Inter Milan secures midseason lead in Serie A with a dramatic 21 victory over Hellas Verona

Davide Frattesi's stoppagetime winner and Lautaro Martinez's return from injury help Inter secure the win

The victory puts Inter five points clear of Juventus in the title race

Inter Milan took a significant step towards securing the Serie A title with a thrilling 21 victory over relegationthreatened Hellas Verona. Davide Frattesi became the hero of the match when he scored a stoppagetime winner, leading to wild celebrations on and off the field.

The game started as expected, with Lautaro Martinez marking his return from injury by scoring his leagueleading 16th goal of the season. However, Verona equalized through Thomas Henry before Frattesi tapped in a rebound to restore Inter's lead.

The drama continued until added time when Henry missed a crucial penalty kick that could have salvaged a draw for Verona. With this result, Inter moved five points clear at the top of Serie A standings ahead of Juventus.

Frattesi expressed his relief after scoring and acknowledged that it was an important win for their title pursuit. The victory put Simone Inzaghi's team back on track following their previous draw and elimination from Italian Cup contention.

Overall, it was an intense match that showcased both teams' determination to secure vital points in their respective campaigns. This result has set up an exciting second half of the season as both clubs continue to compete for glory in one of Europe's most prestigious leagues.