Match Report


Inter MilanInter Milan     UdineseUdinese
Jeremy SmithJeremy Smith Michael Douglas Michael Douglas
John BrescianoJ. Bresciano78
G
1
G
72Giacomo SantarelliG. Santarelli
Michael SchulpM. Schulp62
D
captain2
D
76Maryn PetereynsM. Petereyns
Alberto CrespoA. Crespo78
D
3
D
72Chris SoetaersC. Soetaers
Massimo CampiM. Campi66
D
4
D
71Albert AlvarezA. Alvarez
Julian VilaJ. Vila77
M
5
D
62Gabriele VenturinG. Venturin
Patrick SalakoP. Salako69
M
6captain
M
78Raffaele CarreraR. Carrera
David GreenD. Green76
M
7
M
79Daniele SculliD. Sculli
Martin SeelerM. Seeler68
M
8
A
75Aniello DomizziA. Domizzi
Mauro BennardoM. Bennardo80
A
9
A
71Elvis MinottiE. Minotti
Giovanni SalaG. Sala76
A
10
A
71Valentino LannaV. Lanna
Ruben MonteiroR. Monteiro76
A
11
A
78Fernando JardimF. Jardim
 
Gennaro Ivan ManettiG. Manetti52
G
12
M
79Alberto IbanezA. Ibanez
Roland MitchellR. Mitchell64
D
13
A
70Claus RiiseC. Riise
Gary HigginbothamG. Higginbotham78
A
14
M
64Francesco ColonneseF. Colonnese

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Udinese. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Lucenti.


0.00
The whistle blows and Inter Milan get the match underway!
3.09
Julian Vila catches Gabriele Venturin on the ankles. Julian Vila is shown the yellow card! Gabriele Venturin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.45
Raffaele Carrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Elvis Minotti. Elvis Minotti shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
9.58
Chris Soetaers flicks a high pass forward to Raffaele Carrera who brings the ball under control. Raffaele Carrera passes the ball forward to Valentino Lanna. Valentino Lanna lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Jardim. Fernando Jardim jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! John Bresciano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.30
Albert Alvarez plays the ball forward to Elvis Minotti. Elvis Minotti knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Valentino Lanna is offside!
24.33
Alberto Crespo makes a simple pass to David Green. David Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.37
Daniele Sculli flicks a high pass forward. Elvis Minotti controls it well on his chest. Elvis Minotti plays a sublime one-two with Daniele Sculli and races in on goal... Elvis Minotti comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow John Bresciano manages to keep it out.
27.07
David Green flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Salako collects the pass. Patrick Salako passes the ball forward to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.18
Daniele Sculli flicks a high pass forward. Raffaele Carrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raffaele Carrera cuts inside the box! Raffaele Carrera shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
36.03
Albert Alvarez threads the ball through to Valentino Lanna. Valentino Lanna shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by John Bresciano!
42.38
Massimo Campi knocks the ball forward to Patrick Salako. Patrick Salako chips the ball to his team mate, David Green. David Green knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Soetaers.
44.54
Chris Soetaers barges into Giovanni Sala. The referee brings Chris Soetaers to one side and gives him a warning! Giovanni Sala hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
David Green knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala passes the ball forward but Mauro Bennardo is offside!
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. Udinese have changed their lineup with Alberto Ibanez replacing Raffaele Carrera and Claus Riise replacing Elvis Minotti and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. The Inter Milan players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Udinese start the second half!
47.31
Alberto Crespo flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Monteiro collects the pass. Ruben Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo beats his man to it with a header. Giacomo Santarelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.58
Chris Soetaers barges into Martin Seeler. Chris Soetaers is warned by the referee again! Martin Seeler stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.12
Maryn Petereyns passes the ball forward to Daniele Sculli. Without breaking stride, Daniele Sculli plays the ball forward to Claus Riise. Claus Riise knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Jardim. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Jardim connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Bresciano with no chance!! Goal for Udinese!
57.19
Gabriele Venturin passes the ball forward to Alberto Ibanez. Alberto Ibanez kicks a strong pass forward to Aniello Domizzi. Aniello Domizzi knocks in a cross ball towards Valentino Lanna. Valentino Lanna makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
59.30
Patrick Salako volleys a long ball forward. Giovanni Sala lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
61.08
David Green threads the ball through to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Daniele Sculli is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
62.09
Corner kick to Inter Milan. Julian Vila plays it to the far post. Massimo Campi tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.02
Albert Alvarez takes a short throw-in bringing Alberto Ibanez into play. Alberto Ibanez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alberto Ibanez makes a probing pass to Aniello Domizzi but he's offside!
66.05
Without breaking stride, Patrick Salako plays the ball forward to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo knocks in a cross ball towards David Green. David Green gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
67.22
Daniele Sculli flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Jardim. Fernando Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Aniello Domizzi. Aniello Domizzi makes a convincing header. John Bresciano gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
69.18
Daniele Sculli makes a simple pass to Alberto Ibanez. Alberto Ibanez finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
72.30
Mauro Bennardo threads a neat ball through to Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro makes a simple pass, allowing Mauro Bennardo to run into the box. Mauro Bennardo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Giacomo Santarelli comfortably gets down and covers it.
73.38
Michael Schulp hacks Valentino Lanna from behind! Michael Schulp is shown the yellow card! Valentino Lanna stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.53
Patrick Salako chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Seeler. Martin Seeler knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.40
Chris Soetaers sees Alberto Ibanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Ibanez chips the ball to his team mate, Claus Riise. Claus Riise shoots from distance but somehow John Bresciano manages to keep it out.
84.03
Daniele Sculli threads a neat ball through to Alberto Ibanez. Alberto Ibanez shoots from outside the area but John Bresciano is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
85.43
Valentino Lanna comes in with a late challenge on Massimo Campi. The referee warns Valentino Lanna to calm down! Massimo Campi stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.15
Daniele Sculli hits a low pass to Alberto Ibanez. Alberto Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Valentino Lanna. Valentino Lanna rises majestically and gets a header on goal but John Bresciano is on top of it.
90.00
David Green hacks Daniele Sculli from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniele Sculli runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Inter Milan

Udinese
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
31%
40.8%
28.2%

Scorers
Ruben Monteiro 27
Mauro Bennardo 47
Fernando Jardim 10, 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Jardim of Udinese

Match Ratings