Inter Milan squandered a golden opportunity to go top of Serie A after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Fiorentina in their rescheduled fixture on Thursday. Moise Kean stole the show with a brace, while Luca Ranieri also got on the scoresheet to hand Simone Inzaghi’s side their heaviest league defeat in almost six years.
This match was originally scheduled for December 1 but was suspended in the 17th minute after Fiorentina’s Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch due to a cardiac arrest. The game restarted from that moment, with Fiorentina in possession from a throw-in.
đź“Ś How the Game Unfolded
âš˝ First Half: A Cautious Restart
- With the game resuming from the 17th minute at 0-0, both sides were cautious in their approach.
- Inter, knowing that a win would take them ahead of Napoli on goal difference, controlled possession but failed to create clear-cut chances.
- Fiorentina, meanwhile, focused on defensive solidity and counter-attacks.
âš˝ Second Half: Fiorentina Take Control
Inter’s lack of attacking sharpness proved costly as Fiorentina grew in confidence.
- Luca Ranieri broke the deadlock in the 59th minute, calmly finishing past Yann Sommer after a well-worked move.
- Kean doubled the lead in the 68th minute, heading home Dodo’s pinpoint cross as Inter’s defense crumbled.
- Inter failed to respond, barely troubling Fiorentina’s backline.
- Kean completed his brace in the 89th minute, capitalizing on a disastrous back pass from Federico Dimarco to score into an empty net.
The Viola celebrated a statement victory, while Inter were left wondering what could have been.
đź“Š Data Debrief: A Crushing Blow for Inter
- Inter’s first three-goal defeat in Serie A since May 2019, when they lost 4-1 to Napoli.
- Fiorentina climbed to fourth place in the standings, level on points with Lazio (42).
- Kean’s brace marked his first Serie A double since 2019, a timely return to form for the Juventus loanee.
- Inter remain three points behind Napoli, having now played the same number of matches.
🏆 What’s Next?
🔵 Inter Milan
Inter must regroup quickly as they prepare for a crucial Champions League knockout tie next week. Inzaghi will need to address their lack of attacking fluidity and defensive lapses if they want to stay in the title race.
🟣 Fiorentina
Fiorentina will look to build on this momentum as they fight for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification. If Kean maintains his form, the Viola could be a real force in the season’s final stretch.
This was a night to forget for Inter, but for Fiorentina, it was a statement victory that reignites their European ambitions.
