In a thrilling encounter at the Stadio Olimpico, Inter Milan emerged victorious against AS Roma, claiming a 1-0 win in a tightly contested Serie A match. The decisive moment arrived in the second half when Lautaro Martinez, the Argentine striker, found the back of the net, securing all three points for the Nerazzurri.
The first half witnessed an intense exchange of attacks, with both sides creating numerous opportunities to break the deadlock. However, Roma’s goalkeeper, Mile Svilar, and his Inter counterpart, Yann Sommer, displayed remarkable saves, keeping the score level at the break.
Inter’s Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Acerbi were forced to leave the field early with injuries, adding another layer of tension to the match.
Following Martinez’s goal, the match became a fierce battle for control. Svilar made a crucial save to deny Inter’s Denzel Dumfries, while Sommer, in a diving effort, thwarted Matias Soule’s powerful shot in the closing moments.
The victory propels Inter to second place in the Serie A standings with 17 points, just two points behind leaders Napoli. Meanwhile, Roma remains in 10th position with 10 points.
Despite the defeat, Roma manager Ivan Juric defended his team’s performance. He acknowledged a timid start but praised his team’s resilience after the initial 15 minutes. He attributed the goal to an unfortunate incident and highlighted the high stakes of the match. Juric emphasized the importance of improving their finishing in the final third to capitalize on their chances.
In another Serie A encounter, Fiorentina produced a dominant performance, crushing Lecce 6-0 away from home. This marked the first time Fiorentina has scored six goals in a Serie A away match since 1966.