Inter snatch 2-1 win at Fiorentina with 91st-minute Thuram strike and Zielinski penalty to go top

Inter's late show sinks Fiorentina to go top

Inter produced another stunning comeback to beat Fiorentina 2-1 and move to the top of Serie A, with the Italian papers marvelling at their refusal to surrender.

Fiorentina led through a Jimenez masterpiece, but Inter fought back late. Corriere dello Sport described “another crazy comeback: Fiorentina beaten 2-1,” with coach Cristian Chivu’s side equalising in the 91st minute through Marcus Thuram before Piotr Zielinski converted in the 97th minute. La Gazzetta dello Sport billed it as “Thuram fights back against Fiorentina: Winner in the 98th minute,” part of a Super Derby weekend that leaves Inter top and Milan “up there as well.”

“Inter never give up.” — Corriere dello Sport headline

The papers were critical of referee Mariani, with Corriere shouting “Mariani, what an error!” Tuttosport went further, suggesting Thuram “transcends” and framing the result as a chance to banish last season’s Como nightmare, when the Granata conceded 11 goals in two games against Fabregas’ side. Inter now ride three consecutive wins.