Antonio Conte was sent off after a VAR-awarded penalty sparked a fiery 2-2 San Siro draw between Napoli and Inter; Scott McTominay scored twice. Betting angle: disciplinary markets (cards/suspension) may shorten for Conte and Napoli, while BTTS or Over 2.5 goals looks sensible given both sides' attacking form and recent goal patterns.
Conte Sent Off as Napoli Draw 2-2 With Inter in San Siro Thriller
Match summary
Inter Milan went ahead early through Federico Dimarco, but Scott McTominay levelled midway through the first half. The tie boiled over late in the second half when a VAR review led to a pitchside check and a penalty awarded against Napoli for an incident involving Amir Rrahmani and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Hakan Calhanoglu converted the spot kick to restore Inter’s lead, only for McTominay to drag Napoli back and secure a 2-2 finish with a superb first-time effort in the 81st minute.
Conte dismissal and touchline chaos
The penalty decision provoked a furious reaction from Napoli coach Antonio Conte. He kicked a match ball downfield, was shown a red card by referee Daniele Doveri, and then confronted the fourth official, yelling at him before being escorted off the touchline by stewards. Footage shows Conte throwing a bottle to the ground and shouting "Shame on you, shame on you all" as he continued to vent his anger. He watched the remainder of the game from the stands and celebrated wildly when Napoli earned the equaliser.
Turning points
- Early dominance and Dimarco opener set the tone for a high-stakes top-of-the-table encounter. - VAR intervention and the subsequent penalty decision at around the 73rd minute proved decisive in inflaming tensions. - McTominay’s brace, including a late first-time finish, salvaged a crucial point for Napoli and underlined his influence on the match.
Title race implications
The draw leaves Napoli trailing Inter by four points, with AC Milan sitting between them in second, one point clear of Napoli at the season’s midpoint. The result keeps the title race tightly contested, with head-to-head discipline and fine margins likely to matter as the campaign progresses.
Looking ahead
Napoli return to Serie A action midweek at home to Parma, while Inter host Lecce that same evening. Conte’s touchline ban or suspension is a real possibility pending disciplinary review, a factor that could affect Napoli’s short-term tactical management and in-game discipline going forward.
Betting perspective
Punters should monitor disciplinary markets closely: a suspension or fine for Conte could influence odds on Napoli’s managerial markets and in-play volatility. Given both teams’ attacking displays, BTTS and Over 2.5 goals remained attractive markets from this fixture. Market movement around card counts and managerial suspension lines is likely in the coming days.
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The flashpoint came around the 73rd minute when the hosts were awarded a penalty after a VAR review, with Amir Rrahmani adjudged to have stepped on Henrikh Mkhitaryan's foot.
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