However, Inter regained control shortly after halftime, with Piotr Zielinski netting the second goal just three minutes into the second half. The home side continued to assert their superiority, as Pio Esposito, who was chosen to start over Marcus Thuram, executed a clever backheel finish from an Andy Diouf cross to extend the lead to 3-1 in the 56th minute. Yann Bisseck capped off the scoring in the 63rd minute, further solidifying Inter's position as strong contenders for the Scudetto this season.
John Stones, one of three England internationals acquired by Inter during the summer transfer window, made his debut as a substitute in the match. Following the game, Inter's coach
Napoli Begins Season with a Win
In another match, Napoli, who finished as runners-up to Inter last season, secured a 2-0 victory over Genoa, marking a successful start for new coach Massimiliano Allegri. The seasoned manager, who has previously won Serie A six times, is eager to make an impact after his dismissal from AC Milan last season. Napoli's breakthrough came late in the game, with
Allegri praised De Bruyne's exceptional abilities, stating, "He does things that are simply different from everyone else. He sees things that others do not see. There are very few players at that level," emphasizing the midfielder's unique contributions to the team.
Other Matches and Upcoming Fixtures
In other Serie A action, Como, last season's surprise team, managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Udinese thanks to a second-half equalizer from Greek forward Tasos Douvikas. Como is set to make their Champions League debut next month after finishing fourth under the guidance of Cesc Fabregas. Meanwhile, Cagliari triumphed over Parma with a narrow 1-0 victory, courtesy of Alessandro Romano's late goal.
As the league continues, both Milan and Juventus, looking to bounce back from disappointing previous seasons, will kick off their campaigns on Sunday against Torino and Frosinone, respectively.
