Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored within seconds of his introduction before Sadio Mane converted a dramatic late penalty.
2018 International Champions Cup
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Match Events
12' Man City have the first chance but Karius denies them
Mahrez had been staved up to this point so he drops deeper to get on the ball and puts in a smart, probing run before picking out a clever ball for Nmecha, who sees his effort parried by Karius, before Fabinho knocks the rebound behind for a corner, denying the City forward a sure goal on the follow-up!
28' Bolton seems to be fouled by Robertson but ref says no
Robertson had a look of guilt stamped on his face after dragging down Bolton in the penalty area, but the referee doesn't see enough to give the penalty! The City full-back is in disbelief as the Reds are awarded a goal-kick, on the end of his penetrating run.
47' Timely goal line clearance by Humphreys
Nearly the opener! Chaos in the penalty area following a bit of pinball as Mane creates havoc, but just can't get a decisive enough touch as the danger is eventually cleared off the line!
52' WHAT A CHANCE! Sane's shot saved
Bolton shows excellent pace as he burns Fabinho on the right to sprint through into the danger area, before serving it up on a platter for Sane in the centre, but the winger is thwarted by Kelleher from point-blank range!
56' OFFSIDE! Solanke's goal disallowed
Van Dijk does well to rise and meet the corner, knocking the ball on for Solanke who is able to convert from in close, but the offside flag is raised!
57' GOAL! Manchester City 1-0 Liverpool (Sane)
An absolutely blistering display of pace from Sane who sprints beyond Van Dijk and Clyne to latch onto the end of Bernardo Silva's throughball, and tucks a delicious finish in at the far post! Germany sure could have used that in Russia...
Bernardo Silva picked out a wonderfully weighted ball there to invite Sane through on goal, and he's justly credited with the assist.
63' GOAL! Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool (Salah)
He's been on the pitch for less than a minute, and he's already on the scoresheet! There was a hint of offside in that, but it mattered little as he eluded his marker to head home from close range, sending this crowd into a frenzy!
66' Salah's close-range header blocked
Lovely cross there from Mane to pick out Salah, who is inexplicably left unmarked at the far post, but his header is just cleared before it goes in!
67' OFF THE BAR! Salah almost scores again
Salah has been on for five minutes and he could have a hat-trick! He beats the offside trap here as he's sprung behind the defence, beating Hart with his effort but not the crossbar!
90+3' PENALTY TO LIVERPOOL
It's clumsy from Adarabioyo, who crashes into the back of Solanke amidst a harmless moment, and the referee points straight to the spot!
90+5' GOAL! Manchester City 1-2 Liverpool (Mane)
No mistake from Mane who sends Hart the wrong way to seal Liverpool's first win at the International Champions Cup, as City are headed for a second defeat!
Line-ups
Manchester City XI: Bravo, Mahrez, Denayer, Zinchenko, Harrison, Nmecha, Foden, Garcia, Diaz, Bolton, Humphreys
Subs: Hart, Sané, Bernardo, Adarabioyo, Roberts, Muric, Touaizi, Pozo, Dele-Bashiru, Garre, Gomes, Bernabe, Matondo, Wilson, Ogbeta
Liverpool XI: Karius, Clyne, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Milner, Wijnaldum, Jones, Lallana, Sturridge
Subs: Kelleher, Mane, Salah, Grujic, Klavan, Moreno, Solanke, Phillips, Ojo, Woodburn, Camacho, Chirivella, Grabara.
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