On 28 October 1984, at the San Siro, Milan faced Inter in a derby which ended with a 2‑1 in favor of the Rossoneri. The match was decided by a goal from Mark Hateley, who, in flight, surpassed defender Fulvio Collovati to cancel the equalizer. With this result, Milan returned to winning the derby after six years of defeat.
The match began with a goal from Altobelli for Inter, who immediately put the Rossoneri at a disadvantage. After half an hour, however, DiBartolomei leveled the match with a solitary action, bringing the two teams level. Football continued in a balanced manner until the hour mark, when Inter managed to regain the lead thanks to another goal from Altobelli. Milan, however, did not give up and managed to turn the situation around with a goal from Hateley, who quickly became an icon of the derby.
Hateley's header was executed with great technique: a cross from the right by Virdis ended up in the head of the English player, who jumped over Collovati, symbol of the rivalry between the two teams. The goal remains an indelible memory for the fans, so much so that the former striker spoke about that moment, stating that he had saved two photos on his wall at home, one in black and white and the other in colour.
On the pitch, Milan counted with Terraneo, Baresi, Galli, Battistini, DiBartolomei, Tassotti, Verza, Wilkins, Hateley, Evani and Virdis, with Nuciari, Russo, Manzo and Scarnecchia available on the bench. Coach NilsLiedholm led the team with a formation that showed defensive solidity and offensive creativity. Inter, under the direction of Ilario Castagner, introduced Zenga, Bergomi, Bini, Causio (replaced by Pasinato), Sabato, Altobelli, Brady, Rummenigge, with Recchi, Marini, Cucchi and Muraro on the bench. The match was characterized by a strong competitive spirit, with both teams trying to dominate the midfield and exploit scoring opportunities.
With the victory, Milan regained their leadership in the derby and consolidated their position in the standings, while Inter had to reconsider their strategy to regain their lead. Hateley's goal remains a point of reference for Milan fans, reminding them of the ability to turn the tide of a match even in the most critical moments. The next match for both teams promises to be intense, with the tension of the derby set to resurface in the coming weeks.