Inter defeats Juventus in a friendly match

Inter, the Italian Serie A champions, defeated their local rivals Juventus 2-1 in a friendly match held in Perth, Australia, as part of their preparations for the new season.

In front of 50,325 spectators, Federico Dimarco opened the scoring for Inter in the 20th minute, before French substitute Andy Delort added a second goal in the 62nd minute.

Portuguese substitute Francisco Conceicao managed to narrow the deficit late in the game (85th minute), handing Juventus their first defeat in their fifth pre-season friendly.

Under manager Luciano Spalletti, Juventus will play two more matches against Palermo and then the club’s youth team, before beginning their Serie A campaign away to Frosinone on August 23.

As for Inter, they will face Spanish side Real Betis in their next friendly on the 15th, before starting their title defense with a match against Monza on the 22nd.