Inter Milan Beat Lazio And Leave Juventus

Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez was about to score in the match against Lazio. (X/@Inter)

JAKARTA - Inter Milan proved their best by beating Lazio 2-0 in an Italian Serie A duel at the Stadio Olimpico, Monday, December 18 in the morning WIB. Inter also left Juventus in points.

Inter showed their maximum performance when playing away matches. The team not only won but also maintained a clean sheet.

This result made the Nerazzurri win their third consecutive victory in the domestic competition. Simone Inzaghi's team began to move away from Juve's pursuit.

However, competition in the race for the league title is still open. Inter, who confirmed their position at the top of the standings, were only four points ahead of Juve.

Victory over Lazio makes Inter have 41 points. Meanwhile, Juve, who drew 1-1 against Genoa, pocketed 37 points.

AC Milan, who are in third place, is already behind. The reason is, Milan is five points adrift with Juve.

Meanwhile, Lazio is still struggling in the middle board. Lazio, who was successful when he was directed by Inzaghi, was ranked 11th with 21 points.

In that match, Inter had to fight hard against the Biancocelesti's insistence game. The hosts built a strong defense, making it difficult for the front player Inter to score.

However, Inter had threatened Lazio's goal in the first minute through striker Marcus Thuram. It's just that Thuram's shot was parried by goalkeeper Ivan Provedel.

Furthermore, Lazio began to threaten Inter's defense. Japanese national team midfielder Daichi Kamada tried to break into Inter's goal when he received a corner.

Likewise, he got a chance through Matteo Guendouzi's cross. But that opportunity failed to be exploited.

Towards the end of the first half, Lazio defender Adam Marusic made a blunder. The too weak back-pass bait was seized by striker Lautaro Martinez.

He had brought the ball and passed defender Mario Gila before releasing a shot into the net. Goal! Score 1-0 for Inter.

Martinez dedicated goals to Bahiaris, Argentina. Martinez's hometown was recently hit by a hurricane that resulted in 13 deaths.

Entering the second half, Inter still dominated. Their attack again gave results after more than an hour of the match.

Inter's second goal was made by Thuram who received the ball from Nicolo Barella in the 66th minute.

From a tight angle, he managed to break into the host's goal which put Inter 2-0 up. The score lasted until the end of the match.