Inter Rule Derby Day In Milan

(Inter manager Jose Mourinho interacting with supporters during Sunday's match)

Not even the dismissal of two of its starters could prevent Inter Milan from claiming a victory over intra-city rivals AC Milan. The Nerazzurri were paced by strikes from Diego Milito and Goran Pandev in a clinical 2-0 victory.

Gotta love when a prediction comes true. It's always a tough one to call but last Thursday I said that Inter would prevail.

Here's a quick recap for those who haven't read about the match. Highlights are below as well:

Under the roof of the San Siro, the ever-passionate Italian fans helped build the anticipation right before kick-off. A canvas of blue and red redecorated the stands inside the stadium for Sunday's game.

Milito struck in the 10th minute as AC's Ignazio Abate played a poor header back to his keeper. The Argentinean took advantage of the error and slotted it past the Rossoneri goalkeeper, Dida.

Meanwhile, there were also fireworks outside of the run of play in the first half. Inter's Wesley Sneijder was shown a straight red card in the 27th minute after sarcastically clapping at an official after a call that went AC's way.

With their rivals down a man, AC Milan mounted stiff pressure on the Inter goal, but could not break the seal of goalkeeper Julio Cesar all day.

In the second half, Pandev bagged a goal in the 65th minute to put the Serie A-leaders in comfortable standing. Backs against the wall, the Rossoneri still could not create a successful chance and should leave the game frustrated after dominating possession but coming up empty-handed.

Later on, Inter defender Lucio was also shown red in the 90th minute as Inter finished with nine men. The victory puts Inter nine points clear of AC Milan in the standings and lets the Nerazzurri have bragging rights until their next meeting.

Here are the highlights of the match: