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Inter Milan open title defense with Genoa thumping

Sunday, 22 August 2021 4:37 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 22 August 2021 4:37 AM ]

Inter Milan's Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal (L) celebrates with teammates after he scored the third goal during the Italian Serie A football match Inter Milan vs Genoa at San Siro stadium in Milan, on August 21, 2021. (Photo by AFP)

Titleholders Inter Milan have begun the Italian Serie A season with a 4-nil hammering of Genoa at the San Siro.

The hosts needed only 7 minutes to take the lead when Milan Skriniar headed the ball home from a corner kick.

Seven minutes later, Turkish international Hakan Calhanoglu made it 2-nil with a powerful shot from outside the box.

The Reigning Champions had a point to prove in front of their home fans and scored the 3rd when Chilean veteran Arturo Vidal tapped the ball home from a rebound in the 74th minute.

Finally, newly-signed striker Edin Dzeko put the match to bed with a bullet header in the final minutes of the match. It was also a great start for new manager Simone Inzaghi, who replaced Antonio Conte as the Nerazzurri begin their title defense with a dominant performance.

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