Inter Milan Stage Sensational Comeback to Thrash Pisa 6-2, Extend Serie A Lead
Inter Milan delivered a breathtaking performance on Friday, roaring back from a two-goal deficit to hammer promoted side Pisa 6-2 at a rain-soaked San Siro stadium. This emphatic victory has propelled Inter six points clear at the summit of Serie A, intensifying the pressure on their title rivals.
Early Shock and Stunning Turnaround
The match began in dramatic fashion as Pisa's Stefano Moreo stunned the home crowd with an early brace. His first goal came in the 11th minute, capitalizing on a poor pass from Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer to chip the ball into an empty net from near the halfway line. Moreo then doubled Pisa's lead midway through the first half with a powerful header, leaving Inter fans in disbelief.
However, the tide turned just before halftime. Piotr Zielinski ignited the comeback with a penalty in the 39th minute, followed by thunderous headers from strike partners Lautaro Martinez and Pio Esposito, putting Inter ahead 3-2 at the break. Federico Dimarco, Ange-Yoan Bonny, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan sealed the victory with goals in the final 10 minutes, capping off a remarkable turnaround.
Post-Match Reactions and League Implications
Federico Dimarco, who was substituted on shortly before Zielinski's penalty, reflected on the team's resilience. "When I came on, the idea was to score one before half-time, and after that, it would have been a long second half for Pisa," Dimarco said. "But we scored three, we reacted well. Sometimes, when you play a lot of games, you can approach a match the wrong way, but it was crucial to turn it around."
This victory marks Inter's ninth win in an impressive 10-match unbeaten run in Serie A, solidifying their position at the top. The result piles significant pressure on title challengers AC Milan and Napoli, who face tough away fixtures this weekend. AC Milan, Inter's closest rivals, travel to face fourth-placed Roma on Sunday, while Napoli, nine points behind in third, visit Turin after a challenging draw in the Champions League.
Pisa's Struggles and Historical Context
For Pisa, this heavy defeat compounds their woes, as they remain at the bottom of the division with only four points from their last 10 matches. The match was particularly poignant as it marked Pisa's first visit to San Siro to face Inter since October 1990. Despite a dream start with Moreo's early goals, Alberto Gilardino's team crumbled under Inter's relentless pressure, conceding the same number of goals to Inter as they did over a quarter of a century ago.
The 5,000 away fans initially roared with delight at Moreo's exploits, but their joy was short-lived as Inter's dominance unfolded. This match underscores the stark contrast between Inter's title-chasing form and Pisa's relegation battle, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Serie A football.
