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Inter vs Sampdoria Throwback: “Pazza” Inter’s Craziest Comeback

May 19, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Inter Milan, Sampdoria, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

"Pazza" Inter. No team in Italy can take their fans to a rollercoaster of emotions like the Nerazzurri. A game that truly exemplifies Inter's unpredictable attitude is their epic comeback from January 9, 2005, when they were down 0-2 to Sampdoria with just 7 minutes to go, but still managed to collect an incredible win.

The Venezia comeback in 1998/99 started by winning a key battle against Empoli thanks to Alvaro Recoba’s exploits and a back-heel goal by Filippo Maniero

Venezia vs Empoli Throwback: The Recoba and Maniero Days in Venice

January 15, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Empoli, Napoli, Serie A, Throwback Thursday, Venezia

Despite appearing doomed from the get-go, Venezia managed to maintain their Serie A status in 1998/99 with a formidable run in the second half of the season. Their comeback started by winning a key battle against relegation contender Empoli in a dramatic fashion, thanks to Alvaro Recoba’s exploits and a spectacular back-heel goal by Filippo Maniero.

Alvaro Recoba's goal to Empoli on January 25th, 1998, a deadly left-foot lob from his midfield line, saved the day for Gigi Simoni's Inter

Empoli vs Inter Throwback: Recoba’s Lob from the Midfield Line

October 27, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Empoli, Inter Milan, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

Alvaro Recoba's first Serie A season perfectly summarized the future career of a player whose talent was equaled only by his indolence. El Chino tallied just three goals that year, but the one he scored to Empoli on January 25th, 1998 instantly gained a spot in Inter's hall of fame.

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Inter vs Sampdoria Throwback: “Pazza” Inter’s Craziest Comeback

Venezia vs Empoli Throwback: The Recoba and Maniero Days in Venice

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Empoli vs Inter Throwback: Recoba’s Lob from the Midfield Line