Matteo Darmian strikes once more as Inter beat Hellas Verona to shut in on title

Matteo Darmian was Inter Milan’s unlikely saviour as soon as once more because the defender got here off the bench to attain in a 1-0 win over Hellas Verona on Sunday that moved Antonio Conte’s aspect a step nearer to the Serie A title.
The runaway league chief was heading for a 3rd consecutive draw till the wing-back fired dwelling within the 76th minute, his second profitable aim of the month after placing towards Cagliari on April 11.
“We knew today would be tough against a difficult team to face, who play good football,” Darmian advised DAZN.
“But the result is all that counts and we have earned three points that take us closer to our goal”.

Two winners in two consecutive dwelling matches ⚽⚽@DarmianOfficial, our hero 🦸‍♂️#InterVerona #FORZAINTER ⚫️🔵 pic.twitter.com/gNrv0DxSSM
— Inter (@Inter_en) April 25, 2021
Inter moved on to 79 factors, 13 away from second-placed AC Milan with 5 video games remaining, because it closes in on its first league title since 2010.
The Nerazzurri has received 13 consecutive dwelling video games for the second time in its historical past, beforehand attaining the feat in 2011, and inflicted a fourth consecutive defeat on Verona, who’re tenth with 41 factors.
Lautaro Martinez went one on one with the goalkeeper however lifted his end over the bar, earlier than Achraf Hakimi twice threatened with a shot off track and one other saved by Marco Silvestri.
Verona midfielder Daniel Bessa’s shot was blocked by Samir Handanovic earlier than Federico Dimarco dragged the rebound broad, however Inter went shut once more after the break when Martinez compelled a superb cease from Silvestri.
Hakimi was inches away from a rare aim when a wonderfully struck bending free kick cannoned off the highest of the put up.
But the host finally broke via when Darmian was left unmarked on the wing and he composed himself earlier than tucking a end previous the goalkeeper to spark wild celebrations.