AC Milan’s shock 0-2 loss to Spezia on Saturday opened the door for Inter Milan and they pounced at San Siro on Sunday, taking a one-point lead into next weekend’s huge Derby della Madonnina. Lazio were furious with the awarding of Inter’s 22nd-minute penalty as replays appeared to show Wesley Hoedt, drafted in after Stefan Radu was injured in the warm-up, got some of the ball before taking out Lautaro Martinez. 1 2137577 Lukaku converted and added a second ahead of half-time with the assistance of VAR, before teeing up Martinez to seal the points after Gonzalo Escalante had given Lazio some temporary hope. RESULTS | POINTS TABLE | FIXTURES There had been little between the sides prior to the controversial penalty call, with the VAR standing by referee Michael Fabbri’s decision to point to the spot for Hoedt’s challenge on Martinez. Lukaku sent Pepe Reina the wrong way to extend his perfect penalty record in Serie A to 10 from 10, and the Belgium international did not have to wait long for the landmark 300th career goal for club and country. It had an element of fortune about it as Marcelo Brozovic slid in on Manuel Lazzari and the… Read full this story
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