European football: Inter edge Lecce to stretch lead, Bayern earn comeback win

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Source: theguardian.com
European football: Inter edge Lecce to stretch lead, Bayern earn comeback win
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Francesco Pio Esposito was the hero for Inter, the substitute’s 78th-minute goal earning a 1-0 home win over lowly Lecce to boost their title hopes.

The Serie A leaders laboured against stubborn opposition before Esposito scored from a rebound with 12 minutes remaining. Inter move six points clear of Milan and Napoli with victory in what could be a major turning point in this season’s title race.

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