Result: Inter Milan power past Chievo

Inter Milan survived an early scare to overwhelm Chievo 3-1 at the San Siro in Serie A tonight.

Inter Milan forward Antonio Cassano celebrates after scoring against Chievo on February 10, 2013

Andrea Stramaccioni named an attacking lineup for the match and his selection was rewarded after two minutes when Antonio Cassano squeezed a low shot home at the near post.

Chievo responded well and equalised on 22 minutes when Luca Rigoni ghosted behind Andrea Ranocchia to net from close range.

The visitors were level for just five minutes thanks to Ranocchia, who atoned for his error by beating two defenders to score with a thumping header.

Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia scores his side's second goal against Chievo on February 10, 2013

A tense atmosphere at the San Siro was lifted early in the second half when Diego Milito marked his return from a hip injury with an emphatic finish to put the three points beyond doubt.

Inter received a further boost in the closing stages when Dejan Stankovic returned from injury for his first action of the season to rapturous applause from the home supporters.
Tables
TeamPGDPTS
1Juventus374887
2Napoli373878
3AC Milan372769
4Fiorentina372467
5Udinese371163
6Lazio371061
7Roma371459
8Catania37455
9Inter Milan37154
10Parma37-346
11Cagliari37-1344
12Chievo37-1544
13Bologna37-643
14Sampdoria37-939
15Atalanta BC37-1739
16Torino37-938
17Genoa37-1437
RPalermo37-1832
RSiena37-2030
RPescara37-5322