Inter close in on Milan after defeating Cesena

The Italian, European and World Champions had to work hard to defeat the stubborn Cesena side who are fighting for survival.

Inter had a 2-0 goal lead, but Cesena levelled matters to push Leonardo’s men to the limit.

Inter’s Samuel Eto’o made it 1-0 on the 14^th  minute after a assist by Diego Milito. Eto’o made no mistake by shooting from the right side of the box.

One minute later Diego Milito made it 2-0 after Goran Pandev served the Argentinean striker who then made no mistake from close range.

Inter’s Diego Milito was substituted shortly after his goal on the 20^th  minute. Jonathan Biabiany was brought due to a suspected injury to Milito.

This substitution seemed to destabilise Leonardo’s team and Cesena started to attack more freely and create problems for Inter’s defence.

Cesena closed the gap on the 23rh  minute. Some sloppy work in front if the  Inter goal, left room for Ejron Bogdani to beat Inter goalkeeper Luca Castellazi.

Six minutes later Cesena looked to be on their way to produce on of the biggest shocks of the season as they levelled matters. Emanuele Giaccherini made no mistake from the centre of the box after being served by ex-Inter player Luis Jimenez.

As Censena’s Emanuele Giaccherini was sent off after receiving a second yellow card. This did not stop Cesena from creating numerous goal opportunities.

As Inter were looking to end the match in a draw, Cristian Chivu’s header in added time saved the match for Leonardo’s men.

The match ended 3-2. With this victory Inter are now only six points behind Milan with a game in hand that has to still be played against Fiorentina.

Next Sunday Inter have a tricky clash away against an inform Udinese side.