Inter Milan secured their position at the top of Serie A with a 1-0 win over Hellas Verona at San Siro on Sunday. The match was a relatively low-key affair, with Inter dominating possession but struggling to find the back of the net until the 65th minute, when Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal.
The win means Inter remain six points clear of AC Milan, who have a game in hand, while Verona’s loss sees them drop to 13th place in the table.
Key moments
The match got off to a slow start, with both teams struggling to create clear chances. However, Inter’s pressure eventually paid off in the 65th minute, when Lautaro Martinez scored with a low shot from the edge of the box.
Reaction
According to Inter manager Simone Inzaghi, “the players showed great character and determination to secure the three points”. Verona coach Fabio Grosso was disappointed with his team’s performance, saying “we didn’t create enough chances and paid the price”.
What it means
The win sees Inter extend their lead at the top of Serie A, while Verona’s loss sees them drop out of the European qualification spots. With the title race still wide open, Inter will be looking to maintain their momentum in their next match.
Up next
Inter travel to Fiorentina’s Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday, kick-off 12:30pm BST.
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