INTER put on a sterling performance to thrash rivals AC Milan at the San Siro and take command of the Serie A title race.
- RESULT: AC Milan 0-3 Inter
- AC MILAN: 99 Donnarumma, 2 Calabria, 24 Kjaer, 13 Romagnoli, 19 Hernandez, 8 Tonali, 79 Kessie, 56 Saelemaekers, 12 Rebic, 10 Calhanoglu, 11 Ibrahimovic.
- INTER MILAN: 1 Handanovic, 95 Bastoni, 37 Skriniar, 6 De Vrij, 2 Hakimi, 23 Barela, 77 Brozovic, 24 Eriksen, 14 Perisic, 10 Martinez, 9 Lukaku.
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STATS
AC Milan dominated 60 per cent of possession but couldn’t create a lot of substance throughout the Milan derby.
Milan produced 15 shots, eight of which were on target, whereas Inter Milan managed a total of 16, with six being on target.
The Rossoneri dominated in the air as they recorded a success rate of 61.5 per cent, compared to Inter’s 38.5.
The Nerazzurri will have a lot to thank Samir Handanovic for as he had to make eight saves throughout the encounter, compared to Gianluigi Donnarumma’s three
FT: AC MILAN 0-3 INTER
Inter Milan picked up a major win over rivals AC Milan in the Milan derby at the San Siro.
Inter stunned their foes just five minutes after kick-off when Romelu Lukaku’s cross from the right flank found Lautaro Martinez completely unmarked inside the box and the Argentina international beat Gianluigi Donnarumma with a stunning header.
The Nerazzurri dominated throughout the first half but Milan came back stronger after half-time.
The Rossoneri came close to an equaliser but were denied by the incredible Samir Handanovic, who made a stunning triple save.
Handanovic blocked two headers by Zlatan Ibrahimovic with two leaping saves before stopping a powerful shot by Sandro Tonalli.
Soon after, in the 57th minute, Achraf Hakimi ran the ball down the right wing and passed to Christian Eriksen in midfield who then found Ivan Perisic on the left.
Perisic then set up Lautaro, who was perfectly positioned inside the box and beat Donnarumma for the second time.
Nine minutes later, the Croatia international found Lukaku with a brilliant cross from Inter’s half and the ex-Manchester United star ran around Alessio Romagnoli before scoring a third past Donnarumma’s tight angle
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PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!
AND THAT’S FULL-TIME AT THE SAN SIRO!!!!!!!
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90+3 Skriniar is on the ground with an injury and the referee pauses the game.
The Inter star, though, gets back up on his feet
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90 Another three minutes of stoppage time to go.
What a result for Inter!!!
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89 CHANCE!
Another wonderful save by Handanovic!
Rebic fires a low shot from the left but the Inter keeper leaps on his right and gets his fingertips on the ball to deny the Milan ace
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87 Castillejo whips an audacious shot from long distance but completely misses the target.
Pretty much a symbolism of what Milan have been like throughout the game…
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86 SUBSTITUTION
Oh dear, that doesn’t look good!
Barella comes off after picking, what looks like, a hamstring injury.
He is replaced by Vidal
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85 This is what you get when Perisic is at his best, two amazing goals from players like Lautaro and Lukaku.
Incredible performance by the Croatia international who left the pitch with two assists under his belt
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83 SUBSTITUTION
Inter boss Conte makes another switch as Young replaces Hakimi
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80 Inter are dominating all over the pitch and seem more interested in conserving enrgy ahead of the upcoming fixtures.
Milan have also slowed down as there is not much left for them to do
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78 SUBSTITUTION
Inter boss Conte decides to shake things up as he introduces Sanchez, Gagliardini and Darmian who replace Lautaro, Eriksen and Perisic respectively.
What a game Lautaro and Perisic had! Well-deserved rest!
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75 SUBSTITUTION
Ibrahimovic is taken off following a rather anonymous performance.
The Milan star is replaced by Castillejo
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74 CHANCE!
Barella fires a powerful shot from 15 yards and just misses Donnarumma’s right post
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73 Relive Lukaku’s incredible run and finisher that basically sealed a major win for Inter.
What a beautiful cross by Perisici as well, who recorded his second assist of the match
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72 Lukaku is slowly turning into a major Inter success.
Don’t believe us? Then look what he’s done in the last four consecutive Milan derbies!
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70 Inter are sealing a major victory at the San Siro!
Milan enjoyed a good start in the beginning of second half but there doesn’t seem to be a way back after two goals in less than 10 minutes
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67 SUBSTITUTION
Milan make their first changes of the match as Leao and Meite come on for Tonali and Saelemaekers
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66 Lukaku picks the ball in midfield where Milan have left immense open space.
The Inter star runs around Romagnoli and makes it to the box where he fires a shot and beats Donnarumma from a tight corner!
GOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!
LUKAKU SCORES INTER’S THIRD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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65 Lautaro’s goal may have sealed a major win for Inter against Milan.
If Antonio Conte’s men keep it up then it could also lead to the Serie A title
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63 WHAT A CHANCE!
Almost a third for Inter as Lukaku picks up the ball with a run behind Kjaer and Romagnoli.
The Inter star gets in front of Donnarumma but his shot is blocked by the Milan star keeper
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60 Inter’s lead is headily linked with Handanovic’s previous triple save, although VAR would have still played a role if Milan had scored.
The hosts are now facing an even greater task to get back in the game just after they picked it up!
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59 Important to mention that Saelemaekers was booked with a yellow card a minute before Lautaro’s second
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57 Inter are closing in on a major derby win over Milan!
Hakimi runs the ball down the right flank and poasses to Eriksen in the middle.
The ex-Tottenham star finds Perisic on the left and his cross finds Lautaro unmarked following some incredible movement and positioning.
The Argentina international fires a shot immediately and gives Donnarumma no chance!
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
