Piotr Zielinski converts late penalty to secure Inter's comeback win

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Piotr Zielinski converts late penalty to secure Inter's comeback win
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Inter Milan achieved a dramatic 2-1 victory over Fiorentina at San Siro on October 26. Piotr Zielinski scored the winning goal in the 98th minute from the penalty spot after Marcus Thuram was fouled in the box. The result follows recent criticism aimed at the team, with Zielinski maintaining composure amidst the pressure. The match contained a frantic six minutes of injury time, culminating in wild celebrations among Inter supporters. With this victory, Inter solidifies its position near the top of the Serie A standings.

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  • •Inter Milan defeats Fiorentina 2-1 on October 26.
  • •Zielinski converts a penalty in the 98th minute.
  • •Thuram was fouled, leading to the decisive spot-kick.
  • •Inter remains competitive at the top of Serie A.
  • •Zielinski's late addition helped control the midfield.
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  • 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Ice-cold Pole! Zielinski blasts home 98th-minute spot-kick to cap insane Inter comeback
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Inter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski demonstrated ice-cold composure by dispatching a 98th-minute winning penalty against Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea. The Polish international brushed off recent team criticism following the 2-1 victory at San Siro.

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