Inter down nine-man Genoa; Lazio cruise
milan — Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic pulled off a number of saves before a late goal helped the Nerazzurri secure a 1-0 win over Genoa, who ended the match with nine men, in Serie A action late on Sunday.
Inter had lost their perfect record midweek in a surprise 1-1 draw against Bologna so needed a win to keep up the pressure on Napoli and Juventus.
But it was Genoa who had the better of the chances, although Inter did hit the post through Marcelo Brozovic on the stroke of halftime.
However, Inter scored what was to prove the winner three minutes from time when Danilo D’Ambrosio headed in a corner.
“There’s still a bit of difference with Juventus and Napoli, we have to narrow the gap by reconsolidating the certainties which should belong to a great club like Inter,” coach Luciano Spalletti said.
“This team hasn’t reached its limits yet ... we have to reach those limits and then surpass them.” Genoa players Stephane Omeonga and Adel Taarabt were shown straight red cards within minutes of each other in stoppage time. Omeonga was ejected for bringing down Eder and denying a clear goalscoring opportunity, and Taarabt for a two-footed tackle on Yann Karamoh.
Ciro Immobile maintained his impressive scoring streak as he netted another two goals to help Lazio win 3-0 at Verona and bounce back from their hefty midweek defeat to Napoli.
Both Immobile’s goals came in the first half, opening the scoring from the penalty spot after Adam Marusic was tripped by Samuel Souprayen. —