Author: The Cult of Calcio

Spezia came back to winning ways in Serie A after eight games as they disposed of an abysmal version of Milan on Saturday night

Spezia vs Milan 2-0: Aquilotti Keep Salvation Dream Alive

AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia
Spezia came back to winning ways in Serie A after eight games as they disposed of an abysmal version of Milan on Saturday night. Goals from Przemysław Wiśniewski and Salvatore Esposito set the score at 2-0 at the Alberto Picco Stadium, helping the Aquilotti reach Verona (who still have a game in hand) in the third-to-last spot in the table. 
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The long wait is over: All Napoli needed to finally clinch their third Scudetto was snatching one point at the Dacia Arena in Udine

Napoli, It’s Time to Celebrate! The Long Scudetto Wait Is Over!

Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Udinese
The long wait is over. All Napoli needed to finally clinch their third Scudetto was snatching one point at the Dacia Arena in Udine in the last match of Serie A Round 33. But when Sandi Lovric opened the scoring for Udinese, it seemed like the Partenopei were once again uncapable of taking that final step towards glory. 
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Junior Messias rescued a late point for Milan as his 93-minute free kick set the score at 1-1 after David Okereke had opened the scoring for Cremonese

Milan vs Cremonese 1-1: Messias Free Kick Rescues Late Point

AC Milan, Cremonese, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023
Junior Messias rescued a late point for Milan as his 93-minute free kick set the score at 1-1 at the San Siro after David Okereke had opened the scoring for Cremonese. But Stefano Pioli's turnover proved to be an ill choice once again as the Rossoneri dropped some more precious points in their quest for a Champions League spot.
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Napoli vs Salernitana 1-1: Dia Forces to Postpone Scudetto Party

Italian Football, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023
Salernitana spoiled Napoli's perfect day as they held Luciano Spalletti and co. to a 1-1 tie at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. It should have been a Sunday of celebration for the Partenopei after Inter beat Lazio earlier in the day. Instead, it ended like in a dull corporate office afternoon, with Napoli forced to reschedule their Scudetto party. 
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When least expected, Inter turned into Napoli's best ally as they came from behind on Sunday to beat Lazio 3-1 at the San Siro

Inter vs Lazio 3-1: Nerazzurri Storm Back to Offer Napoli Golden Assist

Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023
When least expected, Inter turned into Napoli's best ally as they came from behind on Sunday to beat Lazio 3-1 at the San Siro. Despite an encouraging start, the Nerazzurri conceded one goal in the first half and that was all that Lazio needed to spoil the Partenopei's expected Scudetto party. But a brace from Lautaro Martinez and a single Robin Gosens goal put Simone Inzaghi's troops back on track. 
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A lone strike from Federico Dimarco was enough for Inter to beat Juventus in the second leg of the Coppa Italia Semi Final

Inter vs Juventus 1-0: Dimarco Strike Books Coppa Italia Final Ticket

Coppa Italia, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A
A lone strike from Federico Dimarco was enough for Inter to overcome Juventus in the second leg of the Coppa Italia Semi Final and book their ticket to the last act. The Nerazzurri advanced 2-1 on aggregate and will face the winner between Fiorentina and Cremonese in the final tilt of the domestic cup on May 24. 
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Inter reached the Champions League Semi Finals for the first time since the glorious days of Jose Mourinho's Triplete as they tied 3-3 with Benfica

Inter vs Benfica 3-3: Here Comes the Euro-Derby della Madonnina!

Benfica, Champions League, Inter, International Football, Serie A
The Euro-Derby di Milano is served. Inter reached the Champions League Semi Finals for the first time since the glorious days of Jose Mourinho's Triplete as they tied 3-3 with Benfica at the San Siro on Wednesday night. Despite squandering a two-goal lead, the Nerazzurri advanced 5-3 on aggregate and will now face Milan in an epic Derby della Madonnina European affair.
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