With four points less but also two games in hand compared to Napoli, Inter held everything in their hands and was the virtual leader of Serie A. However, as of tonight, that advantage no longer exists, and in the best-case scenario, they are now tied with the team from Naples. The Nerazzurri paid a hefty price on their home turf due to some defensive lapses, but even more so because of offensive misses, ending in a 2-2 draw with Bologna. The two dropped points are hardly a comfort for the reigning Italian champions, though it could be said that a slip-up was perhaps due after six consecutive league wins with a goal difference of 20:1!L’URLO DEL TORO 😱#ForzaInter #InterBologna pic.twitter.com/JxGCBLh5RC— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) January 15, 2025 Credit must also go to Bologna, who have been playing excellently lately. Roma snatched a point from them in the last round, and before that, they suffered an unlucky defeat to Verona. Overall, Bologna is on an upward trajectory, and tonight’s draw further confirmed their candidacy for European football next season. Simone Inzaghi didn’t gamble and fielded the strongest team available, with Dimarco and Thuram returning to the starting lineup. Yet, the Nerazzurri simply didn’t have their night. That was evident after just ten minutes when Nikola Moro’s brilliant shot forced Sommer into a save, with the rebound hitting the post. In the 15th minute, Moro’s shot proved fatal for the Milanese side. He pounced on a ball cleared by Bastoni and fired towards goal, with Santiago Castro deflecting it to leave Sommer helpless.Santiago Castro got Bologna off to a fine start 🎯#InterBologna pic.twitter.com/6jeX0n4jTl— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) January 16, 2025 Inter upped the tempo, needing only three minutes to equalize. Thuram broke on a counter and cleverly set up Dimarco for a clear chance. Skorupski saved the Inter fullback’s shot, but fellow fullback Denzel Dumfries followed up and slotted it into the net. Bologna protested, claiming Bastoni had fouled before launching Thuram into the counterattack, but the goal stood. The Nerazzurri piled on the pressure after that, with Dimarco and Dumfries creating threats from the flanks, and Barella nearly lobbing Skorupski from midfield. Lautaro missed one chance but didn’t squander another in stoppage time. Dimarco delivered an excellent cross, and Martínez finished superbly to complete the comeback before halftime.This doesn’t make sense – a young Nigerian and Inter loanee gets booked after being racially abused!?Inter had a host of opportunities early in the second half to seal the game. Dimarco and Dumfries were relentless down the wings, Skorupski denied a clear chance for Thuram, and then came the punishment. Dimarco misjudged a cross from Lykogiannis, gifting the ball in front of his goal to Orsolini, who passed back to Holm. The Swede’s shot deflected off a defender, leaving Sommer helpless once again. Inzaghi tried to turn the tide with substitutions, throwing all his cards from the bench, but Bologna defended resolutely and held on.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 19TuesdayComo – Milan 1-2 (0-0)/Diao 60 – Hernandez 71, Leao 76/Atalanta – Juventus 1-1 (0-0)/Retegui 78 – Kalulu 54/WednesdayInter – Bologna 2-2 (2-1)/Dumfries 19, Martinez 45+1 – Casto 15, Holm 64/
