Inter Milan missed the chance to increase their lead on the prime 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 dwelling from a good angle.
The early breakthrough appeared to place the hosts in management, however Napoli responded properly and drew degree halfway by means of 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 publish 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, putting the ball in off the publish as goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic dived the unsuitable means.
The spot-kick was awarded after Amir Rrahmani was adjudged to have fouled Henrikh Mkhitaryan within the space, a call 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 have been rewarded 9 minutes from time.
McTominay struck an excellent first-time end into the underside nook to finish his brace and restore parity, denying Inter what would have been a vital victory within the title race.
The consequence leaves Inter three factors away from metropolis rivals Milan on the prime of the desk, whereas Napoli transfer as much as third, degree on factors with Roma.
Cristian Chivu’s aspect could have the prospect to strengthen their place once they host Lecce on Wednesday night.
