Enzo Maresca suffered his first defeat in charge, after Inter Milan won a penalty shootout against Manchester City following a 1-1 friendly draw in Hong Kong. The outcome handed Maresca a losing result on his managerial debut for the club, even though normal time finished level.
The match finished 1-1, and the teams went to penalties to decide a winner in the exhibition fixture. Inter prevailed in the shootout, claiming victory in the standalone contest staged in Hong Kong. A highlights video and a match report are available from the broadcaster.
The result is recorded as a friendly, which frames its competitive significance, but it is notable for being Maresca's first match-day experience leading Manchester City. The fixture provided a clear, early benchmark for the new coach against strong opposition from Serie A.
BBC Sport published its coverage of the game one hour ago, offering visual highlights of key moments from the match. The report notes the shootout finish and the location of the game, and it is available to viewers in the UK with the broadcaster's video restrictions.
The immediate consequence is straightforward, Maresca now has a single defeat on his ledger from this friendly. The club and coach will treat the result within the context of non-competitive preparation, while attention will shift to subsequent training and fixtures outlined by Manchester City, details of which were not included in the report.
