Inter made to wait

LIKE a good thriller, the battle for the title in Italy has produced half a dozen twists with one episode left. Those left dangling over the cliff edge after yesterday’s games include both Milan clubs, after Inter could only draw 2-2 at home to Siena and Milan suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Napoli.

With Roma beating Atalanta 2-1, Inter’s lead at the top is down to a single point. Milan have dropped down to fifth place again, two points behind Fiorentina who regained the last Champions League qualifying place after beating Parma 3-1.

To add even more spice to the final day, Inter have to travel to Parma next week, while Roma go to Catania. Either Parma or Catania will be relegated. Parma trail Catania by two points and would stay up should they beat Inter and Catania lose to Roma. Moreover, Parma nearly pulled off a victory against Inter in San Siro back in January, being deprived of the points by two very questionable refereeing decisions. For Parma’s new coach Hector Cuper, once sacked by Inter, revenge would be especially sweet.