Lazio seem to have run out of ideas here and Inter look like keeping a clean sheet.
90'
Four minutes of stoppage time to come at the Stadio Olimpico...
89'
Into the final few minutes and Lazio are still pushing for a consolation goal but Inter are doing enough to frustrate them.
88'
K. Baldé enters the game and replaces M. Politano.
Politano now gets hauled off and on comes former Lazio man Keita.
87'
R. Gagliardini enters the game and replaces M. Vecino.
Gagliardini is going to get a few minutes to impress as he replaces Vecino.
84'
Both Parolo and Lulic try their luck from the edge of the box but they both see their shots blocked.
81'
Inter now appear to have taken their foot off the gas and they can be forgiven with the scoreline still 0-3.
79'
Lazio appeal for a free-kick but the referee claims Correa went down too easily after colliding with Miranda.
78'
Bastos enters the game and replaces Ş. Radu.
Radu makes way and Bastos now enters the field of play.
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77'
Icardi continues to look a threat and Lazio need to be careful before he grabs his third of the night. They have just not been at the races tonight and Inter deserve this three-goal cushion.
73'
Correa nearly makes an immediate impact as he turns into the box before shooting but Handanovic denies him at the near post.
71'
D. Cataldi gets yellow.
Cataldi enters the book after a sloppy challenge.
70'
M. Icardi has scored a goal for Inter Milan! Assist by Borja Valero.
Valero claims the assist after his pass played in Icardi at the far post.
GOAAALLLLLL Lazio 0-3 Inter - Icardi grabs his second of the match and puts this game to bed with a delightful finish inside the box. The striker latched onto a throughball, turned inside one defender before firing past Strakosha. Brilliant play from the Argentina international!
69'
J. Correa enters the game and replaces F. Caicedo.
Caicedo has been quiet tonight and he is now brought off with Correa coming on in his place.
67'
Lazio respond and win a corner of their own as Handanovic palms Marusic's shot over the bar...
64'
Strakosha concedes a corner after taking his eye off the ball in what should have been a routine catch.
62'
Inter win another corner but fail to capitalise and Lazio need to do more on the counter if they are to grab a point tonight.
60'
Icardi tries his luck from the edge of the box but the striker shoots over the bar. He needed to get over the ball on that occasion but the pressure from the Lazio defence made that too difficult.
57'
Borja Valero enters the game and replaces João Mário.
First change for Inter sees Joao Mario replaced by Valero.
56'
Cataldi tries his luck for a second time but his effort hits a team-mate and Inter win a goal-kick.
55'
Big chance for Lazio as Caicedo wins a free-kick after Miranda chops him down on the edge of the box.
53'
Milinkovic-Savic limps away after trying to pull a goal back for his team. The midfielder found enough space to chest the ball down but he shot wide and caught the boot of an Inter player in the process.
52'
Immobile is left frustrated after conceding a free-kick but at least he is doing all he can to win the ball back.
50'
Lazio have certainly improved since the break but they need to do more to find Caicedo and Immobile.
48'
Š. Vrsaljko gets yellow.
Ş. Radu gets yellow.
Radu goes into the book as he flies through the back of Politano.
Vrsaljko joins Radu after running over and starting a melee.
47'
Lazio start the half on the front foot and Immobile wins a free-kick after being brought down on the edge of the box.
46'
We are back underway...
45' +1
HALF-TIME - Lazio 0-2 Inter.
45'
One minute of stoppage time...
43'
Inter have been clinical in the last 10 minutes and they are now cruising in this Serie A contest. Lazio look stunned and they have plenty to do to try and work their way back into the game.
41'
M. Brozović has scored a goal for Inter Milan!
GOAAAALLLLL!!!! - Lazio 0-2 Inter - Spalletti's men take the corner short and Brozovic collects possession on the edge of the box before drilling a shot towards goal. The slippery surface makes it harder for Strakosha and he cannot get a hand to the ball as it sails into the far corner.
35'
The rain is very heavy now as Lazio concede a free-kick on the touchline.
34'
D. Cataldi enters the game and replaces M. Badelj.
Inzaghi takes no chances and Badelj comes off for Cataldi.
31'
C. Immobile gets yellow.
Immobile shows plenty of frustration as he makes a poor tackle on halfway just minutes after going behind.
28'
M. Icardi has scored a goal for Inter Milan!
GOAAALLLLLL Lazio 0-1 Inter!!!!! Icardi comes alive in the box to fire his team into the lead. The striker peels away from two defenders and he cannot miss as he taps in from close range. Vecino had tried to play him in but his pass was deflected and Icardi still found the bottom corner.
26'
K. Asamoah gets yellow.
Asamoah now joins Brozovic in the book after a poor challenge.
25'
Inter need to get their creative players on the ball more in this first half. Icardi, Perisic and Joao Mario have gone quiet since the first 10 minutes.
23'
Inter are now struggling to string three passes together and this may suit Lazio as they try to fight their way into the lead.
21'
While Immobile has had one chance to score, Caicedo has been very quiet so far. He thrives on service and needs his team-mates to help him come into the game.
19'
The pace of the game has improved but it is still a real battle in midfield at the minute.
18'
M. Brozović gets yellow.
Brozovic is the first man in the referee's book after he chops down Caicedo.
14'
Inter seem determined to use the ball down the left wing, with Asamoah and Perisic very busy at present.
12'
Inter look the better team so far but that does not mean that Lazio are under intense pressure. Inzaghi's men are coming forward when they can but they have yet to connect in the final third.
10'
The rain continues to fall in Rome and that might make life difficult for both goalkeepers this evening.
5'
Lazio respond by producing two teasing crosses of their own but Handanovic is on high alert to thwart the danger.
3'
Inter make a bright start as they attack down the right before playing the ball into the box. Vecino latches onto the end of the cross but he can only smash his shot into the stands.
1'
We are underway in the capital!
Hello and welcome to tonight's live coverage of the Serie A clash between Lazio and Inter. It is fourth versus third tonight and it could well be a cracker at the Stadio Olimpico.
LAZIO starting XI (3-1-4-2): Thomas Strakosha; Luiz Felipe, Francesco Acerbi, Stefan Radu; Milan Badelj; Adam Marusic, Marco Parolo, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Senad Lulic; Ciro Immobile (c), Felipe Caicedo.
Lazio subs: Alessandro Murgia, Wallace, Bastos, Martin Caceres, Guido Guerrieri, Silvio Proto, Danilo Cataldi, Valon Berisha, Jordan Lukaku, Joaquin Correa, Luis Alberto, Patric.
INTER starting XI (4-2-3-1): Samir Handanovic; Sime Vrsaljko, Miranda, Milan Skriniar, Kwadwo Asamoah; Matias Vecino, Marcelo Brozovic; Matteo Politano, Joao Mario, Ivan Perisic; Mauro Icardi (c).
Inter subs: Daniele Padelli, Antonio Candreva, Keita, Danilo D'Ambrosio, Roberto Gagliardini, Lautaro Martínez, Dalbert, Andrea Ranocchia, Borja Valero, Stefan de Vrij.
The two teams are now out on the field and we are seconds away from kick off.
Goals from Icardi and Brozovic have put Inter in command at the Stadio Olimpico and they are now closing in on the top two. Lazio have not done enough to test Handanovic and two cool finishes have put them under immense pressure in front of their own fans.
Milinkovic-Savic has been a passenger so far and the same can be said for Immobile and Caicedo. Inzaghi will demand a response after the break but Lazio could soon find themselves 3-0 down if they are not careful.
Both teams come into the contest in good form, with Lazio winning three of their last five games. Inter have won four of their previous five matches and just a point separates them in the table.
Lazio stay in fourth and will be left kicking themselves after some missed opportunities but it is Inter that move on with plenty to smile about. They take on Genoa next time around, while Lazio will do battle with SPAL this weekend.
That is all from us folks, thanks for tuning in. Goodbye!
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