Inter Milan 0-1 Juventus: Filip Kostic scores stunning winning goal as Old Lady win Derby d’Italia

A stunning Filip Kostic strike in the first half was the difference in the 180th Derby d’Italia, as Juventus beat Inter Milan 1-0 in an ill-tempered affair to keep their slim top-four hopes alive. It was far from a classic as battle resumed between the old foes, but it was Juventus who continued their fine run of form to complete the Serie A double over their fierce rivals.

Ad A speculative effort in the second minute from Nicolo Barella gave the hosts some early momentum but they failed to create anything clear cut in front of the adoring San Siro faithful. Serie AInside Europe: Is Mourinho nearing the end in Rome?8 HOURS AGO Juventus were content to sit back and frustrate the Nerazzurri, and clinched the three points in style with a goal worthy of settling any contest.

Some great play from Adrien Rabiot set up Kostic, who breifly assessed his options before unleashing a thunderbolt from the edge of the box that flashed past Andre Onana and into the bottom corner. The away side’s joy looked set to be short-lived when replays appeared to show Rabiot had handled the ball in the build-up, but after a lengthy check, VAR gave the goal.

Both sides had some half-chances in the second period but neither goalkeeper was truly tested as Juventus hung on for a well-earned win. It was a game that simmered for the duration and spilled over at full time as both Danilo D’Ambrosio and Leandro Paredes were sent off.

But it will be of little consequence to Juventus, who stay in seventh but move within seven points of the top four, while Inter slip to third following Lazio’s win. Serie A table Serie A fixtures / results Serie A top scorers TALKING POINT – TOP-FOUR BATTLE INTENSIFIES The fight for the Champions League places gets more