Late Martinez goal earns Inter Italian Super Cup against 10-man Napoli

22.01.2024 - 22:20 channelnewsasia.com

RIYADH :Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez struck a last-gasp goal to snatch a dramatic 1-0 win over 10-man Napoli as they claimed their third successive Italian Super Cup title on Monday.The victory also handed Inter an eighth Supercoppa title, trailing only one behind Juventus' record haul of nine.The match at Al-Awwal Park was the first final of the four-team Super Cup format, which included the winners and runners-up of the Italian league and cup.Martinez's winner came in stoppage time when Benjamin Pavard made a great solo run and crossed from the right to find the Argentine striker in the six-yard box for a simple finish.Inter dominated possession but struggled to take advantage of the extra man after Giovanni Simeone was sent off on the hour for a second yellow card after a foul on Francesco Acerbi."I am very proud and happy.

We were eliminated from the Italian Cup, so we wanted to win the Super Cup" Martinez, who has 21 goals in 27 games in all competitions this season, told Mediaset."It was tough, we had a day’s less rest, we were not sharp, but I am proud of this team.

Boxing Juventus record rights cup Super Cup Martinez Inter Milan Giovanni Simeone Benjamin Pavard Lautaro Martinez Francesco Acerbi Italy Argentina

ROME : Leaders Inter Milan came from behind to win 4-2 at AS Roma in Serie A on Saturday, with Simone Inzaghi's side having trailed their hosts at halftime.

AC Milan Buy Land For New Stadium Away From San Siro

AC Milan took a further step in a move away from the iconic San Siro with the purchase of land to build a new stadium, a source close to the matter confirmed on Friday. The northern Italian giants currently share the San Siro Stadium to the north-west of the city with rivals Inter Milan. AC Milan have now acquired a 256,000 square metre plot in the San Donato municipality to the south-east of the city, 15 kilometres from the San Siro. According to the Italian press, talks between the municipality of San Donato and local residents will enter a decisive phase next week with a view to a possible building permit being issued.

Inter extend Serie A lead with win over Juve in top-of-the-table clash

MILAN, Italy: A first-half own goal from Federico Gatti gave leaders Inter Milan a 1-0 win at home against second-placed Juventus on Sunday (Feb 4), increasing their advantage at the top of Serie A to four points.

Last-gasp Llorente goal earns Atletico 1-1 draw against Real Madrid

MADRID: Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente scored deep in stoppage time to cancel out Brahim Diaz's first-half opener for leaders Real Madrid as the city rivals drew 1-1 in LaLiga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (Feb 4).

Lautaro Martinez Strikes Again As Inter Milan Reclaim Top Spot From Juventus

Lautaro Martinez fired Inter Milan back to the top of Serie A with the only goal in Sunday's dramatic 1-0 win at Fiorentina, as depleted Napoli played out an uneventful goalless draw at Lazio. Argentina forward Martinez glanced home the decisive goal in the 14th minute of an action-packed contest in Florence in which Nicolas Gonzalez wasted a late penalty for the hosts, who had Inter on the back foot for much of the game. However it was a clash which ended with Inter one point ahead of Juventus, who were held by Empoli on Saturday, with a game in hand ahead of the two title rivals meeting at the San Siro next weekend.

Lazio winning streak ends in 0-0 draw with Napoli

ROME :Lazio's four-game Serie A winning streak came to an end as they were held to a 0-0 draw by champions Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday as both teams struggled to create opportunities in a clash between last season's top two sides.