Inter Milan missed the chance to increase their lead on the high of Serie A as Scott McTominay scored twice to earn Napoli a hard-fought attract a match that additionally noticed Antonio Conte despatched off.
Inter made a quick begin and took the lead within the ninth minute when Federico Dimarco collected Marcus Thuram’s cross and rifled a shot residence from a good angle.
The early breakthrough appeared to place the hosts in management, however Napoli responded properly and drew stage halfway via the primary half. Eljif Elmas slipped a cross into the trail of McTominay, who surged into the penalty space and completed on the close to submit to make it 1-1.
The sport remained finely balanced till the closing levels, when Inter regained the benefit within the 73rd minute. Hakan Calhanoglu transformed a robust penalty, placing the ball in off the submit as goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic dived the flawed approach.
The spot-kick was awarded after Amir Rrahmani was adjudged to have fouled Henrikh Mkhitaryan within the space, a choice that provoked an offended response from Conte, who was subsequently dismissed from the touchline.
Regardless of being with out their head coach, Napoli refused to relent and had been rewarded 9 minutes from time.
McTominay struck an outstanding first-time end into the underside nook to finish his brace and restore parity, denying Inter what would have been an important victory within the title race.
The consequence leaves Inter three factors away from metropolis rivals Milan on the high of the desk, whereas Napoli transfer as much as third, stage on factors with Roma.
Cristian Chivu’s facet could have the prospect to strengthen their place after they host Lecce on Wednesday night.
