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Inter Milan starlet Francesco Pio Esposito soaked up the limelight as the ‘Man of the Match’ in last night’s home triumph over Lecce.
According to the Italian media via L’Interista, the 20-year-old’s late winner could have been worthy of a Scudetto.
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What was supposed to be a routine win turned into a dramatic contest as Lecce refused to go down without a fight.
Indeed, the Nerazzurri could find a way past Wladimiro Falcone until the 78the minute when Francesco Pio Esposito broke the deadlock.
Pio Esposito Shines in Inter Milan 1-0 Lecce Win
BARI, ITALY – AUGUST 16: Francesco Pio Esposito of Inter during Pre-Season Friendly match between FC Internazionale and Olympiacos FC at Stadio San Nicola on August 16, 2025 in Bari, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
Esposito, who replaced Ange-Yoan Bonny early in the second half, finally scored his first Serie A goal at San Siro.
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However, he could not have picked a better moment to score his second league goal of the season.
Indeed, the teenage striker’s winner extended Inter’s lead at the summit to six points, intensifying pressure on runners-up AC Milan.
It’s also worth noting that Esposito came close to doubling his tally moments after finding a breakthrough.
Unfortunately, his attempt from the edge of the box flew a whisker wide of the far post.
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