Intro:

AC Milan beat arch-rivas Inter Milan 1-0 in the International Champions Cup in China, thanks to a sublime Philippe Mexes volley in Shenzhen on Saturday (25th July).

Script:

International Champions Cup action where AC Milan took on Inter Milan in a derby match played a long way from home in Shenzen, China.

Both sides started without their summer signings, both Bacca and Luiz Adriano were on the bench, giving French youngster Niang another chance.

And he had the best chance of the first half, following a nice one-two with Honda, he forced Carrizo into an excellent save to keep it at 0-0.

The second half saw both sides make several changes and the Rossoneri took the lead thanks to a wonder goal by Philippe Mexes.

The French defender unleashing a magnificent strike on the volley from Giacomo Bonaventura' corner.

A goal that sent Milan's Chinese fans into raptures and one that is worth watching from every possible angle.

There was time for Sinisa Mihajlovic to catch a quick glimpse of Carlos Bacca's talent as he went close to doubling the lead.

The Colombian striker dribbling through on goal and forcing Carrizo into another excellent save.

In the final minutes of the match, Antonio Nocerino added a touch of spice to a game that is rarely friendly.

The midfielder with a shocking challenge on Inter's 40 million euro signing, Geoffrey Kondogbia, the referee didn't hesitate, showing Nocerino red.

It ended 1-0, a positive start for a Milan team looking to find their feet after several disappointing seasons.