Inter consolidated their position at the top of the Serie A table after beating Parma 2‑0 at the San Siro stadium. The opening goal came 27' from the spot by Cengiz Çetin Calhanoglu, which left goalkeeper Alberto Gilardino without a chance to save. The second headed point was scored in the 36th minute from another spot kick, this time by Diego Carlos, who took advantage of an individual error by the Parisian defender Esposito to send the ball over the crossbar.
The result was decisive for the title race. With the victory, Inter confirms their lead by two points over Parma, who missed the chance to reduce the deficit in their home match against Lazio. Milan coach Stefano Pioli praised the energy and determination of his staff, underlining that the team has demonstrated that it can play at a higher level than its opponents.
For Parma, the defeat was a hard blow. The club has already expressed frustration with Carlos' mistake, which led to the defeat. Coach Alberto Gilardino said he was angry at the two goals conceded out of three, but also acknowledged that the team had started the match well. The defeat leaves Parma in a difficult position in the league table, with the need to recover points in the next matches.
Among the protagonists of the match, Calhanoglu showed his ability to create chances from the spot, confirming his role as a key attacking midfielder for Inter. Diego Carlos, although he made a mistake, still contributed to the result with his second goal. Goalkeeper Gilardino, however, had to deal with two headers, but proved that he is still a fundamental element for Parma's defense.
With the victory, Inter moves closer to the title with a series of positive results, while Parma will have to regroup to try to make up ground in the next matches. Inter's next match will be against Juventus, a match that could further consolidate their leading position. For Parma, the next match will be against Roma, an opportunity to try to reverse the defeat and improve their position in the standings.