Inter Milan took a giant step towards the Serie A title with a commanding 6-0 victory over Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico, moving them to within three points of the top of the table.
Match Summary
First Half:
Lazio started the match with strong pressure, with Tijjani Noslin coming close to scoring twice, but Inter held firm.
- In the 41st minute, Stefan de Vrij had a goal disallowed for a foul by Denzel Dumfries, but after a VAR review, a penalty was awarded to Inter for a handball by Samuel Gigot. Hakan Çalhanoğlu converted the penalty to put Inter in the lead.
- Just four minutes later, Federico Dimarco added the second with a stunning volley from a Dumfries cross.
Second Half:
After the break, Inter continued their dominance.
- In the 51st minute, Nicolò Barella scored the third with a precise shot.
- Just two minutes later, Dumfries scored the fourth with a powerful header.
- Carlos Augusto added the fifth with a skillful finish in a crowded penalty area.
- Marcus Thuram completed the rout with a powerful strike into the near corner in the final minutes.
Historical Statistics and Records
Lazio:
- Suffered a historic defeat, as the team had never lost by six goals at home in Serie A before.
Inter:
- Raised their away goal tally in Serie A for 2024 to 47, a new record for the Nerazzurri in a calendar year.
- The last time Inter scored six goals in a league match was in May 2023, when they beat Hellas Verona by the same scoreline.
Current Standings
- Inter Milan: Third place with 34 points from 15 matches, just three points behind leaders Atalanta, with a game in hand.
- Lazio: Fifth place with 31 points from 16 matches.
Conclusion
Inter Milan delivered a spectacular performance at the Olimpico, solidifying their bid for the Serie A title this season. On the other hand, Lazio will need to reassess their performance after this heavy defeat.
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