Torino 0-0 Milan Door open for Inter aft

Torino 0-0 Milan Door open for Inter aft

Milan opened the door for Inter to temporarily reclaim the lead of the Serie A title race as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Torino.The Ro soneri were tasked with responding after Inters 2-0 win over Hellas Verona on Saturday, which moved the Nerazzurri just a point adrift.But, after seeing fellow challengers Napoli slip up with a 3-1 home defeat to Fiorentina, Milan also stumbled.Clear-cut chances were few and far between, Milan failing to take advantage of their edge in po se sion.It meansInter can go Danielle Hunter Jersey a point ahead at the top with a win at Spezia on Friday, when they kick off two hours before Milan host Genoa.Davide Calabrias long-range effort drew a strong save fromEtrit Berisha in the 24th minute before Torino midfielder Samuele Bashaud Breeland Jersey Ricci fired wide of the near post at the other end.Mike Maignan tipped over fromMergim Vojvoda five minutes after the restart as Torino created the better opportunities in the second half.Sandro Tonali was denied by Berisha after cleverly working his way into the box, with Andrea Belotti seeing a chance to secure a shock win for Torino go begging when he fired into the side-netting on an evening where the Granata were full value Cris Carter Jersey for a stalemate that could prove pivotal in the battle for the Scudetto.What does it mean? Scudetto race tightens furtherAfter Napoli were beaten at home by La Viola, their coach Luciano Spalletti suggested their title hopes were out of their hands.Such an a se sment may have been premature after Milan dropped points again, recording succe sive 0-0 draws in Serie A for the first time since December 2018, when they also had back-to-back stalemates from games with Torino and Bologna.Just six points separate the top four, with Juventus not out of the hunt. It is Inter who look to be in the drivers seat, though, trailing by just two points with a game in hand on their arch rivals.Brilliant BremerA primary source of Milans frustration was Torino centre-back Bremer, who was outstanding at the back for the hosts. The Brazilian, linked with Liverpool and Inter, produced a game-high six clearances as well as three tackles and three blocks, winning po se sion Xavier Woods Jersey five times.Piolis men under pre sureMilan coach Stefano Pioli was booked for remonstrating with the referee after full-time, though perhaps he was more exasperated by his side producing only three shots on target, heightening the pre sure on them from the chasing pack.Key Opta FactsOf Torinos 14 shots in this match, 12 were in the second half.This was the fifth game of Torinos season that they have gone the entire first half without a shot on target.This marks the first time since September that Torino havekept consecutive Serie A clean sheets.Milan have not scored in two consecutive Serie A games for the first time since February 2021.Whats next?Milan could find themselves in second by the Stephen Weatherly Jersey time they kick off at San Siro against Genoa. Torino visit Lazio on Saturday.

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