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Inter 4 Empoli 3: Icardi brace secures victory

Inter rounded out a disappointing season with an entertaining 4-3 win over Empoli at San Siro.

Mauro Icardi struck twice for the hosts and laid on the opener for Rodrigo Palacio, while Marcelo Brozovic grabbed the other in a game that saw all seven goals scored in the second half.

The result sees Inter climb one place to eighth, but fails to disguise the disappointment of a season in which they failed to qualify for Europe.

Bassi had to be sharp to deny both Palacio and Icardi in quick succession, while the former tested him again with a low drive as the hosts built up a head of steam before the break.

Icardi's unselfishness was rewarded when he was played through again by Mateo Kovacic soon after. This time he had no need to look for a team-mate, instead curling home.

However, Empoli have been the draw specialists on their travels this season - 10 of their away fixtures have finished level - and they responded with a quick-fire brace of their own.

Inter opened up a two-goal lead for a second time when Icardi struck again, before Mchedlidze matched the Argentine's efforts by grabbing a second in the closing minutes, his sweetly-struck shot from the edge of the box leaving Handanovic rooted to the spot.