Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 17,934 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Fiorentina and Inter Milan are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Bennardo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Fiorentina and Inter Milan are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Bennardo.
0.00
0-0Fiorentina get the match underway!
2.46
0-0With some swift thinking, Gialuca Filippini plays the ball forward to Gianluca Cois. Gianluca Cois makes a probing pass to Nikolaos Bourbakis but he's offside!
6.50
David Green threads a neat ball through to Patrick Salako. Patrick Salako threads the ball through to Andy James but he's offside!
9.34
0-0Mario Cvitanovic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Davide Terrevoli. Davide Terrevoli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
10.28
0-0With a delightful solo run, David Green stretches the opposition's defence. David Green knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.26
1-0Arthur Azevedo sees Liam Casazza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Liam Casazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolaos Bourbakis. Nikolaos Bourbakis plays a one-two with Eduardo Herrera and rushes in on goal... Nikolaos Bourbakis shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.46
Alberto Crespo flicks a high ball forward to Massimo Campi who takes it down. Massimo Campi hits a low pass to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Khalid Abdellaoui.
20.13
Gialuca Bellucci threads the ball through to David Green. David Green sees Patrick Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patrick Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.48
Nelson de Haan brings the ball forward. Nelson de Haan whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James connects with a diving header but Noah Chevallier reads it well. Fabulous save!
30.30
1-0Liam Francioso flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Herrera controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Herrera tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.41
Nikolaos Bourbakis knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
34.49
Gialuca Bellucci makes a simple pass to David Green. David Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo makes a probing pass to Giovanni Sala but he's offside!
36.25
1-0Alberto Crespo barges into Eduardo Herrera. Alberto Crespo is warned by the referee! Eduardo Herrera gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.15
Patrick Salako flicks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Salako. Patrick Salako beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
39.51
1-0Gialuca Bellucci hacks Gianluca Cois from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianluca Cois hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Inter Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inter Milan players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Inter Milan kick off the second half!
55.41
Patrick Salako plays the ball forward to David Green. David Green knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Azevedo.
57.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Arthur Azevedo plays the ball forward to Davide Terrevoli. Davide Terrevoli flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Cois controls it well on his chest. Gianluca Cois finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.11
Liam Francioso threads the ball through to Nikolaos Bourbakis. Nikolaos Bourbakis plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Herrera and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Nikolaos Bourbakis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but John Bresciano manages to gather it effortlessly.
65.32
Massimo Campi flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Salako who takes it down. Showing composure, Patrick Salako plays the ball forward to Andy James. Andy James plays a one-two with Mauro Bennardo and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Andy James provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Noah Chevallier is on top of it.
67.24
Davide Terrevoli threads the ball through to Gianluca Cois. Gianluca Cois controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.46
1-0Gianluca Cois hacks Massimo Campi from behind! The referee warns Gianluca Cois to calm down! Massimo Campi stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.02
Liam Francioso threads the ball through to Gianluca Cois. Gianluca Cois knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.44
Julian Vila hacks Gialuca Filippini from behind! The referee calls over Julian Vila and shows him a yellow card! Gialuca Filippini stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.11
Arthur Azevedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Cois. Gianluca Cois hits a low pass to Nikolaos Bourbakis. Nikolaos Bourbakis shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
85.06
Massimo Campi threads the ball through to David Green. David Green kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.49
Liam Casazza chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Cois. Gianluca Cois knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Green.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
22.2%
47.2%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nikolaos Bourbakis of Fiorentina |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Noah Chevallier (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arthur Azevedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Cvitanovic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Khalid Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Davide Terrevoli (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Liam Casazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Liam Francioso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gialuca Filippini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gianluca Cois (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nikolaos Bourbakis (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Eduardo Herrera (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gianmarco Cimarelli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tomas Pisano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicola Carlo Tacchinardi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Bresciano (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alberto Crespo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gialuca Bellucci (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Massimo Campi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Vila (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Patrick Salako (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Green (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nelson de Haan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mauro Bennardo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Giovanni Sala (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Andy James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gennaro Ivan Manetti (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roland Mitchell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Higginbotham (ATT) | 0 | |