Milan Derby: Inter 2 AC Milan 1

Adriano scores for Inter in Milan derby

Inter Milan opened up a nine-point lead at the top of Serie A yesterday by winning the 270th Derby della Madonnina against city rivals AC Milan.

After a bright start by Milan, Inter took the lead with a goal from Adriano just shy of the half-hour mark.

Dejan Stankovic doubled the home side’s advantage two minutes before the interval, but Pato gave the Rossoneri hope with 20 minutes remaining.

However the home side held on to move a step closer to another Scudetto.

Posted on February 16, 2009 | Filed Under Football