Stankovic sends Inter through

Inter 1-0 Ajax (Inter win 3-2 on agg: ) A super strike from Dejan Stankovic helped Inter Milan into the last eight of this season…

Inter 1-0 Ajax (Inter win 3-2 on agg:) A super strike from Dejan Stankovic helped Inter Milan into the last eight of this season's Champions League at the expense of Ajax.

The Nerazzurri, playing in front of their own fans for the first time in Europe this season after crowd trouble last year, edged through 3-2 on agrregate after a 1-0 win at the San Siro.

Adriano missed a first-half penalty for the hosts, who were rock solid defensively all night.

Stankovic's superb finish on 57 minutes proved the difference between the teams, and while the Dutch outfit had their moments Roberto Mancini's men just about deserved their win.