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Frattesi Scores Twice to Help Inter Milan Defeat 10-Man Empoli 3-0
Inter Milan Goalscorer
In a Serie A match played on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Inter Milan defeated 10-man Empoli at the San Siro Stadium by a score of 3-0. Inter Milan's victory was largely due to the efforts of Davide Frattesi, who scored two goals for the Nerazzurri.
First Half Dominance
Inter Milan took control of the game in the first half, creating several scoring opportunities. Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario made a few key saves to keep the score level. However, in the 25th minute, Frattesi broke the deadlock with a well-placed shot from inside the box.
Red Card for Empoli
Empoli's task became even more difficult in the 38th minute when Razvan Marin was sent off for a reckless challenge on Nicolò Barella. The sending-off gave Inter Milan a significant advantage, and they capitalized on it in the second half.
Second Half Goals
In the 55th minute, Frattesi doubled Inter Milan's lead with a stunning solo effort. He dribbled past several Empoli defenders before firing a low shot into the bottom corner of the net. Lautaro Martínez sealed the victory for Inter Milan in the 74th minute with a header from a corner kick.
Impressive Performance
Inter Milan's performance was impressive, as they controlled the game from start to finish. The team's defense was solid, and their attack was clinical in front of goal. Frattesi was the standout performer, but Martínez, Romelu Lukaku, and Hakan Çalhanoğlu also played well.
Conclusion
Inter Milan's victory over Empoli was a crucial one in the Serie A title race. The Nerazzurri are now level on points with leaders Napoli, who have a game in hand. Inter Milan will face Sampdoria in their next match on Saturday, February 4, 2023.