Serie A: Inter Snatch Late Win Over Struggling Verona

Inter edge Verona in stoppage time thriller

Inter Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu and Denzel Dumfries-inspired substitution effort fell into place as they edged out Hellas Verona 2-1 in a thrilling Serie A encounter.

Verona's fortunes could have improved even further just before halftime when Gift Orban's effort hit the post...

Hellas Verona's dismal start to the Serie A season continued, with the team extending their winless streak to 10 games after suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to Inter Milan at home. The visitors snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, scoring in stoppage time to seal the win.

Inter Milan's busy schedule led to coach Cristian Chivu making significant changes to his starting lineup, but the team's quality and depth were evident as they dominated the match. Despite the rotation, Inter's players showed remarkable composure and determination to secure the win, stretching their unbeaten streak in meetings against Verona to 30 matches.

The match got off to a lively start, with Inter creating early chances. Within three minutes, Piotr Zielinski forced Lorenzo Montipo into a smart save, and Victor Nelsson followed up with a crucial clearance to deny Lautaro Martinez. Despite Inter's relentless pressure, it took a moment of brilliance to break down Verona's defense.

That moment arrived when Hakan Calhanoglu delivered a perfectly weighted corner to the edge of the area, where Zielinski met it with a clinical side-footed volley. The ball flew past Montipo, giving Inter a deserved lead and marking Zielinski's first start of the season with a goal. Calhanoglu's pinpoint accuracy and Zielinski's finish were a testament to Inter's attacking prowess.

Inter take home all three points 🙌#VeronaInter pic.twitter.com/5dlpWNpZgo

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) November 2, 2025

Verona started to gain momentum after Alessandro Bastoni's header was expertly denied by Inter's goalkeeper Yann Sommer, with Montipo making the save for Verona wasn't the issue. The Italian side's persistence eventually paid off just before halftime when they scored a surprising equalizer.

Gift Orban's clever pass to Giovane on the right flank proved to be the catalyst for the goal. Giovane skillfully beat Bastoni down the wing and unleashed a powerful shot across Sommer and into the far corner, marking his first-ever goal in European football.

Verona's fortunes could have improved even further just before halftime when Gift Orban's effort hit the post in stoppage time, denying them a potentially crucial advantage going into the break.

The second half began sluggishly for Inter, who struggled to regain their dominance from the early stages. Instead, Verona took control of the match, enjoying periods of possession and pressing Inter high up the pitch. The game became a more cagey affair, with neither side able to gain a clear advantage.

The subpar performance prompted Inter coach Cristian Chivu to introduce fresh legs, bringing on Denzel Dumfries, Nicolo Barella, and Federico Dimarco to inject new energy into the team. However, the changes failed to yield the desired impact, with Inter continuing to struggle to create clear-cut chances against Verona's resolute defense.

Calhanoglu is the Panini Player of the Match for #VeronaInter 🏆 pic.twitter.com/fdtZUl0FMr

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) November 2, 2025

As the match entered its final stages, Inter pinned Verona deep in their own half, but despite the pressure, they couldn't find a way past Montipo. The Verona goalkeeper's workload remained light, with a routine save from Dimarco's shot being the highlight of the final 15 minutes – until the dramatic conclusion.

Nicolo Barella's cross from the edge of the box flew towards the far post, evading Inter's attackers, and took a fortunate bounce off Verona's Martin Frese. The ball trickled past the helpless Montipo, sealing a dramatic win for Inter.

The result is a bitter pill for Verona to swallow, as they remain stuck in the drop zone with their winless home streak now extending to 12 games. Meanwhile, Inter breathed a sigh of relief after a lackluster second-half display, and moved within a point of defending champions SSC Napoli, thanks to their ninth win in 10 matches.