Inter Milan got the better of Lazio in Sunday’s high-stakes Serie A clash at San Siro, drawing level on points with early pacesetters Roma.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri seized the chance to climb the table ahead of the international break.
Lautaro Martinez halted his three-game scoring drougth in Serie A to break the deadlock in the third minute, setting the tone for Inter’s victory.
Then, summer signing Ange-Yoan Bonny chipped in with his fourth league goal of the season to seal Lazio’s fate at Giuseppe Meazza.
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While Inter maintained their impressive form under Cristian Chivu, their direct title rivals faltered this weekend.
Indeed, AC Milan squandered a two-lead lead in a dismal 2-2 draw at bottom-half Parma, while Juventus shared the spoils with Torino at home.
Moreover, defending champions Napoli slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Bologna.
Curiously, Roma were the only top-four side, alongside Inter, to take three points in the final pre-international break round.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side cruised to a 2-0 home win over Udinese yesterday.