Despite AC Milan missing out on taking the undisputed lead in Serie A on Sunday, Inter Milan was the team that was the most disappointed as the Milan derby finished in a 1-1 draw.
Hakan Calhanolu, a former Milan midfielder, converted a penalty for Inter in the 11th minute and celebrated loudly against the club he left on a free transfer in June after four years. Soon after, Milan equalised thanks to an own goal by defender Stefan de Vrij, and Inter had a penalty saved in a fast-paced first half.
Milan and Napoli remained level on points at the top of the Italian league after a 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona earlier in the day. Inter finished third, seven points behind the leaders.
Alhanolu slammed the spot kick straight down the centre before sprinting to an adjacent corner to celebrate in front of the Milan fans. He put his hands up to his ears after being shouted by the crowd.
Inter's lead lasted only six minutes before De Vrij headed a free kick by Sandro Tonali into his own goal.
Fikayo Tomori celebrated as though he had scored, and the stadium announcer announced his name, but the goal was ultimately ruled an own goal.
Inter was awarded a second penalty in the 27th minute when Fodé Ballo-Touré brought down Matteo Darmian. Lautaro Martnez stepped up this time, but Ciprian Tătărușanu saved his spot kick.
In the closing minute of the half, Ballo-Touré made amends for his mistake by clearing the line from an unmarked Nicol Barella.
Inter had the better chances in the first half and continued to do so after the break, while Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovi came close to winning the game.