City secures first pre-season win under Maresca in Seoul

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

City secures first pre-season win under Maresca in Seoul
Summary

Manchester City claimed their first pre-season victory under Enzo Maresca on August 5, 2026, in a match against the K-League All Stars in Seoul. City opened the scoring early with Rayan Ait-Nouri finding the net in the ninth minute. The All Stars responded quickly, netting their goal three minutes later through Kim. Following continued pressure, Tijanni Reijnders and Divin Mubama added two more goals for City. The second half featured numerous substitutions, which included a disallowed goal by Jeremy Monga. The match showcased City's attacking depth in challenging weather conditions.

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  • City scored first through Rayan Ait-Nouri in the ninth minute.
  • K-League All Stars leveled the match with Kim's goal shortly after.
  • Tijanni Reijnders and Divin Mubama scored additional goals for City.
  • Jeremy Monga had a goal ruled out for handball in the second half.
  • The match occurred at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
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View the best images from Enzo Maresca's second game in charge as we claimed our first pre-season win.It was a lively opening 45 minutes from both sides who were keen to get ahead in our pre-season pr...

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