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Inter Milan Triumphs Over Bologna to Stay Ahead in Serie A

Bologna:Inter Milan came from behind to defeat Bologna 3-1 away on Saturday during matchday seven of the Italian Serie A, maintaining their position at the top of the standings.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Bologna initially took the lead in the 10th minute when Tommaso Pobega dispossessed Luis Henrique and scored with a powerful left-footed shot past Inter's goalkeeper, Josep Martinez. Pobega nearly extended the lead in the 40th minute, but his shot hit the crossbar.

Inter Milan responded just before halftime as Marcus Thuram equalized in the 44th minute, heading in a cross from Nicolo Barella, making it 1-1 at the break.

The comeback was completed in the second half with Carlos Augusto scoring in the 69th minute after coming on as a substitute. He tapped in Piotr Zielinski's low cross at the far post. Ange-Yoan Bonny, another substitute, secured the victory in the 83rd minute, converting Carlos Augusto's cross after having a previous goal disallowed.

This win brought Cristian Chivu's team to 19 points from seven matches, keeping them three points clear of Lazio, who are set to play against Juventus on Sunday. Bologna remained at five points.