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Inter 4-2 Fiorentina: Nerazzurri hold on for victory after blistering start

Nov 28, 2016 5:01:46 PM

Mauro Icardi smashed two goals for the hosts to continue his fine season, as they halted a run of four straight defeats to mark Stefano Pioli's first win

Inter moved above Fiorentina in the Serie A table after captain Mauro Icardi inspired their thrilling 4-2 victory at San Siro on Monday.

The striker scored two and set up another as the home side ended a run of four consecutive defeats against the Viola and sealed a first win for new head coach Stefano Pioli.

Inter took control of the match in a devastating opening 20 minutes, in which Marcelo Brozovic, Antonio Candreva and Icardi all got on the scoresheet to punish a torrid display from the visiting defence.