Inter celebrate after beating Manchester City on penalties in Hong Kong
Inter Milan defeated Manchester City in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw during a friendly match in Hong Kong. The match featured goals from Mubama and Pavard, with Inter ultimately securing the win.
Why it matters
Pre-season friendlies are critical for team development and global brand exposure for top-tier European football clubs.
Cristian Chivu's Inter celebrate victory in their first friendly of the Internazionale Summer Tour. The Champions of Italy beat Manchester City on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes: Mubama put the English side ahead in the first half, before Pavard levelled the score. Lavelli then converted the decisive penalty in the shootout.
Goal scorers: 13' Mubama (MC), 20' Pavard (I)
MANCHESTER CITY ( 4-2-3-1) : 25 Donnarumma ; 82 Lewis, 45 Khusanov, 24 Gvardiol (22 Reis 46'), 91 Mfuni (56 McAidoo 46'); 8 Kovacic (14 Nico Gonzalez 46'), 4 Reijnders (21 Ait-Nouri 46'); 42 Semenyo (71 Sangare 69'), 47 Foden (30 Echeverri 69'), 26 Savinho , 67 Mubama (68 Alleyne 46'). Substitutes : 13 Bettinelli , 84 Wint, 92 Chabot, 40 Monga, 61 Braithwaite, 63 Mukasa, 75 Samba, 81 Heskey , 89 Henderson-Hall, 93 Parker. Coach : Enzo Maresca
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