Udinese 0-2 Inter: Lukaku brace sends Inter back to 2nd & 3 points behind Juve

Inter returned to winning ways in Serie A as Romelu Lukaku scored twice in the second half to secure a 2-0 triumph away at lowly Udinese.

Antonio Conte's side had drawn their three previous league outings and, with leaders Juventus defeating Fiorentina 3-0 earlier on Sunday, appeared in danger of losing further ground in the title race.

However, after a scoreless first half, Lukaku's brace moved Inter back above Lazio and into second place, three points behind the reigning champions. 

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Match Events

1' Esposito's long shot stopped by Musso

Esposito, filling in for the suspended Martinez today, picks up the ball around 30 yards from goal and unleashes a ferocious shot that Musso is unable to handle.

38' Young makes an important clearance

Sema wriggles free and finds Larsen, whose volley is charged down by Young in front of goal.

47' Double chances from Young and Esposito

Young does brilliantly to get between a couple of players and fire an angled drive on target, which Musso is equal to. Sema slips when clearing the ball but Esposito scuffs the shot straight at Musso.

64' GOAL! Udinese 0-1 Inter (Lukaku)

Lukaku fires Inter in front with a good finish from inside the box. Barella squeezes the ball through for the prolific striker and he curls a shot between the legs of Nuytinck and out of Musso's reach.

71' Penalty Goal! Udinese 0-2 Inter (Lukaku)

Former Udinese forward Sanchez closes down a clearance, charges through and rounds Musso. The Udinese goalkeeper wipes him out and a penalty is awarded.

Lukaku calmly slots the penalty to his left and Musso dives the opposite way. Just like that, Inter have a two-goal lead!

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