Wesley Sneijder and Walter Samuel scored late goals as defending champions Inter Milan twice came from behind to avoid a shock Serie A loss to Siena in the top-versus-bottom clash at the San Siro on Saturday.

On 18 minutes. Siena took a surprise lead when Massimo Maccarone was allowed to storm forward from the halfway line and fire in a 25-metre drive. Score Siena 1-0 Inter.

Six minutes later. Inter were level. Striker Diego Milito has been a revelation since his close-season move from Genoa. He lashed in his 11th league goal of the season from a tight angle. Score Siena 1-1 Inter.

After 36 minutes. A textbook curling free kick from Dutchman Sneijder put the hosts ahead. Score Siena 1-2 Inter.

Inter Milan Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder, no.10, center, celebrates after scoring with his teammates midfielder Dejan Stankovic, at right, Brazilian defender Maicon, no. 13, and forward Goran Pandev, at left, during the Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Siena, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010.