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May 28, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 

Milito fires Inter to victory over Milan

Diego Milito (PHOTO epa)
16 January 2012 / AP, MILAN
Inter Milan denied AC Milan a chance to take top spot in Serie A by winning 1-0 in the city derby on Sunday from Diego Milito’s second-half goal.

After Juventus’ 1-1 draw with Cagliari, Milan had the chance to lead by two points in the standings but Milito struck in the 54th minute in front of a sellout crowd at the Stadio San Siro to dash those hopes. Milan enjoyed several good opportunities in a vibrant first half, including Mark Van Bommel striking the crossbar in stoppage time, but Inter defended deeply after taking the lead to prevent the defending champions from winning a fourth derby in a row. It is Inter’s sixth win in a row and leaves Claudio Ranieri’s team six points behind Juventus, which leads by a point. It is also the clearest affirmation yet that Inter has returned to form following a dire start to the season.  “A derby win is always pleasing, I’m happy for the fans,” Ranieri said.” ‘‘We’re taking giant steps at the moment. It was important to beat Milan, it gives us even more confidence.

 
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