Inter absolutely exploded into their Serie A title defense, dropping a massive 4-1 victory on newly-promoted Monza Saturday evening, and Italy international Francesco Pio Esposito got in on the action with a superb flick that already has everyone talking. The reigning Serie A and Coppa Italia champions made it clear they are not messing around, starting their 2026-27 campaign in dominant fashion at San Siro.
Halftime Hype and Second Half Fury
The first half was a bit of a back-and-forth, with the teams heading into the interval locked at 1-1. Hakan Calhanoglu blasted in a screamer for Inter, but newly-promoted Monza, led by Ivan Juric, managed to equalize with a well-taken goal from Gustavo Varela about half an hour in. You just knew Inter was going to come out firing after the break. And boy, did they ever! The Nerazzurri came back with a vengeance, netting three goals within 20 minutes of the second half start. Piotr Zielinski, Esposito, and Yann Bisseck all found the back of the net, completely blowing the game open.
That Esposito Goal? Pure Filth.
Let’s talk about Esposito’s goal because wow. It was just one of those “did you see that?!” moments. He positioned himself perfectly on the corner of the six-yard box, saw Andy Diouf’s low cross coming in, and just flicked out a foot for a beautifully improvised finish. The commentators were losing it, calling it “outrageous” and a “backheel finish” that was “particularly pleasing to watch.” This wasn’t just any goal; it was a statement from a young player making his mark. It was Esposito’s first goal of the 2026-27 season, building on a strong 2025-26 campaign where he bagged seven in Serie A and 10 across all competitions at the club level.
This isn’t just a win; it’s Inter saying, “We’re here, we’re the champions, and we’re ready to do it again.” With Esposito already dazzling the league with moments like that, the 2026-27 season is set to be another wild ride for the defending champs. Keep your eyes peeled for more fireworks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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