Ibrahimovic’s quickfire double gives Milan 2-1 derby win

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AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action with Inter Milan’s Stefan de Vrij - Reuters

MILAN (Reuters): AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who recently recovered from a COVID-19 infection, scored an early brace to secure a 2-1 win over neighbours Inter in the Serie A derby on Saturday.

The 39-year-old Swedish striker put Milan in front after 13 minutes, tapping the ball in from the rebound after his penalty was saved by Samir Handanovic, and struck again three minutes later to give his side their first league win over their neighbours since January 2016. Romelu Lukaku pulled one back for Inter in the 29th minute, the first Serie A goal Milan have conceded this season, and had a penalty revoked by VAR for offside in the second half. Milan have won all four games in Serie A this season and lead with 12 points while Inter have seven after their first defeat.