Inter Milan secured a crucial 1-0 win against Venezia on Sunday, thanks to a decisive second-half header from captain Lautaro Martinez. The victory moved Inter up to second place in Serie A with 24 points, just one point behind league leaders Napoli, who stumbled in a 3-0 loss to Atalanta earlier in the day.
Martinez ended his eight-month home goal drought in Serie A by heading in a cross from Federico Dimarco in the 65th minute, sending the San Siro crowd into a frenzy. The Argentine striker, visibly relieved after his long-awaited goal, said, “It was about time! I always say I work for the team. I missed two chances in the first half, but I’m happy we secured the points.”
Inter Milan controlled the game, firing 20 shots throughout the match, but struggled to convert their chances against a stubborn Venezia defense. The first half saw both sides raise the tempo but head into the break goalless. Henrikh Mkhitaryan thought he had put Inter on the scoreboard just minutes into the second half, but his goal was disallowed for offside.
With Napoli’s unexpected defeat, Inter has closed the gap at the top of the Serie A table, intensifying the title race. The pressure is mounting as Inter capitalizes on every opportunity to stay within striking distance of the top spot.
Fans are now eagerly looking forward to the next fixtures, hoping Martinez’s return to form will continue as Inter aims to challenge Napoli for the league title.
