Correa scores twice on Inter debut in win

Joaquin Correa of FC Internazionale celebrates with team mate Nicolo Barella after scoring to give the side a 2-1 leadduring the Serie A match between Hellas and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on August 27, 2021 in Verona.

Joaquin Correa came off the bench to score two late goals on his Inter Milan debut as the defending Serie A champions beat Verona.

Ivan Ilic intercepted a poor Samir Handanovic pass and chipped the keeper to give the hosts a shock lead.

Lautaro Martinez levelled with a header from a flicked-on long throw-in.

Correa, on loan from Lazio, headed Matteo Darmian’s cross into the top corner and then hammered in a second in injury time from 20 yards.

Inter only completed the signing of the 27-year-old Argentina international the day before the game.

Simone Inzaghi’s side beat Genoa 4-0 in their season-opener on Saturday.