Inter's Dominant 6-0 Victory Over Lazio at Stadio Olimpico
Inter Milan delivered a commanding performance against Lazio, securing a 6-0 win at Stadio Olimpico. This victory brings them within three points of league leaders Atalanta, with a game in hand.
Inter Milan showcased their dominance in Serie A with a resounding 6-0 victory over Lazio at Stadio Olimpico. This impressive win narrows the gap between Inter and the top of the table, leaving them just three points behind Atalanta, while still holding a game in hand.
The match's opening goal came in the 41st minute when Hakan Çalhanoğlu converted a penalty, awarded after a handball by Lazio's defender. Shortly before halftime, Federico Dimarco doubled the lead with a well-executed volley.
Inter continued their offensive in the second half. In the 51st minute, Nicolò Barella unleashed a powerful long-range shot, increasing the lead to three. Just two minutes later, Denzel Dumfries headed in a cross from Alessandro Bastoni, making it 4-0.
The onslaught didn't stop there. In the 77th minute, following a Lazio defensive error, Dimarco delivered a precise pass to Carlos Augusto, who found the back of the net. In the final minute of regular time, Marcus Thuram capped off the scoring, sealing the emphatic 6-0 result.
This victory elevates Inter Milan to 34 points from 15 matches, closely trailing Napoli (35 points) and Atalanta (37 points), with Inter having a game in hand. Lazio remains in fifth place with 31 points from 16 matches.
