Josep Martínez Save Keeps Inter Alive Against Roma
Josep Martínez made a crucial 68th-minute save as Inter Milan lost 2-0 to Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Serie A matchday five. The Inter goalkeeper blocked Donyell Malen’s close-range shot with his face, preventing Roma from extending its advantage and keeping Inter within reach of a comeback. Roma’s Manu Koné scored twice, including an early opener assisted by Nahuel Molina, to hand Inter its first defeat of the season. Both teams had entered the match with four wins and 12 points. The result strengthens Roma’s position in the Serie A title race, while Josep Martínez’s performance underlines his growing importance to Inter after joining from Genoa in 2024 for a reported €13.5 million to €14 million. Despite the defeat, the Josep Martínez save was one of the match’s defining moments.
Neutral
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