Inter Beat Como 2-0 to Move One Point Behind League Leaders Lazio

Inter extended their dominance over Como with a 2-0 victory at San Siro, marking their fifth win against the club in Serie A and their twelfth straight league victory overall against the side, according to laRegione.ch.

The result leaves Inter just one point behind league leaders Lazio. Pio Esposito opened the scoring in the twelfth minute by turning in a cross from Spence with a sliding finish. Marcus Thuram added the second just seven minutes later, settling a scramble in the penalty area to beat goalkeeper Sanchez at his near post.

The match was effectively over at that point. Manuel Akanji played the full ninety minutes in the backline, neutralizing the visiting attack directed by Fabregas. The visitors failed to register a serious threat against Inter goalkeeper Martinez throughout the fixture.

Historical precedent heavily favored the hosts entering the fixture. As noted by laRegione.ch, Como’s last victory against Inter dates back to December 15, 1985, when they secured a 1-0 win at home courtesy of a goal by Stefano Borgonovo.

Elsewhere in the league, Lazio dropped points in a 1-1 draw against Napoli. Davide Frattesi had put the Biancocelesti ahead in the 28th minute for his fourth goal of the campaign, before an own goal by Pedraza leveled the scoreline.

Atalanta also secured three points on the road, edging Monza 1-0 via a 49th-minute goal from Nikola Krstović. Meanwhile, Fiorentina and Juventus played out a 2-2 draw at the Artemio Franchi, where Juventus fought back twice through goals from Nick Woltemade and Bremer after falling behind to strikes from Pellegrino and Nije.

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