كتب : Karim Farouk
Brazilian promising striker Jo's opener put the hosts ahead in the 32nd minute but was cancelled by Hernan Crespo in the 52nd minute.
Russian keeper Veniamin Mandrykin's blunder, 10 minutes from time, let Walter Samuel's header in.
Portuguese winger Luis Figo, who celebrated his centenary match, was the architect of the victory following his precise cross on Samuel's head.
The Nerazzuri climbed to the top of Group G with six points from three matches, two points ahead of Fenerbahce.