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Inter Milan starlet Francesco Pio Esposito admitted he had “dreamt of moments like this” after scoring in a dramatic 3-2 Derby d’Italia victory over Juventus.

The young striker spoke to Sky Sport, via FCInterNews, at full-time following a night that could prove decisive in the Serie A title race.

Pio Esposito scored Inter’s 2nd goal as they came back to win against Juventus after a first half-red card for Pierre Kalulu.

“Evenings like these are the ones you dream about as a child,” Esposito said.

“It’s the maximum we could achieve tonight, a win and a goal.”

Inter 3-2 Juventus – Pio Esposito Coy On Title Ambitions

The Italy international delivered in one of the biggest matches of the season, helping Inter secure three crucial points against their historic rivals at San Siro.

Despite the significance of the result, Esposito remained measured when asked about the Scudetto implications.

“Scudetto? We can’t talk about a finish line,” he cautioned. “But at the same time it’s a very important victory.”

Inter’s victory takes them eight points clear at the top of Serie A, with second -placed Milan having a game in hand.

Inter’s triumph strengthens their position in the title race and further highlights the growing influence of one of Italian football’s brightest young talents.

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

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