Soccer-Last-gasp Dzeko header earns leaders Inter win over Venezia


Soccer Football - Serie A - Inter Milan v Venezia - San Siro, Milan, Italy - January 22, 2022 Inter Milan's Edin Dzeko shoots at goal REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

MILAN (Reuters) - A last-gasp header from Edin Dzeko earned Serie A leaders Inter Milan a dramatic 2-1 win over Venezia on Saturday, as Simone Inzaghi's side moved five points clear at the top of the standings.

The hosts were poor in the opening stages, with Venezia, who were without numerous first-team players after a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad this week, racing into a shock lead through French forward Thomas Henry in the 19th minute.

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