After absorbing a number of attacks, Inter then burst forward and Candreva sees a long-range shot tipped over by Sporitello. Corner to come...
90' +2
Fiorentina are not done here as they continue to pile forward but Inter win a free-kick for a foul in the box.
90' +1
G. Simeone has scored a goal for Fiorentina! Assist by V. Eysseric.
Eysseric claims the assist after a superb lay-off.
GOAAALLLLLL FIORENTINA - They've done it they've finally found the back of the net and Simeone wheels away in delight. A free-kick was deflected and the home side reacted quickest as Simeone blasts the ball past Handanovic at the near post.
90'
Four minutes of stoppage time...
89'
M. Icardi gets yellow.
Yellow card for Icardi as he tries to waste time.
88'
Frantic finish to this Serie A clash with both teams steaming forward at every opportunity but Fiorentina look like being punished for so many missed chances in front of goal.
87'
D. Astori gets yellow.
Candreva wastes a glorious counter attacking chance for the visitors and that would have put the game beyond doubt. Inter's fast flowing move saw Candreva creep into the box but he rounded Sportiello and shot into the side netting.
Yellow card for Davide Astori after some handbags in the box.
86'
Gil Dias enters the game and replaces J. Veretout.
Last throw of the dice as Veretout makes way for Gil Dias.
83'
Fiorentina have snatched at their chances for the first 83 minutes but there's still plenty of time for them to grab at least an equaliser.
82'
A. Candreva enters the game and replaces João Cancelo.
Spalletti tries to wind down the clock for a second or two as Antonio Candreva comes on for Joao Cancelo.
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79'
WHAT A SAVE - Handanovic is getting plenty of applause from his team-mates after he somehow tipped over Babacar's overhead free-kick.
78'
Spalletti is left with his head in his hands on the touchline as former Fiorentina man Borja Valero bursts into the box but he can only head over the bar. Should have done better there.
77'
With Nagatomo on the field, Inter may need to move Santon to centre-back for the final 10 minutes.
75'
Y. Nagatomo enters the game and replaces A. Ranocchia.
Chiesa must be starting to feel that he will not score this evening after smashing another effort wide of Inter's goal.
Ranocchia seemed to pick up an injury a few minutes ago so on comes Yuto Nagatomo.
73'
CHANCE - Milan Badelj is left shaking his head as he misses a glorious chance with his head. A cross from a short corner finds him but he gets underneath the ball and misses the target. Inter continue to lead 1-0 and this could be the sort of result they need to find their feet again in Serie A.
70'
It's the same old story for Chiesa as he latches onto a bobbling cross but Inter's defence scrambles to block his curling drive towards the top corner.
69'
K. Babacar enters the game and replaces M. Benassi.
Fiorentina are going for it as Marco Benassi comes off for Khouma Babacar.
67'
Chielsa is left slumped on the floor and he looks frustrated but that was a hard cross to convert. The fan favourite met the ball at pace but he could only loop it across the box and Inter clear with ease.
65'
Dalbert Henrique enters the game and replaces João Mário.
SAVE!!! - Handanovic comes to the rescue again for Inter as he makes sure Skriniar does not score an own goal. Chiesa's driven cross deflects off the defender's knee but the keeper is on hand to palm it away.
Inter make a change as João Mário is replaced by Dalbert.
64'
Substitute Eyssseric wastes his first shot of the match after gliding into the area but he gets his balance all wrong and blazes his effort towards the corner flag.
63'
Inter are doing very well to frustrate the home side and the likes of Chiesa and Simeone are not getting as much free space as they were in the first 45 minutes.
62'
V. Eysseric enters the game and replaces C. Théréau.
First change of the night for Fiorentina as Théréau is replaced by Valentin Eysseric.
58'
Handanovic makes sure his side stay in the lead after a fine save from a free-kick from left-back Cristiano Biraghi.
55'
M. Icardi has scored a goal for Inter Milan!
Inter win a free-kick after Cancelo is brought down on the edge of the box.
Yellow card for Veretout after clipping Cancelo's heels.
GOAAALLLL INTER Fiorentina 0-1 Inter - Icardi is on hand once again to put the visitors into the lead. A free-kick from the right is met by a bullet header from the striker but Sportiello saves but Icardi is there to bundle it home on the rebound!
54'
J. Veretout gets yellow.
Chiesa screams in frustration after wasting another shot but he was unlucky there from the edge of the box. The winger turned onto his left foot before picking his spot but Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic was able to let it sail past his far post.
52'
At the other end, Ranocchia has to produce similar heroics as he throws himself at a Fiorentina cross and it is enough to clear the ball away. Inter may be tempted to make changes in the next 10 or 15 minutes as they look for more support for captain Mauro Icardi.
49'
Vincent Laurini comes to the rescue for Fiorentina as he clears the danger with a header after a teasing cross from Inter's Joao Cancelo.
48'
Spalletti's side have made a strong start to the second half and they have been more direct in the opening few minutes.
46'
Inter get the game back underway as they look to improve on a flat first-half showing.
45' +1
Two minutes of added time are given after the first 45 minutes of action...
45'
Inter plead for a penalty after Icardi goes down claiming he was pushed, while at the other end Simeone smashes a shot into the stands.
44'
Simeone wastes another opportunity but this time he takes a risk with a bicycle kick from a cross. Against Milan he was wasteful but he is proving a major threat up front on his own!
41'
Inter's midfield are now starting to try and break up play and they are more than happy to concede free-kicks as they try to keep a clean sheet before half-time.
38'
The chances have dried up for the first time in this game and the players may just be feeling the pace. Fiorentina deserve to be in the lead with their chances but Inter have gone close on occasions!
34'
After coming back into the starting XI tonight, Chiesa is doing all he can to prove a point to Pioli. Another powerful run gets him into the box and his shot is blocked for a corner by Milan Skriniar. Nothing comes of the set-piece and the scoreline remains at 0-0.
32'
Inter respond with an attack of their own as Joao Cancelo whips in a cross and Perisic breaks free of his marker, but the bounce of the ball is not kind and he heads over.
30'
CHANCE but Thereau blazes over once again! Chiesa nearly gets an assist after another superb run down the right and his cross is inch-perfect but his team-mate leans back and blazes over the bar.
28'
A. Ranocchia gets yellow.
Inter centre-back Andrea Ranocchia gets a yellow card after he goes through the back of Simeone.
27'
Simeone breaks free from his marker on the edge of the area but his cross is poor and that allows Inter to clear the danger.
25'
We have a little break in play now as Gagliardini brings down Pezzella and he is complaining to the referee.
22'
Inter winger Ivan Perisic tries his luck with a cross towards the near post but he slices it towards goal and Sportiello is forced to concede a corner. After two dangerous corners, Fiorentina eventually clear their lines.
19'
Jordan Veretout sets off on a driving run and his through ball is blocked by Inter left-back Davide Santon but that was a great move. The pace of the game is very high and the action is end-to-end at the moment.
17'
Inter register their first shot on target through Roberto Gagliardini but Fiorentina goalkeeper Marco Sportiello has it covered at his near post.
14'
WHAT A MISS - Chiesa's cross is slightly behind Cyril Thereau and he slips as he reaches the edge of the box. However, he gets back on his feet but panics and shoots high and wide. The winger had so much time but never realised!
12'
Fiorentina midfielder Marco Benassi is a whisker away from getting a shot on goal as he runs into the box from the right wing but Inter clear the ball off him and win a goal kick.
11'
Borja Valero gets yellow.
Midfielder Borja Valero is the first man into the referee's book after he flies in late on defender German Pezzella.
9'
CHANCE - Fiorentina work the ball down the left wing and Simeone is able to slide away from his marker in the box but the forward can only head over the bar.
6'
CHANCE Fiorentina - Simeone stays onside after being left up front on his own and he lays off Chiesa who can only blaze his shot over the crossbar.
4'
After that early scare, Inter appear to have settled down and they are enjoying some possession in the middle of the park.
2'
Fiorentina win an early free-kick on the left wing but they waste a superb chance in front of goal. Striker Giovanni Simeone was the man who had the final touch but he could only prod the ball wide of the target.
1'
The match is underway as Fiorentina kick-off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Serie A fixture between Fiorentina and Inter at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Fiorentina will be hoping to go one better this evening after drawing 1-1 with Inter's rivals Milan last time out. Stefano Pioli's troops have enjoyed a steady few weeks and they have won two of their last five matches, but the same cannot be said for Inter.
Luciano Spalletti's men are third in the table but their recent form has seen their title hopes fade after three defeats in five matches. They steadied the ship with a goalless draw against Lazio last week and they will hope to get back to winning ways tonight.
Pioli makes one change to the team that drew with Milan as Gil Dias drops out of the starting XI and Federico Chiesa takes his place.
Spalletti also makes just one change as Joao Mario comes into the team on the wing and he replaces Antonio Candreva. The two teams have just finished their warm-ups and kick-off is fast approaching!
HALF-TIME - Fiorentina 0-0 Inter.
The referee calls time on the first half and it was action packed at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Thereau, Simeone and Chiesa have looked bright for the home side but they continue to miss crucial chances. Inter need to step up a gear if they are to get a result and they looked flat for large parts of that first-half. They have the quality needed they just need a push and Spalletti will no doubt be encouraging them at the break.
FULL-TIME Fiorentina 1-1 Inter...the corner was cleared and that's it as the points are shared.
That is all for tonight's coverage, thanks for joining us. Goodbye!
As for Inter, their poor run continues and they are without a win in five matches now under Spalletti. It may be too early to say the wheels have come off but they look lost in midfield and Icardi did not get enough service this evening.
These two sides draw their second game in a row but Fiorentina deserved something out of that one after some heroic efforts going forward. Their fans were right behind them and with a bit more composure they should be able to climb the table in no time.
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