Inter Milan Stumble Against Torino as Dimarco Sets Serie A Assist Record

Inter created the initial opportunity when Manuel Akanji headed just past the post from a cleverly executed free kick routine. Their first effort on target arrived through the air once more, yet Yann Bisseck's effort failed to test Torino keeper Alberto Paleari significantly.

In the 23rd minute, though, persistence paid off as Marcus Thuram rose to connect with Federico Dimarco's exquisite high cross at the far post, heading firmly into the net to give them the lead.

Torino failed to muster even one attempt on goal before the interval. The pattern continued post restart, with Paleari making a sharp stop to thwart Dimarco's shot right after the break, followed by a desperate clearance blocking Matteo Darmian's follow up.

The partnership between Dimarco and Thuram nearly struck again soon after, but the French forward's shot took a deflection for a corner following a clever through ball.

Corners have proven fruitful for Cristian Chivu's team this term, and Dimarco duly claimed his second assist of the encounter.

Incredibly, this elevated his season tally to 18, the highest number by any player in a Serie A campaign, courtesy of a precise pass to Bisseck, who added to the onslaught from above with a clever header to increase the advantage.

Suddenly, in the 70th minute, Giovanni Simeone pulled one back for Torino with a tidy finish after some intricate build up play.

This shifted the dynamics, as he soon sent another strike just wide of the upright. Yan Sommer was finally tested, diving to push aside Alieu Njie's powerful attempt.

The rapid change in fortunes peaked with a penalty awarded to Torino, following a VAR check for a debatable handball by Carlos Augusto from close quarters.

Nikola Vlasic converted the kick emphatically, levelling the scores, with Torino pushing hardest for a late winner.

This marks only the second occasion in 15 outings that the Granata have held Inter to a draw or better, though they linger in the middle of the standings. Even with this unexpected slip, Inter remain on course to secure the championship next week by beating Parma at home.