Inter coach Cristian Chivu hailed his side's maturity after they came from 2-0 down to win 4-3 at Como on Sunday, moving nine points clear at the top of the Serie A table with six games to go and taking a step towards the title in the process.
    "This is a win that shows maturity," Chivu said.
    "We need to understand that we must stay ambitious: we came into the game with the knowledge that we could extend our lead, but at the start, we were surprised by their intensity.
    "We then showed our maturity and character".
    First half goals by Alex Valle and Nico Paz had put fifth-placed Como, who are gunning to finish in the top four to qualify for next season's Champions League, in charge.
    But Inter surged back with a doubles by Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries before the hosts pulled one back with a late penalty by da Cunha.
    Chivu's men were able to stretch their lead thanks to reigning champions Napoli, who are second, being held 1-1 at Parma, and third-placed AC Milan being thumped 3-0 at home by Udinese.
    Juventus are fourth with 60 points, three points behind Milan and two ahead of Como, thanks to a 1-0 win at Atalanta.

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