Zielinski Shines as Inter Edge Verona 2–1 in Dramatic Late Finish.
Inter Milan snatched a dramatic 2–1 victory over Hellas Verona at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, thanks to a moment of brilliance from Piotr Zielinski and a stoppage-time own goal from Martin Frese.
The Nerazzurri looked sharp early, with Zielinski testing Verona goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipò before breaking the deadlock in spectacular fashion. From a rehearsed corner routine, Hakan Çalhanoğlu laid the ball to the edge of the area, where Zielinski met it first time with a stunning right-foot volley into the top corner — a strike worthy of a highlight reel and his first goal since October 2024.
Verona, winless all season, fought back bravely. Their persistence paid off when Giovane powered down the right and fired a thunderous effort past Yann Sommer to make it 1–1 before halftime. The hosts even came close to leading when Gift Orban hit the post moments later.
Inter pressed for a winner throughout the second half but were frustrated by Montipò’s saves and Verona’s defensive resilience. Just when it seemed the match would end level, Nicolo Barella delivered a dangerous cross in the 94th minute that deflected off Frese and into his own net — sealing three hard-fought points for Simone Inzaghi’s side.
It wasn’t Inter’s smoothest performance, but Zielinski’s brilliance and their relentless push at the end ensured they stayed in the Serie A title chase, while Verona’s wait for a first win of the season continues.
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