Missed Penalty Mars Inter's Title Celebrations
Inter Milan's march towards the Serie A title was briefly halted as Sassuolo held them to a frustrating 1-0 defeat at the Mapei Stadium.
Edin Dzeko had the chance to seal the victory from the spot in the second half, but his effort was saved by Sassuolo goalkeeper Andrea Consigli.
The setback leaves Inter 19 points clear of AC Milan with just five games remaining, and they remain on course to win their first Scudetto since 2011.
Inter have won 23 of their 34 league matches this season, and they have also drawn five times. Their only defeat came against Lazio in November.
Sassuolo, meanwhile, are now 13th in the table with 42 points from 34 games. They have won 12 times this season, and they have also drawn 16 times.
Match Highlights
- Sassuolo took the lead in the 12th minute through Domenico Berardi.
- Inter had a chance to equalize in the 75th minute when Dzeko was awarded a penalty, but Sassuolo goalkeeper Andrea Consigli saved his effort.
- Inter pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages, but they were unable to break down a resolute Sassuolo defense.
Post-Match Reaction
Inter coach Antonio Conte was disappointed with his team's performance, but he admitted that Sassuolo deserved the victory.
"We didn't play our best today," Conte said. "We were a bit tired, and we didn't create enough chances. Sassuolo defended very well, and they deserved the win." Sassuolo coach Roberto De Zerbi was delighted with his team's performance. "We played a great game today," De Zerbi said. "We were very organized, and we defended very well. We took our chance to score, and we held on for the win."Conclusion
Inter's defeat at Sassuolo was a disappointing setback, but it is unlikely to derail their title charge. Conte's team has been in excellent form all season, and they are still the clear favorites to win the Scudetto.
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