Inter romp clear in Italy with Dimarco wondergoal

Federico Dimarco’s magnificent long-range strike propelled Inter Milan to a 2-0 victory over Frosinone, reclaiming the top position in Serie A as they head into the international break.

Over the weekend, only Juventus, among Inter’s title contenders, secured a win. The two teams are set to face each other in Turin in the next round of matches.

A noticeable gap is emerging below the league’s top two teams, as AC Milan and Napoli continue to lose ground in the competition.

Simone Inzaghi’s buoyant Inter side has now won ten out of 12 games, amassing 31 points, while Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus closely trails with 29 points. AC Milan sits in third place with 23 points after squandering a 2-0 lead against Lecce. Defending champions Napoli find themselves in fourth position with 21 points following a defeat to Empoli.

Dimarco’s confident shot from just over the halfway line stunned Frosinone’s goalkeeper Stefano Turati, while Hakan Calhanoglu doubled the lead with a spot-kick shortly after the break.

Elsewhere, Napoli’s surprising 1-0 home defeat to Empoli has placed the defending champions’ new coach Rudi Garcia on the verge of dismissal.

The Rome derby ended in a goalless stalemate between Lazio and Roma, leaving Napoli trailing Juventus by eight points and facing mounting pressure.

Napoli’s dismal performance left fans and media alike questioning the team’s future, with rumors circulating about Garcia’s impending termination and discussions about his potential successor.

Falling short in the derby cast a shadow on both Lazio and Roma, further intensifying their rivalry and raising skepticism among fans and coaches about their teams’ underwhelming performance.

In a surprising twist, the game ended in a draw, denying Roma the opportunity to level the playing field with other mid-table contenders.

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