Inter Milan Stages Remarkable Comeback to Defeat Pisa 6-2 in Serie A

Match Overview

In an exhilarating clash on Friday night, Inter Milan triumphed over Pisa with a scoreline of 6-2 in the opening match of the 22nd round of Serie A. The victory marked Inter’s third consecutive league win, elevating their points tally to 52, six points ahead of city rivals AC Milan, who have a game in hand. Conversely, Pisa remains at the bottom of the table with just 14 points, experiencing their first loss after two successive draws.

Pisa’s Early Advantage

Pisa stunned the home crowd at the San Siro by racing to a 2-0 lead by the 23rd minute. The scoring started in the 11th minute when Inter’s goalkeeper Yann Sommer misjudged a clearance, allowing Stefano Moreo to unleash a powerful long-range shot into the net. Twelve minutes later, Moreo doubled the lead, scoring with a header from a corner delivered by Matteo Tramoni, bringing the score to 0-2.

Inter’s Fightback

However, the tide began to turn as Inter struck back in the 39th minute. Piotr Zieliński converted a penalty, reducing the deficit to 2-1. Just two minutes later, Lautaro Martínez equalized for Inter with a close-range header following a cross from Federico Dimarco, leveling the score at 2-2. The comeback was completed at the stroke of halftime when Pio Esposito connected with a precise pass from Alessandro Bastoni, heading the ball into the net to make it 2-3.

Second Half Dominance

Inter continued to dominate in the second half. In the 82nd minute, Marcus Thuram played a ball into the box, where Dimarco struck it on the volley. His effort hit the right post before crossing the line, extending Inter’s lead to 4-2.

In the 89th minute, an impressive solo effort from Anzuwan Bony culminated in a precise shot into the bottom right corner, pushing the score to 5-2. Finally, in the third minute of stoppage time, Jan Bisk rose brilliantly to meet a corner, redirecting the ball for Henrikh Mkhitaryan to nod in from close range, sealing the match at 6-2.

Conclusion

This match showcased Inter’s resilience and attacking prowess, successfully overcoming an early setback to secure a dominant victory. With their eye on the scudetto, the Nerazzurri will aim to maintain their momentum in the upcoming fixtures as they continue their pursuit of Serie A glory.