Romelu Lukaku 1st Inter star to score 20+ goals in 1st 30 Serie A games since Ronaldo

Back in vember, Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku scored twice during a 2-1 win over Bologna to become first player to score nine or more goals in ir first 11 Serie A games for Inter since Ronaldo Nazario in 1997/98 season. On Sunday, June 4, Belgian tched ar milestone to become  first Inter player to score 20 or more goals in ir first 30 Serie A games since Ronaldo did it in 1997/98 season. Unfortunately for Inter Milan, y could t replicate same result as a second-half debacle saw Bologna snatch a crucial Serie A win.

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Romelu Lukaku Serie A record

Romelu Lukaku opened scoring for Antonio Conte's men in 22nd minute when he scored a rebound from close range. Ashley Young fired a cross from left which was met by Lautaro Martinez's glancing header. ball hit far post only where Lukaku was stationed to send it to back of net. goal was Belgian's 20th goal in Serie A this season.

With strike, Romelu Lukaku became fourth Inter Milan played to score 20 or more goals in first 30 Serie A matches. Inter legend Giuseppe Meazza (1930), Istvan Niersch (1949) and aforementioned Ronaldo Nazario (1998) achieved feat before 27-year-old. 

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Romelu Lukaku Serie A milestone, Inter Milan continue to falter in league

Despite Romelu Lukaku tching up a career milestone, Inter Milan succumbed to a late defeat to Bologna at home. match was a quite a heated affair which saw both sides being reduced to 10 men and Inter Milan missing a penalty in second half. Musa Juwara and Musa Barrow scored past 70th minute to complete a shocking win for visitors. 

Inter Milan vs Bologna highlights

Inter, who led Serie A table for several weeks at start of season, have faltered massively since turn of year. Antonio Conte's men are w five points behind second-placed Lazio in Serie A table. Serie A schedule for Inter is a match against Hellas Verona next on Friday, June 10. 

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