Inter Milan Narrowly Avoids Empoli Upset in Serie A
Late Goal Secures Victory
Empoli Gives Inter a Run for Their Money
In a thrilling Serie A match, Inter Milan escaped with a narrow 1-0 victory over Empoli on Saturday.
Empoli, fighting for survival in the league, put up a valiant effort and nearly pulled off a major upset.
Inter dominated possession and had more shots, but Empoli's defense held firm.
Inter finally broke through in the 78th minute.
Lautaro Martinez scored the lone goal of the match with a powerful header off a cross from Federico Dimarco.
The win keeps Inter in second place in the Serie A standings.
Empoli remains in the relegation zone but still has a chance to avoid the drop.