concede a corner under pressure, but Castrovilli's outswinging cross is then comfortably cleared away by the home side.18:16
9'
Though Fiorentina kicked off today's game as the side in better recent form, since 2001, Inter have won 16 of their 19 home games against the Viola in Serie A.18:14
7'
SAVE! A loose ball breaks to Gonzalez 25 yards from goal, as the Viola winger drifts in from the right, and his low, curling shot is parried away from the bottom corner by Handanovic. The Inter captain was a little lucky that didn't fall to a yellow shirt on the rebound.19:13
5'
The game's first corner sails into the gloves of Terracciano at the back post, after it is slightly overhit by Calhanoglu from the right.18:10
4'
Amid a lively start from Inter, both Dumfries and Calhanoglu have shots blocked by a crowd of bright yellow Fiorentina shirts around the box.18:08
2'
After a collision with Piatek deep inside his own half, Skriniar appears to have a bloodied nose, but after a brief pause in the action, play goes on.18:06
1'
We are under way in Milan!18:03
Both teams are out on the pitch at an atmospheric San Siro, with kick-off now just moments away!18:02
Injured midfield pair Sofyan Amrabat and Giacomo Bonaventura aside, Fiorentina have a fully fit squad to take on the champions, so name a familiar-looking XI - lining up in Italiano's favoured 4-3-3 formation. The Viola do make changes, though, as Venuti, Duncan and Saponara come into the side.18:00
Inter have both defensive regular Stefan de Vrij and midfield orchestrator Marcelo Brozovic ruled out until after the international break, with the latter sidelined due to a calf injury. As the Croatia international is unavailable, Inzaghi has opted for Vidal in midfield, ahead of Vecino. Dumfries and D'Ambrosio are also brought into the starting side. 17:58
SUBS: Bartlomiej Dragowski, Antonio Rosati, Jose Callejon, Jonathan Ikone, Aleksandr Kokorin, Youssef Maleh, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Arthur Cabral, Matija Nastasic, Alvaro Odriozola, Riccardo Sottil, Aleksa Terzic.17:54
FIORENTINA (4-3-3): Pietro Terracciano, Cristiano Biraghi, Nikola Milenkovic, Igor, Lorenzo Venuti, Alfred Duncan, Lucas Torreira, Gaetano Castrovilli; Riccardo Saponara, Krzysztof Piatek, Nicolas Gonzalez.17:49
SUBS: Ionut Radu, Alex Cordaz, Felipe Caicedo, Joaquin Correa, Matteo Darmian, Federico Dimarco, Roberto Gagliardini, Robin Gosens, Aleksandar Kolarov, Andrea Ranocchia, Alexis Sanchez, Matias Vecino.17:49
INTER (3-5-2): Samir Handanovic; Alessandro Bastoni, Milan Skriniar, Danilo D'Ambrosio; Ivan Perisic, Hakan Calhanoglu, Arturo Vidal, Nicolo Barella, Denzel Dumfries; Edin Dzeko, Lautaro Martinez.17:43
Today seeking their 15th win of an impressive campaign, Fiorentina kept their pursuit of European qualification on track last week against Bologna, with a 70th-minute winner from Lucas Torreira ultimately securing the points. Now just three points adrift of fifth-placed Lazio with a game still in hand, the Viola are renowned as one of Calcio's most entertaining teams under coach Vincenzo Italiano. However, the Tuscan side have conceded goals in each of their last 10 away games in Serie A; losing six times in the process.17:39
Inter start today's match third in the Serie A standings, trailing co-leaders Napoli and Milan by four points - though still with at least one game in hand on either side - and the Scudetto holders are starting to struggle in the defence of their title. Despite winning at Anfield as they exited the Champions League, just one victory from their last six league games leaves the Nerazzurri in need of maximum points. Having recently endured a four-match run without either a win or a goal, their last outing saw Simone Inzaghi's side salvage a point at Torino thanks to Alexis Sanchez's stoppage-time equaliser.17:35
Hello and welcome to live coverage of today's Serie A clash between reigning champions Inter and Fiorentina at San Siro!17:31
Dove si gioca la partita:
Stadio: Giuseppe Meazza Città: Milano Capienza: 80074 spettatori17:31
Inter - Fiorentina is a match of 30 day of the season Serie A 2021/2022. The match will be 19 march at 15:00 in the stadium Giuseppe Meazza in Milano. Referee of Inter - Fiorentina will be Daniele Chiffi with the help of Filippo Valeriani e Niccolò Pagliardini. At VAR there will be Paolo Valeri.
Currently Inter is 3° in the standings with 60 points (thanks of 17 wins, 9 draws and 3 defeats); while Fiorentina is 8° in the standings with 47 points (thanks of 14 wins, 5 pareggi and 10 sconfitte). Inter scored 62 goals and conceded 24; Fiorentina scored 48 goals and conceded 38. The first leg Fiorentina - Inter was played on 21 semptember 2021 and it ended on a 1-3 score.
At home Inter scored 33 points (10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses). Away Fiorentina scored 17 points (5 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses). Inter in the last three matches of the season challenged Salernitana, Torino and Fiorenti obtaining 5 points thanks to 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses. Fiorentina in the last three matches of the season challenged Sassuolo, Verona and Bolog obtaining 4 points thanks to 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss. In the last match Inter was against Fiorentina evening 1-1 while Fiorentina was against Bologna winning 1-0.
Inter and Fiorentina competed 167 times in the league. In the previous matches Inter won 69 times, Fiorentina won 44 times while the number of draw was 54.
These are the statistics of the two teams in the matches played in the season:
Where to see Inter-Fiorentina You can see the live match Inter-Fiorentina here on Virgilio Sport starting 15:00 CET of 19 march. Discover who will broadcast live Inter - Fiorentina between Sky and Dazn.
