Lu-La Duo Destroys Lazio, Bringing Inter To The Top Of The Standings

Inter players celebrate the victory against Lazio (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Inter Milan won the top of the Italian League standings from AC Milan thanks to a 3-1 victory over Lazio in the Italian League match at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, Monday morning Western Indonesia Time. The three Nerazzurri goals were scored by the duo Lu-La, Romelu Lukaku, and Lautaro Martinez.

Romelu Lukaku's penalty opened Inter's lead in the 22nd minute before the Belgium international scored his second in the 45th minute.

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Lazio had time to reduce the lag through Gonzalo Escalante's goal in the 61st minute. However, Lautaro Martinez scored the closing goal in the 64th minute to restore Inter's lead, as Antara noted from the official Italian League website.

Inter are now at the top of the Italian League standings with a collection of 50 points, one point ahead of Milan. Meanwhile, Lazio stuck in the seventh position with 40 points.

Christian Eriksen created two good chances for Marcelo Brozovic and Martinez, but the two players' attempts were blocked. On the other hand, Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic had to fly to clear the ball from Joaquin Correa.

The referee then awarded Inter a penalty for Wesley Hoedt's foul on Martinez. Inter executioner Lukaku successfully fulfilled his duty to outwit goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

After conceding the goal, Lazio dominated the game more, while Inter relied on counterattacks.

Lazio goalkeeper Reina managed to grab the ball from Martinez's feet and then prevented Lukaku's shot.

Inter then doubled the lead thanks to a little VAR help, as their second goal was denied due to offside.

Brozovic tackles Manuel Lazzari, and the ball then heads into Lukaku's path which converts to a goal.

When Brozovic made the initial touch, Lukaku was level and therefore Lazzari's contribution was irrelevant.

Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi made two substitutions at halftime, and Lazio continued to take control of the game without being able to create any real threat.

After Marco Parolo thwarted Achraf Hakimi's chance, Lazio managed to narrow the gap. Starting with a judicial foul on Lazzari, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic's free-kick was deflected by Escalante and outwitted goalkeeper Handanovic.

Inter appeared more aggressive after conceding. They then restored their two-goal lead as Lazio stormed over to find an equalizer.

Lukaku started the move in his own defensive area, overcoming Parolo's obstacle as he sprinted, and rolled the ball for Martinez to strike into the empty net.

𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱,

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— Inter (@Inter_en) February 14, 2021

In the next round of matches, Inter will play the Della Madonina derby against AC Milan on Sunday, February 21st, while Lazio plays the first game on Saturday, February 20 against Sampdoria.

The composition of players:

Inter Milan (3-5-2): Samir Handanovic, Milan Skriniar, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni, Achraf Hakimi (Danilo D'Ambrosio 90 '), Nicolo Barella, Marcelo Brozovic, Christian Eriksen (Roberto Gagliardini 72'), Ivan Perisic (Matteo Darmian 90 '), Romelu Lukaku (Andrea Pinamonti 90'), Lautaro Martinez (Alexis Sanchez 78 ')

Coach: Antonio Conte

Lazio (3-5-2): Pepe Reina, Patric, Wesley Hoedt (Marco Parolo 46 '), Francesco Acerbi, Stefan Radu, Manuel Lazzari, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Lucas Leiva (Gonzalo Escalante 46'), Luis Alberto (Andreas Pereira 78 '), Adam Marusic, Ciro Immobile (Vedat Muriqi 70'), Joaquin Correa (Felipe Caicedo 70 ')

Coach: Simone Inzaghi