🔝 Calhanoglu shines as Inter bounce back against Fiorentina | OneFootball

Inter Milan achieved a convincing 3-0 victory over ACF Fiorentina at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, a result that allows them to climb the standings and temporarily take the top spot in Serie A. The rout was sealed in an effective second half, where Cristian Chivu’s squad punished the visitors’ resistance.

The match remained tight and goalless during the first half, with Fiorentina showing a solid defensive block. Inter constantly sought the opposition’s goal, but the violet wall held firm for the first 45 minutes.

The dynamic changed radically in the second half. Inter’s tenacity was rewarded in the 66th minute, when Hakan Çalhanoglu broke the deadlock with a powerful shot from outside the box, making it 1-0. This goal demoralized “La Fiore,” who quickly lost their shape.

Just five minutes later, Inter extended their lead. Petar Sučić (71') scored the 2-0 after an assist from Lautaro Martínez, and the final blow came in the 88th minute, with a penalty converted by Hakan Çalhanoglu, who completed his brace and sealed the definitive 3-0. Fiorentina’s frustration was reflected in the sending off of Mattia Viti at the end of the match.

With this win, Inter reaches 18 points and positions itself as the new leader of Serie A, awaiting the results of their direct rivals.

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