January 26, (THEWILL) – Inter Milan delivered a dominant performance on Sunday, playing to a 4-0 victory over Lecce at the Via del Mare stadium. The win moves Simone Inzaghi’s side to within three points of Serie A leaders, Napoli, with a game in hand. This result also marked Inzaghi’s 200th Serie A victory as a coach.
The visitors took an early lead in the sixth minute when Marcus Thuram displayed excellent footwork to create space in the box. His cross found Davide Frattesi, who volleyed the ball past Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone. The early goal set the tone for Inter’s attacking display, as they continued to press high and control possession.
Lautaro Martinez extended Inter’s advantage six minutes before half-time. The Argentine forward darted into the penalty area and fired a powerful shot into the top corner. Martinez’s goal further demoralised the hosts, who struggled to contain Inter’s relentless attacking movements throughout the first half.
The second half saw Inter maintain their intensity, with Martinez turning provider in the 57th minute. The captain delivered a well-timed pass to Denzel Dumfries, who converted from a tight angle with a low drive past Falcone. The Dutch wing-back’s goal effectively ended any hopes of a Lecce comeback, as Inter continued to dominate proceedings.
Mehdi Taremi added a fourth goal just after the hour mark, converting a penalty after Frattesi was brought down by Falcone. The spot-kick capped off a comprehensive performance from Inter, who demonstrated their attacking efficiency and defensive solidity. The result keeps the pressure firmly on Napoli as the Serie A title race heats up.
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