Inter Milan see off Hellas Verona

Inter Milan have climbed into fourth place in Serie A with a 4-2 win over Hellas Verona.

Walter Mazzarri's men took the lead in the eighth minute when Jonathan's volley took a deflection off Vangelis Moras on its way past Rafael, and that lead was doubled by Rodrigo Palacio four minutes later.

Raphael Martinho reduced the deficit with a powerful effort just after the half-hour mark, but Esteban Cambiasso restored the two-goal cushion in before the break.

It was another corner that proved to be Verona's undoing in the 55th minute, as this time Rolando bundled over the line from close range to make it 4-1.

Romulo beat Juan Pablo Carrizo with a low shot from outside the box to restore some interest with 20 minutes remaining, but a comeback never looked on the cards.

Ishak Belfodil and Moras were sent off for an altercation deep into injury time, capping a bad day for the Greek centre-back.

The Nerazzurri had gone three matches without winning in the league, and tonight's victory takes them to within three points of leaders Roma, who play Udinese tomorrow.