Nine Man Inter See Off Milan

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Inter move nine points clear at the top of Serie A after beating city rivals AC Milan 2-0 in the Derby Della Maddonina at the San Siro.

Argentine forward Diego Milito set the champions on their way with a diagonal strike on 10 minutes.

They spent long periods under intense pressure in their own half after Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder was shown a straight red card on 25 minutes after he sarcastically applauded the referee for booking Lucio for diving.

New signing Goran Pandev doubled the lead with a brilliant free kick in the 65th.

Inter keeper Julio Cesar saved a generous stoppage-time Ronaldinho penalty for handball by Lucio, who also saw red.

Inter moved on to 49 points from 21 matches. Milan are on 40 points having played one game less.

Posted on January 25, 2010 | Filed Under Football