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WATCH: Philippe Mexes wins the Milan derby with scorching volley

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Defender Philippe Mexes scored a volley that any striker would be proud of as he gave Milan the lead against their bitter rivals Inter

Philippe Mexes’ stunning second half volley was the difference as AC Milan beat rivals Inter Milan in the International Champions Cup.

In what was a tight encounter Longgang stadium in Shenzhen, China it took until the 62nd minute for the deadline to be broken and it took a moment of magic from the French defender.

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Image: Philippe Mexes won the Milan derby with a sensational volley

The 33-year-old connected with a corner on the edge of the box with an acrobatic scissor-kick volley sending the ball flying into the top corner.

AC Milan ended the game with 10 men after Antonio Nocerino saw red for a two-footed lunge on Geoffrey Kondogia but Sinisa Mihajlovic’s side held on for the early season Milan bragging rights.

Watch Mexes’ stunning strike in the video above!

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