At the Stadio Olimpico. For Jose Mourinho, one down, two to go. Diego Milito put on the afterburners fighting off a trio of Roma defenders after a great through ball by Motta isolated him.
Sweet victory. The game had its moment of controversy as Mario Balotelli was the recipient of a kick by Francesco Totti for which the AS Roma was ejected. The Inter bad boy repaid Mourinho’s faith in him by having a good game. There were no sulks or thrown jerseys and Mourinho and Inter fans applauded his good work ethic and discipline.
“The club and its supporters have demonstrated that when Mario does well, he gets the respect he deserves. Balotelli came good in the game tonight and did everything that he had to do help in coverage to break up the attack. I am satisfied with his game. “