Maresca loses first match as Inter beat Man City on penalties
Enzo Maresca lost his first match as Manchester City manager after Inter Milan won a penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw in a friendly in Hong Kong. The result is an early setback for Maresca, though the match was a pre-season fixture rather than a competitive game.
Inter won the shoot-out 3-1 after the sides could not be separated in normal time. The BBC highlights were published for UK viewers shortly after the match.
- Inter beat Manchester City 3-1 on penalties.
- The friendly ended 1-1 in normal time.
- Maresca lost his first City match.
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Manchester City and Inter Milan are two major European football clubs. City play in the English Premier League, while Inter compete in Italy’s top division, Serie A; the clubs have also met in high-profile European matches.
Enzo Maresca is City’s manager, responsible for leading the team and choosing how it plays. Pre-season friendlies are played before the main competitive fixtures begin, giving clubs a chance to prepare and assess players, so their results do not count towards league standings.