Inter Secure Narrow Victory Over Lecce

Inter defeated Lecce 1-0 in a challenging match, extending their lead over Milan to 6 points, albeit with a game in hand. This victory came after a recent draw against Napoli and provided a crucial boost in the league standings. The first half saw numerous opportunities for Inter, with Zielinski and Thuram causing problems for Lecce's defense. However, none of these efforts resulted in a goal, while Lecce came close to scoring towards the end of the half with a header from Thuram and a shot from Mkhitaryan, both unsuccessful. At the start of the second half, Inter continued to press and created a significant chance, with Falcone making an impressive save from a Barella header. The ball then fell to Diouf, who shot wide. The introduction of Esposito and Lautaro proved decisive. Esposito managed to score in the 78th minute, giving Inter the lead. He subsequently had an opportunity to double his team's advantage, but his shot narrowly missed the target. Inter maintained their lead until the final whistle, securing a vital victory.