Thuram and Zielinski Strike Late as Inter Edge Fiorentina 2-1 to Go Level at Serie A Summit

Inter Milan moved level at the top of Serie A with a dramatic 2-1 win over Fiorentina, sealed by late goals from Marcus Thuram and Piotr Zielinski. The victory underlined Inter's resilience and their determination to stay in the title race, turning a difficult away test into three valuable points. Fiorentina made life difficult for the visitors, defending with discipline and threatening on the break as Inter searched for a breakthrough. The home side's organization frustrated the Nerazzurri for long spells, and the match looked set to end in frustration for the visitors. But Inter's quality told when it mattered most. Thuram struck late to shift the momentum, and Zielinski followed with another decisive contribution to complete the turnaround and secure the win. The result lifts Inter level at the summit, a significant statement at this stage of the season. It also rewards their persistence, after they refused to settle for a point when the game was in the balance. For Fiorentina, there was disappointment after coming so close to a result against one of the league's strongest sides. Inter, though, will take confidence from a win built on character, composure and late attacking quality.