Esposito Scores But Inter Milan Draw with Fiorentina in Serie A Clash
Florence, Italy – Inter Milan and Fiorentina played to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling Serie A match at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 22, 2026. Francesco Pio Esposito opened the scoring for Inter within the first minute, but Cher Ndour equalized for Fiorentina in the 77th minute.
Early Inter Lead
Inter Milan got off to a dream start with Francesco Pio Esposito finding the back of the net just 33 seconds into the match. Esposito headed in a cross from Nicolò Barella, giving Inter an early advantage. Football Italia reports that both teams had goals disallowed for offside before Fiorentina’s equalizer.
Fiorentina Responds
As the game progressed, Fiorentina gradually increased their pressure. After several chances, they finally found the equalizer in the 77th minute. Albert Guðmundsson’s shot was initially saved by Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer, but Cher Ndour was on hand to tap in the rebound.
Late Drama and De Gea’s Save
The match remained tense in the final minutes, with both teams pushing for a winner. Fiorentina came close to taking the lead, but Inter goalkeeper David De Gea made a crucial save in stoppage time to deny Francesco Pio Esposito, preserving the 1-1 draw. SemperInter notes that Esposito himself acknowledged De Gea’s good save.
League Standings
This result sees Milan close the gap on league leaders Inter, now trailing by six points. Napoli are seven points behind Inter, with eight rounds of matches remaining. Football Italia
Esposito Reflects on the Match
Despite scoring, Francesco Pio Esposito expressed some regret after the match, particularly regarding his late chance that was saved by De Gea. He acknowledged that De Gea anticipated his movement well. Football Italia also highlights Esposito’s strength in getting into the box and heading the ball, praising the quality of Barella’s cross.
Esposito’s Performance
Esposito had four shots in the match, with three on target, demonstrating his attacking threat. RotoWire notes that he faces a tough challenge in Inter’s next match against Roma, a team with a strong defensive record.