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Sulley's close shave	Sunday 23 November, 2008

He was the decisive figure in the Derby d'Italia, but Sulley Ali Muntari admits, “I almost missed it!” The Inter midfielder tapped in from a couple of yards to secure last night's 1-0 victory over Juventus, redirecting Zlatan Ibrahimovic's wayward shot. “I almost missed it! If I got the ball with full contact, it would have gone out,” he smiled after shinning it past Alex Manninger. “Above all I am happy that the team got the three points, because this was certainly not an easy task.” The result ensures Inter continue to lead Serie A regardless of today's results and move six points clear of Scudetto rivals Juventus. “Let's not get ahead of ourselves. We have not won the title yet and know full well it will be a long, tough road ahead. “We are going to have to show the same level of concentration and commitment against every opponent.”

Int 1-0 Juv: Muntari decides Derby d'Italia Inter got the better of arch rivals Juventus thanks to a bizarre goal from Sulley Ali Muntari. More Mou: I wanted 'Adri the animal' Jose Mourinho praised the new “balance” he has found both psychologically and tactically with Inter and why he picked the “animal” Adriano. More Ranieri congratulates Inter Claudio Ranieri had absolutely no qualms in admitting Inter deserved the win. “This was not Juventus.” More Manninger mystified Juventus goalkeeper Alex Manninger explains what went through his mind during that chaotic Inter goal. More Stankovic: Strength was the secret Dejan Stankovic was a surprise starter against Juventus and explains why Inter got the victory. More