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Inter Milan Edge Neymar-less PSG on Penalties

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 27 July 2019.

Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian superstar Neymar was left out of the trip to Macau, where his team faced Inter Milan in the International Super Cup on July 27, 2019.

Inter Milan's Portuguese midfielder Joao Mario scored the final spot-kick as his team edged PSG 6-5 in penalties, securing a thrilling win in the former Portuguese colony.

PSG were seconds from victory before Samuele Longo's injury-time equaliser made it 1-1, forcing the match into penalties.

Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic made crucial saves from Adil Aouchiche and Arthur Zagre before Mario stepped up to slot the winner for Inter.

The win for Antonio Conte's side comes just days after they lost to Italian rivals Juventus on penalties in a friendly in China.

PSG's Alphonse Areola made three fine stops in the first 10 minutes as Inter were quicker out of the blocks, forcing the French goalkeeper to make crucial saves.

Inter's new signing Stefano Sensi and Ivan Perisic were instrumental in the early attack, producing quick probing passes and causing problems behind the PSG defence.

French World Cup-winner Kylian Mbappe drew cheers from the 8,800-strong crowd with his driving runs, although he was often let down by his final touch.

Just before half-time Mbappe was brought down by Milan Skriniar and new signing Pablo Sarabia floated a free kick which a climbing Thilo Kehrer glanced into the net.

Inter leapt into the attack in the second half, with Perisic jinking his way into the box to force another fine save from Areola, before sending the rebound soaring over the bar.

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