“Derby of Italy” – this is the name given to the match between Inter Milan and Juventus, which is one of the biggest hits in Serie A. In this year’s match, the injured Arkadiusz Milik did not appear on the pitch, but Piotr Zieliñski played from the first minute. The Pole quickly marked his presence on the playing field.
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Piotr Zieliński scored a goal in the Inter Milan – Juventus match. First goal in the new club
Just 15 minutes into the match, the referee awarded a penalty kick after Danilo fouled Marcus Thuram. Quite unexpectedly, Piotr Zieliñski approached the “eleven”. The Polish representative hit the ball in the middle, and the goalkeeper was completely unaware of his intentions and had no chance to intervene. In this way, the midfielder opened the scoring of the hit clash.
Additionally, Zieliński scored the first official goal since becoming an Inter player. In total, it was his 43rd goal in Serie A, and the second in history against Juventus. The midfielder scored in 2020, when he was a Napoli player.
After Zieliński’s goal, of course, there is no shortage of praising comments. “Piotr Sebastian Zieliński with a goal in the Derby d’Italia the day after Robert Lewandowski loaded the doppelpack in El Clasico,” Rafał Majchrzak wrote on X. “Pinch me,” he added.
Unfortunately, Zieliński’s contribution to the goals did not end there. Unfortunately, the Pole was also involved in the 2-1 goal for Juventus, scored in the 27th minute by Timothy Weah. The Inter midfielder gave up marking his opponent in the penalty area, and the opponent, completely unattended, put the ball into the empty net.
“Inzaghi, when will you finally take Zieliński off? Useless,” Inter fans wrote on social media. “Zieliński does not cover even 1/3 of the zone that Calhanoglu would cover,” we read further. “As expected. Zieliński doesn’t even know where to move,” said subsequent comments after the goals for Juventus.
However, the Polish representative quickly responded to the criticism. In the 35th minute, Henrikh Mkhitaryan equalized the score to 2-2, and in the 37th minute, Zieliński scored another goal from a penalty kick. This time his intentions were sensed by Michele Di Gregorio, but he did not reach the ball. “Eleven” was provoked by Kalulu, who fouled Dumfries.
The match finally ended with the score 4:4! You can read more about the meeting HERE.
The Derby of Italy: A Match Full of Twists
Ah, the “Derby of Italy” – the footballing equivalent of a family reunion where everyone has a grudge against each other. Inter Milan and Juventus on the same pitch is like watching a high-stakes game of chess played by drunken knights. We had Arkadiusz Milik nursing his injuries back home, while Piotr Zieliński decided to make his presence known, as if to shout, “Look at me! I’m here to score goals and steal your spotlight.”
Piotr Zieliński’s Debut Goal Extravaganza
This year’s match didn’t disappoint, folks! Just 15 minutes in, we had the referee – bless his whistle-blowing heart – handing out a penalty like it was candy. Danilo’s tackling of Marcus Thuram was obviously less “How’s your father?” and more “What on earth are you thinking?” The man should’ve stuck to knitting! Anyway, Zieliński, the man of the hour, sauntered up to the penalty spot looking as cool as a cucumber in a freezer, and slotted the ball right down the middle. It’s almost as if the Juventus goalkeeper forgot about that little thing called *goalkeeping*. Goal number one, derby chaos: check!
This wasn’t just any goal; it was a significant milestone for the man. You see, it marked his first official goal for Inter, making it a lovely debut present for himself – and perhaps a consoling gift for those who support him, hoping he wouldn’t end up as just another “what could’ve been” in the club’s history books.
We might as well take a moment to appreciate the social media chaos that followed. You could practically hear the collective gasps of surprise and delight. “Pinch me!” wrote Rafał Majchrzak on X, likely while sitting in his armchair, stuffing his face with nachos. Watching a Pole break a dry spell is like watching a magician pull a rabbit from a hat, folks – nerve-wracking yet oddly satisfying!
The Good, the Bad, and the Juve Drama
Now, let’s not skip over the fact that all good roller coasters come with their ups and downs. Zieliński, still riding high from his goal, had a slight drop in confidence shortly afterward when he was, shall we say, a bit lackadaisical on the defensive end. Timothy Weah slipped through faster than a politician on question time, scored, and made it 2-1 for Juventus. Oops! Looks like he was daydreaming about his last trip to the grocery store instead of keeping an eye on his mark. Cue the Inter fans on social media unleashing their frustrations like a pack of wild dogs. “He’s useless!” they cried, while others claimed he couldn’t cover 1/3 of the zones that Calhanoglu would – as if zones were a new type of exclusive nightclub.
But hold your horses! Just when the critics were sharpening their knives to carve up Zieliński for dinner, he responded like a true gladiator in the Colosseum! In a matter of minutes, Henrikh Mkhitaryan leveled the score, and then our Polish hero stepped back into the limelight, calmly scoring another penalty. It’s as if he took the critics’ comments, rolled them into a ball, and kicked them into oblivion, along with the Juventus defence!
In the end, the drama unfolded into a spectacular 4-4 draw. Was it the most exciting draw in Serie A history? Perhaps! Did we get more plot twists than a soap opera? Absolutely! So, whether you are a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, this match had it all. And with that, I’ll leave you to reflect on the wonderfully weird world of football, where one day you’re a hero, and the next you’re just a player who forgot how to zone-mark.
Stay tuned, because as they say, “In football, expect the unexpected, and be ready to laugh at the sheer absurdity of it all!”
