Christopher Nkunku secured a 1-1 draw for AC Milan against Inter Milan with a late penalty kick during a Wednesday pre-season friendly held in Perth. The match, attended by 52,310 spectators, saw Inter Milan take the lead in the 52nd minute via a Federico Dimarco goal. However, AC Milan equalized in the 83rd minute after Carlos Augusto fouled Nkunku, leading to a successful penalty conversion.
This outcome means new AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim is still searching for his first win since taking charge. Amorim, who previously managed Manchester United, is working to improve a squad that failed to qualify for the Champions League last season. Despite an inconsistent performance, the team welcomed back veteran midfielder Luka Modric, who played the final half-hour of the match following his contract extension.
Before kickoff, both squads observed a minute of silence to honor club legend Franco Baresi, who recently passed away. AC Milan showed early promise with attempts from Alphadjo Cisse and Samuel Chukwueze, while Yunus Musah struck the post in the 18th minute. Inter Milan eventually gained control, yet both sides struggled with cohesion until the second half.
Looking ahead, AC Milan is set to face Chelsea in Jakarta on Saturday. Inter Milan, fresh off a penalty shootout victory over Manchester City, will stay in Perth to play Juventus on the same day.
