Inter Milan, the Champions of Italy, played its first match preparing for the new football season with a friendly against the Swiss side Lugano. This match marked the start of the season for Inter and took place behind closed doors in Appiano Gentile. Team Melli center forward who recently signed for Inter Milan was a starter for the friendly match.

Inter gave debut of some other signings in this match. Beside Taremi, the Spanish goalkeeper Martinez experienced his first game in an Inter shirt. Both the new arrivals are eagerly awaited and are expected to play an important role in the team in the coming season.
Inter did not take long to score through Joaquin Correa in the 12th minute. Lugano, however, bounced back with two quick goals in a matter of five minutes both scored by Kacper Przybylko with a penalty lick in the 20th minute and then scoring on the 25th to put his club ahead 2-1. That was indeed the result of the first half.

In the second half, Mehdi Taremi scored the equalizer in the 59th minute. It was his first goal for the Nerazzurri. It came from the penalty spot, in the second half of the friendly. Taremi stepped up to the penalty spot and scored the goal that made it 2-2 for the Nerazzurri in the match against the Swiss club. Shortly after, Taremi made it 3-2 with a splendid shot in front of the opposing goalkeeper. It was his first Nerazzurri brace.

The match ended 3-2 for the Italian champions with Mehdi Taremi impressing and registering the goals that Inter will be eagerly waiting from him.