Maresca's first City game ends 1–1, Inter win on penalties

Maresca's debut ends in shootout defeat

Enzo Maresca's first game in charge ended 1–1 against Inter Milan, then slipped away on penalties (3). Not the start you wanted. Inter's young goalkeeper Lavelli was the hero in the shootout, saving the decisive spot-kick (5).

Semenyo impresses, Reijnders gets a half

Antoine Semenyo showed real promise in City's first outing after the Guardiola era, making his presence felt throughout the friendly against Inter (4). Tijjani Reijnders also featured for a half (4).

Echeverri back, chips his penalty

Claudio Echeverri returned to action for City, coming off the bench in the second half and stepping up in the shootout with a Panenka-style penalty (2). Bold move. It went in, but it was not enough to turn the tide (2).

Sources

  • 2. ole.com.ar — Echeverri volvió a jugar en el City: picó su penal en la derrota amistosa contra Inter
  • 3. 101greatgoals.com — Manchester City 1-1 Inter Milan: Report, result and goals as Maresca’s first game ends with shootout defeat
  • 4. vi.nl — Semenyo laat zich zien in eerste Man City-wedstrijd na afscheid Guardiola
  • 5. repubblica.it — L’Inter vince ai rigori il test di lusso contro il Manchester City: decisivo il giovane Lavelli
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