Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence
Reigning Italian champions Inter Milan cruised to a 4-1 home victory over promoted Monza, while Napoli struck two late goals to brush aside Genoa 2-0.
Inter Milan opened their Serie A title defence with a resounding 4-1 victory over Monza at home on Saturday. The hosts took an early lead through Hakan Calhanoglu, who struck from distance just six minutes into the game. Monza equalised in the 29th minute via Gustavo Varela. Inter regained their lead in the second half, with Piotr Zielinski scoring in the 48th minute.
Pio Esposito extended their lead eight minutes later with an inventive backheel after Andy Diouf's cross. Yann Bisseck sealed the win for Inter in the 63rd minute. The win underlined Inter's status as clear favorites to retain the Scudetto. Inter coach Cristian Chivu acknowledged that his team was "a bit rusty" in the first half but said they "regained our calm and clarity after the break."
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