In a pulsating Serie A encounter at the San Siro, Inter Milan were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by a determined Lazio side, thanks to a late equaliser from Pedro, who netted twice to salvage a point for the visitors.
Simone Inzaghi’s men found themselves pegged back by a Lazio team fighting for European qualification. Despite having more of the ball and dictating the tempo for much of the match, Inter’s defensive lapses allowed Lazio to snatch a share of the spoils in a match that ebbed and flowed from start to finish.
The hosts took the lead just before the break, with centre-back Yann Aurel Bisseck heading home in the second minute of first-half stoppage time. The goal came against the run of play after a cautious opening 45 minutes, offering Inter a slender advantage going into the interval.
Lazio responded after the restart with renewed urgency. Their efforts were rewarded in the 72nd minute when Pedro levelled the scoreline. However, Inter responded swiftly. Wing-back Denzel Dumfries restored the Nerazzurri’s lead in the 79th minute, finishing off a well-worked move that reflected Inter’s attacking intent.
But just as Inter thought they had done enough to secure victory, Pedro struck again in stoppage time, coolly slotting home his second of the evening and silencing the home crowd with a last-gasp equaliser through a penalty.
Statistically, Inter edged possession with 56% and completed 530 passes compared to Lazio’s 424, but the Biancocelesti were more aggressive in front of goal, registering 12 shots to Inter’s 10 and putting four on target.
Ultimately, while Inter may rue missed chances and lapses in concentration, Lazio will be buoyed by their resilience and spirit, keeping their European hopes alive with a crucial point away from home.
Inzaghi’s side will rue that they missed the chance to go top of the table as Napoli also drew to Parma away. With just one point between them, the Serie A title goes down to the wire.
Final Score: Inter 2 – 2 Lazio
Scorers:
Inter – Bisseck 45+2’, Dumfries 79’
Lazio – Pedro 72’ (P), 90’