Atalanta 1 - 1 Inter Milan: Inter Milan miss out on reclaiming top spot in game of two own goals at Atalanta
Posted Sunday, January 17, 2016 by PA
Inter Milan missed the chance to reclaim top spot in Serie A after being to a 1-1 draw at Atalanta.
Inter lost first place to Napoli last weekend after suffering a shock 1-0 home defeat to Sassuolo and there was more frustration for Roberto Mancini's men on Saturday against a side that had lost their previous four matches.
The Nerazzurri quickly equalised after falling behind in the 17th minute - own goals from Inter defender Jeison Murillo and his Atalanta counterpart Rafael Toloi cancelling each other out - but the visitors could not find a winner.
That means Inter were not only unable to dislodge Napoli at the summit, but they will also lose second place if either Juventus or Fiorentina win on Sunday.
The visitors looked the more likely scorers early on, Fredy Guarin twice getting into goalscoring positions without taking advantage and Marcelo Brozovic firing wide, but it was Atalanta who made the first breakthrough,
Boukary Drame burst into the Inter penalty area from the left before stabbing over a cross which a stretching Murillo turned past his own goalkeeper as he tried to cut the ball out.
Atalanta were only able to enjoy their lead for eight minutes, though, before another defensive mistake saw Inter draw level.
A well-worked Inter move resulted in Mauro Icardi driving in a low cross from the right which Toloi sliced into the roof of his own net from six yards out.
Both sides had chances to retake the lead but the respective goalkeepers came out on top, with Inter's Samir Handanovic playing a key role, which included a remarkable save with his feet to deny Luca Cigarini from point-blank range on the hour.
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