A controversial Adriano goal helped the Serie A leaders Internazionale to a 2-1 victory over their city rivals Milan last night which all but ended the Rossoneri's title hopes. The champions Inter now have an 11-point advantage over third-placed Milan with 14 games to go.
Adriano broke the deadlock at an electric San Siro on 28 minutes when he diverted in Maicon's cross, but replays showed the Brazil striker had used his arm. The midfielder Dejan Stankovic extended the lead on 42 minutes when he rifled in after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's knockdown. "I don't know if it was voluntary or not but the foul by Adriano was crucial," said Carlo Ancelotti, Milan's coach. "The championship is not over. Inter have the chance to maintain their advantage but we must resist."
Alexandre Pato pulled one back 20 minutes from time when he tapped in Marek Jankulovski's cross and Milan then piled on the pressure with the substitute Filippo Inzaghi being flagged offside when he thought he had grabbed an equaliser.
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