Match Report


MessinaMessina     Inter MilanInter Milan
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Giampiero TacchiG. Tacchi50
G
captain1
G
59Edgar FernandesE. Fernandes
Florian GiangaspareF. Giangaspare74
D
2
D
66Steffen NeudeckerS. Neudecker
Andy DaviesA. Davies62
D
3
D
63Stefano FerrariS. Ferrari
Albert GimenezA. Gimenez59
D
4
D
60Emanuele BelottiE. Belotti
Gennaro DeiG. Dei66
M
5
M
69Cosimo PetrachiC. Petrachi
Lorenzo Di FrancescoL. Di Francesco54
M
6
M
67Rob SchulpR. Schulp
Uwe GötzU. Götz54
M
7captain
M
63Giorgio Negro FrerG. Negro Frer
Attilio TaldoA. Taldo53
M
8
M
57Enrico TeodoraniE. Teodorani
Cosimo AlfieriC. Alfieri51
M
9
A
67Oscar Jr. TaibiO. Taibi
P. Gilberto De AscentisP. De Ascentis66
A
10
A
62Neil LiddellN. Liddell
Girolamo LuisoG. Luiso62
A
11
A
57Kevin GreigK. Greig
 
Alassandro DeiA. Dei58
D
12
D
59Zerbini GanzZ. Ganz
Cleto CastorinaC. Castorina53
A
13
M
53Albrecht VogelA. Vogel
Maurizio RossittoM. Rossitto50
A
14
G
51Franceco SussiF. Sussi

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 8,542 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Messina are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hutchison.


0.00
Messina kick off and get the match underway!
2.25
Stefano Ferrari plays the ball forward to Rob Schulp. Rob Schulp kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Jr. Taibi. Oscar Jr. Taibi lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Giampiero Tacchi.
3.24
Enrico Teodorani takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Rob Schulp takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.34
Gennaro Dei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis knocks the ball forward, putting Girolamo Luiso through on goal. Girolamo Luiso muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Steffen Neudecker.
10.09
Cosimo Petrachi passes the ball forward to Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Liddell and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Kevin Greig provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.49
Giorgio Negro Frer threads a neat ball through to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Oscar Jr. Taibi is offside!
22.33
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.55
Gennaro Dei sees Girolamo Luiso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Girolamo Luiso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.04
Rob Schulp runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rob Schulp shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.17
Gennaro Dei threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis knocks in a cross ball towards Girolamo Luiso. Girolamo Luiso makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
42.42
Steffen Neudecker flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Teodorani. Enrico Teodorani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Taibi. Oscar Jr. Taibi shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Messina appear unchanged since the first half. Inter Milan also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Inter Milan kicking off!
47.11
Rob Schulp catches Lorenzo Di Francesco on the ankles. The referee brings Rob Schulp to one side and gives him a warning! Lorenzo Di Francesco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.13
Enrico Teodorani flicks a high pass forward. Neil Liddell collects the pass. Neil Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
54.57
Giorgio Negro Frer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Taibi. Oscar Jr. Taibi rushes past Andy Davies! Some good footwork from Oscar Jr. Taibi provides some space. He shoots at goal. Giampiero Tacchi gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
59.32
Giorgio Negro Frer takes it forward alone. Giorgio Negro Frer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.32
Gennaro Dei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.01
Lorenzo Di Francesco makes a simple pass to Girolamo Luiso. Girolamo Luiso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.23
Florian Giangaspare barges into Neil Liddell. The referee calls over Florian Giangaspare and shows him a yellow card! Neil Liddell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.52
Albert Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Götz. Uwe Götz flicks a high pass forward. Girolamo Luiso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Girolamo Luiso plays a scrappy one-two with P. Gilberto De Ascentis and advances towards the goal... Girolamo Luiso side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
77.40
Cosimo Petrachi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
83.44
Rob Schulp makes a beautiful solo run. Rob Schulp plays the ball forward to Neil Liddell who has made a great run into the box. Neil Liddell tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Messina

Inter Milan
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
31.3%
44.8%
23.9%

Scorers
Giorgio Negro Frer 59
Kevin Greig 77
Neil Liddell 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giorgio Negro Frer of Inter Milan

Match Ratings