Inter Milan maintained its grip on the top of the Serie A table on Saturday by defeating Bologna 3 to 1 at the Stadio Renato Dell’Ara, overcoming an early deficit to secure its sixth victory in seven league matches, SO FOOT.com reported.

Tommaso Pobega Stuns the Leader Early at Stadio Renato Dell’Ara

Bologna seized control in the 10th minute when midfielder Tommaso Pobega drove through the defense and unleashed a powerful left-footed strike past the goalkeeper to put the hosts ahead 1 to 0, according to SO FOOT.com. The early breakthrough gave the home side momentum, and Bologna nearly doubled its lead shortly before halftime when an effort crashed against the crossbar, sparing Inter from a two-goal deficit.

Marcus Thuram and Carlos Augusto Turn the Match Around

Inter leveled the score just before the break in the 44th minute when forward Marcus Thuram met a precise cross from Niccolò Barella with a powerful header into the top corner, as detailed by SO FOOT.com. The strike marked Thuram’s fourth goal in the last five Serie A matchdays.  Sport.fr noted that the equalizer arrived at a crucial psychological moment just before halftime, altering the entire trajectory of the contest.

After the interval, the visiting side completed the turnaround. Defender Carlos Augusto found the net immediately upon entering the action in the 69th minute following an attacking sequence initiated by Andy Diouf to make it 2 to 1 for the visitors. Augusto then set up substitute Ange-Yoan Bonny in the 84th minute, allowing the forward to score Inter’s third goal of the match, bringing the final score to 3 to 1.

Table Standings and Upcoming Derby Della Madonnina

With the victory, Inter established a provisional three-point lead at the summit of the Italian top flight over second-placed Lazio, which faced Juventus on Sunday night. Sport.fr highlighted that while the Nerazzurri continue to collect points domestically despite frequently conceding the opening goal—having fallen behind first in four of their last five league fixtures—their domestic consistency stands in contrast to their campaign in the UEFA Champions League. Inter now turns its attention toward the upcoming Derby della Madonnina against city rivals AC Milan, scheduled for two weeks later.