Milan – Inter Milan beat Como 2:0 on Sunday in Serie A's eleventh round. Francesco Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram settled the match at San Siro with two goals in the first 20 minutes. After losing the Milan derby, Inter returned to winning ways in the league. They are now one point behind leaders Lazio.
Cristian Chivu's team put Como under pressure early and made the most of their first major attack. Thuram played the ball right to Djed Spence, whose cross Esposito converted for the lead in the twelfth minute. Seven minutes later, Thuram scored himself. The visitors failed to clear Piotr Zieliński's cross properly, and the French striker finished to make it 2:0.
The early score changed the course of the match. Como had scored nine goals against Lens in the Champions League only a few days earlier, but barely got into shooting positions at San Siro before the break. Inter closed the passing lanes in midfield, won back the ball several times and, after their second goal, could focus on controlling the game.
Inter Milan face late pressure from Como
After half-time, Como coach Cesc Fàbregas made changes, bringing on Samuele Ricci among others. At first, however, Inter remained the more dangerous side. Federico Dimarco and Thuram had chances for a third goal, while goalkeeper Josep Martínez was seriously tested only after a little over an hour. Como's best chance came late when Nico Paz hit the top corner of the goal frame.
Inter moved ahead of AS Roma with the win. Lazio had earlier drawn 1:1 in Naples and remain top. Como drop to fifth after their defeat and AC Milan's win away at Genoa.
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