Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 8,832 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ruggiero Artico.


0.00
The whistle blows and Inter Milan get the match underway!
4.35
Steffen Neudecker hits a low pass to Giorgio Negro Frer. Giorgio Negro Frer threads a neat ball through to Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig cuts inside the box! Kevin Greig rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Luis Lorenzo. What a great pair of hands!
15.49
Tomas Campi comes in with a late challenge on Gerhard Metzger. The referee brings Tomas Campi to one side and gives him a warning! Gerhard Metzger grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.33
Gerhard Metzger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnauld Chimenti. Arnauld Chimenti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefano Ferrari.
20.58
Zerbini Gazzoli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Steffen Neudecker plays the ball forward to Enrico Teodorani. Enrico Teodorani advances with the ball. Enrico Teodorani kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Liddell but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.32
Oscar Jr. Altomare sees Gian Paolo Carrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gian Paolo Carrera finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.08
Sergio Asta threads the ball through to Oscar Jr. Taibi. Oscar Jr. Taibi advances inside the box! Oscar Jr. Taibi shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Pistoiese kick off!
48.43
Luca Appoloni flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Jr. Altomare who takes it down. Oscar Jr. Altomare darts forward. Oscar Jr. Altomare whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Chimenti. Arnauld Chimenti makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
51.42
Oscar Jr. Altomare plays the ball forward to Arnauld Chimenti. Arnauld Chimenti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.15
Steffen Neudecker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Negro Frer. Giorgio Negro Frer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.20
Giorgio Negro Frer flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Jr. Taibi who brings the ball under control. Oscar Jr. Taibi runs straight at the defence! Oscar Jr. Taibi shoots from just inside the box. The ball cannons off Davide Ganz, going out of play.
58.58
Enrico Teodorani takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Sergio Asta strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.55
Enrico Teodorani makes a simple pass to Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kevin Greig provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.53
Kevin Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Campi controls it well on his chest. Tomas Campi sees Oscar Jr. Taibi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Jr. Taibi runs straight at the defence! Oscar Jr. Taibi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luis Lorenzo with no chance!! Goal for Inter Milan!
75.46
Giorgio Negro Frer passes the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Taibi. Oscar Jr. Taibi threads a neat ball through to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell shoots from just inside the box but Luca Appoloni is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
85.04
Gerhard Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Carrera controls it well on his chest. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Chimenti. Arnauld Chimenti jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
89.47
Gerhard Metzger runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gerhard Metzger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Carrera but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
With some swift thinking, Gian Paolo Bellavista plays the ball forward to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Pistoiese are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
23.9%
46.5%
29.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Jr. Taibi of Inter Milan

Match Ratings