Esteban Cambiasso scored twice to help Inter Milan stage a comeback 2-1 win over Catania on Sunday.

And although Inter fell behind during the second period when Alejandro Gomez netted for the hosts, Cambiasso quickly turned the match around.

Inter have plenty of ground to make up on leaders AC Milan, after the difficult final weeks of Rafael Benitez's reign, but at least they are starting in a positive manner under new boss Leonardo.

Catania's goal arrived in the 71st minute when Inter midfielder Dejan Stankovic, on the line, cleared a shot from Maxi Lopez only as far as to Gomez, who fired home.

Yet Inter were level after 74 minutes when Stankovic played in Cambiasso and he found the right corner.

And they were in front after 79 minutes when Maicon crossed from the right once more and the midfielder headed into the top right corner.

Inter might have made their victory more comfortable late on, but Milito skimmed the right post in the 89th minute after an assist from Goran Pandev.