The Australian city of Perth became the arena for a true football spectacle, where Italian giants "Milan" and "Inter" gave fans an exciting exhibition derby. The match at Optus Stadium ended in a draw with a score of 1:1, with the decisive events unfolding in the very last minutes of the game.
First half: a battle without goals
The start of the match between the two Serie A leaders was marked by fierce competition. Both teams demonstrated a high tempo and created several dangerous moments near the opponent's goal, but the first 45 minutes remained goalless. Both sides carefully built their tactics, trying to find weak spots in the opponent's defense.
Inter's breakthrough and Milan's counterattack
The resolution came after the break. In the 53rd minute, the initiative was seized by Cristian Chivu's team. Nicolo Barella delivered a precise cross from the wing, which Federico Dimarco finished, sending the ball into the opponent's net. The "Nerazzurri" took the lead and maintained control of the game for a long time.
Milan's head coach Ruben Amorim did not waste time. Reacting to the conceded goal, he made a series of significant substitutions in the 63rd minute. Rafael Leao, Luka Modric, Goncalo Ramos, and Christopher Nkunku entered the pitch. These changes allowed the "Rossoneri" to seize the initiative and begin methodically pressing the opponent's defense.
The decisive penalty
Milan's pressure bore fruit in the 84th minute. Inter defender Carlos Augusto committed a foul inside his own penalty area against Nkunku. The French striker confidently converted the awarded penalty, setting the final score of the match at 1:1.
Tour continuation and upcoming matches
Both teams are continuing their busy summer tour schedule. Prior to this derby, Milan drew with Scottish side Celtic (2:2), while Inter defeated Manchester City in a penalty shootout.
The next exhibition matches will take place on August 8. Inter will face Turin's Juventus in Perth, while Milan will travel to Jakarta (Indonesia) to play against London's Chelsea. Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk is expected to participate in the match in Indonesia; he made his first appearance for the Londoners on August 5 following a pause caused by a doping scandal.
