Divin Mubama put City ahead 14 minutes in with a simple finish after fine work down the left wing from Antoine Semenyo.
Inter were back level just six minutes later, with Benjamin Pavard converting from around 12 yards out.
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City pushed for a winner from that point, with Semenyo, Savinho and second-half substitute Ryan McAidoo in particular impressing.
A raft of changes followed throughout the second period but the sides could not be separated come the final whistle.
That led to a penalty shootout, which the Serie A prevailed in to lift the Asahi Super Dry Trophy.
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After a draw with Inter and win over K-League All Stars, we’ll now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday 9 August at 12:00 (UK).
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