Inter Milan and AC Milan Battle to 1-1 Draw in Perth Friendly
Luka Modric made a 30-minute cameo as 52,310 fans saw Inter Milan and AC Milan share the points in a pre-season derby.
- On Wednesday in Perth, AC Milan drew 1-1 with rivals Inter Milan in a pre-season derby. Frenchman Christopher Nkunku converted an 83rd-minute penalty to equalize after Federico Dimarco scored for Inter in the 52nd minute.
- The match honored Franco Baresi, who captained AC Milan during a golden era, with a minute's silence before kickoff. New coach Ruben Amorim remains winless since taking charge last month.
- Veteran midfielder Luka Modric played 30 minutes in front of 52,310 fans, receiving a loud ovation upon his 62nd-minute entry. American Yunus Musah struck the post in the 18th minute during AC Milan's early dominance.
- Reflecting on his appearance, Modric said, "It was nice to get some minutes under the belt and I felt good." He added, "It's good to have these kinds of games to prepare for the season."
- Inter Milan will remain in Perth to face Juventus on Saturday, while AC Milan travels to Jakarta to continue their pre-season schedule against Chelsea on the same day.
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Luka Modrić attracted attention not only with his return to the field, but also with a funny moment after the friendly match between Milan and Inter, held in Perth, Australia. The Croatian midfielder played his first minutes of the new season, coming on in the 62nd minute in the 1-1 draw against his city rivals. Although it was only a friendly, the 40-year-old showed that he continues to maintain the quality and calm that have characterized him …
A sold-out stadium in Perth witnessed the Rossoneri's rescue thanks to star substitutions. The Italian giants put on a real football show for Australian fans. Milan and Inter Milan drew in an exhibition derby at Optus Stadium in Perth, where the outcome was decided in the final minutes. This was reported by Sport RBC.UA, citing the match result. How the Perth derby went The first half of the exhibition match between the two Serie A giants was a …
PERTH (AUSTRALIA) (ITALPRESS) "Finisce 1-1 the derby "australiano" between Milan and Inter, to the goal of Dimarco has responded Nkunku on penalty football. Good test for both teams in view of the next friendly and the beginning of the championship: the Nerazzurri will challenge the Monza, the Rossoneri will face Turin. Before the kick-off the two teams have remembered Franco Baresi, who died in the past days at the age of 66 years: in the middl…
Inter Milan, AC Milan battle to 1-1 draw in Perth friendly
Federico Dimarco (right) celebrates after scoring in Inter Milan's 1-1 draw with AC Milan in a Perth friendly. (Facebook pic) PERTH: Frenchman Christopher Nkunku converted a late penalty as AC Milan drew 1-1 with rivals Inter Milan in a lacklustre pre-season derby on Wednesday in Perth.In front of 52,310 fans, Serie A champions Inter Milan appeared to be claiming the bragging rights after Federico Dimarco's strike from close range in the 52nd mi…
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