Pavard Equaliser and Penalty Win Boost Inter’s Hong Kong Tour Opener
Inter Milan defeated Manchester City on penalties following a 1-1 draw during their summer tour opener in Hong Kong. Standout performances from Benjamin Pavard and Aleksandar Stankovic highlighted the match, which served as a testing ground for the squad under Cristian Chivu.
Why it matters
Pre-season tournaments are critical for clubs to evaluate new talent and tactical adjustments ahead of the official season.
Inter beat Manchester City on penalties in Hong Kong after a 1-1 draw, with Aleksandar Stankovic and Benjamin Pavard delivering the standout performances of the Internazionale Summer Tour opener under Cristian Chivu.
Semenyo burst down the left and sent the ball into the box for Mubama to tap in and put City ahead in the first half. Pavard levelled at the 20-minute mark, turning in a right-footed finish after a Stankovic-to-Dimarco combination produced a series of deflections that left the ball at the Frenchman's feet.
Benjamin Pavard in action for Inter Milan during a Champions League fixture.
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