Scott McTominay scored a brace to help Napoli hold Inter Milan to a draw at San Siro.
Midfielder Scott McTominay shone brightly with two goals, helping Napoli secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Inter Milan and maintain their lead in the Scudetto race.
On a fiery night at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium, Scott McTominay proved the mettle of a player born for big matches. The Scottish midfielder's brace not only helped Napoli salvage a valuable point but also instilled unwavering confidence in the Naples team in the fierce race for the Serie A title.
The hero in breathtaking moments.
The clash between Inter Milan and Napoli saw the home team dominate. Despite being under immense pressure and trailing twice, the former Manchester United star's composure shone through at the right moment, changing the course of the match.
In the 26th minute, McTominay executed a sublime cut-in like a true striker, completely bypassing Manuel Akanji to score the equalizer, making it 1-1. The emotional peak came in the 81st minute, with only 9 minutes of regular time remaining. A perfect one-touch finish from the 1996-born player silenced the entire stadium, saving a precious point for Antonio Conte's team.
Nerazzurri obsession
Statistics show that Inter Milan is a favorite opponent for the Scottish star. Since moving to Serie A, he has scored against the Nerazzurri a total of four times. Even more remarkably, three of those goals were scored at their home ground in just two visits – an astonishing performance for a midfielder.
The soul of Antonio Conte's style of play
Beyond his goals, McTominay's value lies in his tireless fighting spirit. With Napoli missing several key players like Anguissa and Kevin De Bruyne, McTominay has become the most reliable pillar of support, both professionally and mentally, for his teammates.
RAI journalist Antonello Perillo commented that McTominay fought "like a lion" to demand justice for Napoli's performance. After the match, the midfielder humbly shared on DAZN: "We were missing many key players from Lukaku, Gilmour to Neres, but the whole team never gave up. We gave everything we had on the pitch."
Keep the flame alive for the championship race.
McTominay's brace was crucial to the outcome of the entire season. The 2-2 draw allowed Napoli to maintain their 4-point lead over Inter instead of having it widen to 7 points – a gap that could have ended their ambitions of defending the title.
With 12 goals and an irreplaceable role in last season's Scudetto campaign, McTominay is continuing to write a fairytale in Naples. The 29-year-old is now playing the dual role of midfielder and "false striker," and has become Napoli's greatest spiritual leader in the upcoming intense second half of the season.
