Match Report


LecceLecce     Inter MilanInter Milan
Computer Player Computer Player Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith
Umberto LorieriU. Lorieri67
G
1
G
78John BrescianoJ. Bresciano
Paolo CinettoP. Cinetto79
D
2captain
D
62Michael SchulpM. Schulp
Eric MetzlerE. Metzler78
D
3
D
64Roland MitchellR. Mitchell
Damian JagerD. Jager66
D
4
D
66Massimo CampiM. Campi
Vitor AntunesV. Antunes66
D
5
M
67Jacques MichelJ. Michel
Elena CabreraE. Cabrera79
M
6
M
69Patrick SalakoP. Salako
Moreno De IccoM. De Icco66
M
captain7
M
75Nelson de HaanN. de Haan
Daniele TroiseD. Troise76
A
8
M
68Martin SeelerM. Seeler
Garry RaeG. Rae71
A
9
A
78Gary HigginbothamG. Higginbotham
Joao TavaresJ. Tavares63
A
10
A
76Giovanni SalaG. Sala
Khaliloul CarriéreK. Carriére53
A
11
A
76Ruben MonteiroR. Monteiro
 
Garcia Duque GiorgettiG. Giorgetti66
M
12
G
52Gennaro Ivan ManettiG. Manetti
Manuel MazzolaM. Mazzola64
M
13
D
78Alberto CrespoA. Crespo
Nicola C. PinardiN. Pinardi64
D
14
A
80Mauro BennardoM. Bennardo

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 20,422 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Sartor.


0.00
Lecce kick off and get the first half underway!
4.53
Elena Cabrera hits a low pass to Joao Tavares. Joao Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.54
Vitor Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Metzler. Eric Metzler makes a simple pass to Garry Rae. Garry Rae shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
8.55
Nelson de Haan hacks Eric Metzler from behind! The referee warns Nelson de Haan to calm down! Eric Metzler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.12
Moreno De Icco threads the ball through to Garry Rae. Garry Rae controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but John Bresciano manages to gather it effortlessly.
14.21
Moreno De Icco makes a simple pass to Garry Rae. Garry Rae shoots from distance but it is tipped over by John Bresciano.
20.51
Massimo Campi threads the ball through to Nelson de Haan. Nelson de Haan passes the ball forward to Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.21
Martin Seeler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Nelson de Haan. Nelson de Haan flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.38
Moreno De Icco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Cabrera. Elena Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.57
With some swift thinking, Michael Schulp plays the ball forward to Patrick Salako. Patrick Salako passes the ball forward to Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
28.55
Giovanni Sala catches Vitor Antunes on the ankles. Giovanni Sala is given a warning by the referee! Vitor Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.21
Massimo Campi decides to run forward with the ball. Massimo Campi knocks the ball forward to Patrick Salako. Patrick Salako shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.42
Gary Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Damian Jager steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.32
Moreno De Icco hits a low pass to Joao Tavares. Joao Tavares shoots from distance but it is tipped over by John Bresciano.
40.47
With vision, Garry Rae plays the ball forward to Elena Cabrera. Elena Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Troise. Daniele Troise is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Paolo Cinetto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moreno De Icco. Moreno De Icco makes a simple pass to Daniele Troise. Daniele Troise whips in a cross ball towards Moreno De Icco. Moreno De Icco rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by John Bresciano!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Inter Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lecce players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Inter Milan get the second half underway!
49.33
Patrick Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham plays a scrappy one-two with Giovanni Sala and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gary Higginbotham comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Inter Milan!
55.03
Nelson de Haan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Umberto Lorieri!
57.13
Damian Jager clumsily knocks into Gary Higginbotham. The referee brings Damian Jager to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Higginbotham stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.04
Vitor Antunes makes a probing pass to Moreno De Icco. Moreno De Icco makes a simple pass to Garry Rae. Garry Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Tavares. Joao Tavares knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.42
Moreno De Icco knocks the ball forward to Khaliloul Carriére. Khaliloul Carriére knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Cabrera. Massimo Campi hacks Elena Cabrera from behind! Elena Cabrera appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
65.47
Roland Mitchell flicks a high pass forward. Nelson de Haan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nelson de Haan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
67.04
Paolo Cinetto threads the ball through to Daniele Troise. Daniele Troise flicks a high pass forward. Garry Rae controls it well on his chest. Garry Rae controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow John Bresciano manages to keep it out.
73.47
Michael Schulp flicks a high pass forward. Nelson de Haan controls it well on his chest. Nelson de Haan threads a neat ball through to Jacques Michel. Jacques Michel shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Umberto Lorieri!
75.02
Nelson de Haan kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Seeler. Martin Seeler knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
79.34
Moreno De Icco chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Cabrera. Elena Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.44
Michael Schulp flicks a high pass forward to Gary Higginbotham who brings the ball under control. Gary Higginbotham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.49
Jacques Michel chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Umberto Lorieri with no chance!! Goal for Inter Milan!
90.00
Michael Schulp makes a simple pass to Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Lecce

Inter Milan
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
31.2%
40.3%
28.6%

Scorers
Joao Tavares 59
Ruben Monteiro 21
Gary Higginbotham 49, 87
Giovanni Sala 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Higginbotham of Inter Milan

Match Ratings