Inter Milan's Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku (L) passes the ball under pressure from Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian defender Vitao during the UEFA Champions League Group B football match Inter Milan vs Shakhtar Donetsk on December 9, 2020 at the Giuseppe-Meazza (San Siro) stadium in Milan. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)
Inter Milan have moved up to second in Serie A after a 3-1 victory over Cagliari.
Nicolo Barella, Danilo d’Ambrosio and Romelu Lukaku were the goalscoring heroes for the Nerazzurri as their late efforts in the final 13 minutes guaranteed a come from behind victory at the Sardegna Arena.
The victory eased the pressure on the Inter coach, Antonio Conte as the 18-time Serie A champions had crashed out of the UEFA Champions League in midweek following a goalless draw against Ukrainian club, Shakhtar Donetsk at the San Siro.
For long periods on Sunday it looked as though the situation would become even bleaker, with goalkeeper Alessio Cragno in inspired form, and Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez and Alessandro Bastoni all wasteful.
Riccardo Sottil’s expert 42nd-minute finish had Cagliari on course for three points but Barella’s wonderful effort preceded D’Ambrosio nodding in from close range and Lukaku completed the comeback to make it four straight Serie A wins for Inter, who are two points adrift of leaders Milan having played a game more.
Inter have now amassed 24 points from 11 matches this term.
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