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Inter Milan dominates Monza in season opener with 4-1 victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:10 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Inter Milan dominates Monza in season opener with 4-1 victory

Summary

Inter Milan kicked off their Serie A title defense on August 22 with a commanding 4-1 win over Monza. Hakan Calhanoglu opened the scoring with a long-range strike, followed by a goal from Pio Esposito. Despite initial sloppiness and a moment of vulnerability leading to Monza's equalizer, Inter responded effectively in the second half with three unanswered goals. Cristian Chivu’s tactical adjustments and the impact of substitutes highlighted the team's growth and depth as they look to maintain their championship status.

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By the Numbers

•Inter Milan scored four goals in the match, defending their title.
•Hakan Calhanoglu and Pio Esposito were key contributors to the victory.
•Monza managed to equalize but couldn't keep pace in the second half.
•Cristian Chivu made effective tactical changes that led to three second-half goals.
•The match took place on August 22.

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1:10 PMYahoo Sports — An imperfect side yet dominant: A look at Cristian Chivu’s Inter following Monza win

What they're saying

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The Nerazzurri kicked off their title defence yesterday evening against Monza in a high-fashion with a Hakan Calhanoglu screamer, a cheeky touch of class from Pio Esposito, and a superb piece of indiv...
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