Inter Triumphs Over Venezia With Matteo Darmian's Goal In Serie A Clash

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Inter Milan secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Venezia at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, propelling them to second place in the Serie A standings. Matteo Darmian scored the decisive goal, marking Inter's sixth consecutive away league win and their first clean sheet in club history. This victory places them just one point behind Napoli, who are set to face Hellas Verona later.

Inter took the lead in the 16th minute when Lautaro Martinez's impressive touch and volley were saved by Filip Stankovic, allowing Darmian to score from the rebound. Martinez continued to pose a threat throughout the first half but was denied again by Venezia's goalkeeper. Mehdi Taremi also came close with a curling shot that narrowly missed.

Venezia had a chance to equalise shortly after halftime when Issa Doumbia found himself unmarked, but his shot was blocked by Yann Sommer. Substitute Davide Frattesi missed an opportunity to extend Inter's lead in the 67th minute when he failed to convert a one-on-one chance against Stankovic.

Inzaghi's team demonstrated resilience following their Supercoppa Italiana loss to AC Milan. They showed determination in their pursuit of the Serie A title. Inter registered an expected goals (xG) total of 1.79 from 17 shots while limiting Venezia to just two shots on target.

Venezia nearly salvaged a point late in the match when Gianluca Busio curled a shot against the post. However, Inter held firm in the closing moments to secure all three points. Darmian emerged as an unexpected hero, scoring his first away goal in Serie A since January 2023 against Monza.

The defeat extends Venezia's streak of conceding goals to 15 consecutive league matches, making it the longest run without a clean sheet for any team in this Serie A season. Despite their efforts, they remain unable to tighten their defence effectively.

Inter Milan's performance was commendable as they continue their quest for the Scudetto. Their ability to create chances and maintain defensive solidity has been key to their recent success. With Napoli still leading by one point, Inter remains firmly in contention for the title race.