Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Inter Milan in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Sartor.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Sartor.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AC Milan kick off!
2.25
0-0David Green brings the ball forward. David Green tries a spectacular long range effort but Lamberto Matzuzzi is on top of it.
8.44
0-0Adam Tiler pushes mid-way up the pitch. Adam Tiler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adam Tiler makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Guy Frau. Guy Frau side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
10.53
0-0Alessandro La Marca flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Benin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianfranco Benin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roland Mitchell.
14.04
0-0Jacques Michel darts forward. Jacques Michel makes a defence splitting pass to Andy James. Adam Tiler clumsily knocks into Andy James. Andy James appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
18.31
Gary Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward to Julian Vila who brings the ball under control. Julian Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Tiler.
20.06
Fabiano Sterchele knocks the ball forward to Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. John Bresciano didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
24.16
0-1Roland Mitchell flicks a high ball forward to Jacques Michel who takes it down. What teamwork. Jacques Michel flicks a high ball forward to Gary Higginbotham who takes it down. Gary Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Jacques Michel. Jacques Michel powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Lamberto Matzuzzi had no chance!! Goal for Inter Milan!
27.50
0-1David Green plays the ball forward to Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham plays a scrappy one-two with Andy James and advances towards the goal... Mirco Pellegrini barges into Gary Higginbotham. Penalty not given!!
28.16
Without breaking stride, Mirco Pellegrini plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin makes a probing pass to Guy Frau. Guy Frau hits a low pass to Alessandro La Marca. Some good footwork from Alessandro La Marca provides some space. He shoots at goal. John Bresciano easily gets down and covers it.
30.55
Massimo Campi knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacques Michel. Jacques Michel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lamberto Matzuzzi who gathers it comfortably.
32.03
David Green brings the ball forward. David Green knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro whips the ball goalwards with his head. Lamberto Matzuzzi easily picks it out of the air!
33.13
0-1Roland Mitchell catches Gianfranco Benin on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianfranco Benin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.52
Massimo Campi makes a simple pass to David Green. David Green flicks a high ball forward to Julian Vila who takes it down. Julian Vila edges inside the box! Julian Vila tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Lamberto Matzuzzi effortlessly smothers it!
39.25
0-1Mirco Pellegrini flicks a high ball forward to Gerardo Santos who takes it down. Gerardo Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guy Frau. Guy Frau lofts in a cross ball towards Gerardo Santos. Gerardo Santos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Roland Mitchell is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Inter Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Milan players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Inter Milan start the second half!
47.32
Massimo Campi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Massimo Campi makes a beautiful solo run. Massimo Campi shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
48.11
Under pressure, Massimo Campi clears the ball far upfield. Julian Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Kasper Jensen happens to be in the right place to block it.
49.37
Massimo Campi knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacques Michel. Jacques Michel flicks a high ball forward to Ruben Monteiro who takes it down. Ruben Monteiro shoots from distance but Lamberto Matzuzzi reads it well. Excellent save!
51.47
Andy James flicks a high pass forward. Gary Higginbotham controls it well on his chest. Gary Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.09
Ruben Monteiro sees Andy James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.10
Massimo Campi makes a simple pass to Martin Seeler. Martin Seeler knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Vila. Julian Vila whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.37
Roland Mitchell threads the ball through to Julian Vila. Julian Vila runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Julian Vila whips in a cross ball towards Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Lamberto Matzuzzi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.02
Massimo Campi flicks a high pass forward to Martin Seeler who brings the ball under control. Martin Seeler kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.02
Massimo Campi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance but Lamberto Matzuzzi is on top of it.
69.47
With some swift thinking, Julian Vila plays the ball forward to Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Tiler.
72.52
0-3Gianfranco Benin kicks a strong pass forward to Gerardo Santos. Gerardo Santos puts a great ball through. Gianfranco Benin runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.06
0-3AC Milan have made 3 substitutions with Mauro Olivi replacing Pier G. Benussi, Marcello Marsala replacing Gerardo Santos and Marvin Black replacing Fabiano Sterchele .
78.16
Adam Tiler flicks a high pass forward to Guy Frau who brings the ball under control. Guy Frau knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Olivi. Mauro Olivi makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! John Bresciano had no chance!! Goal for AC Milan!
84.55
Massimo Campi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Tiler.
90.00
Martin Seeler brings the ball forward. Martin Seeler knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Lamberto Matzuzzi!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.1%
67.9%
Play Area
34.6%
42.3%
23.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Higginbotham of Inter Milan |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lamberto Matzuzzi (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kasper Jensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mirco Pellegrini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adam Tiler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Fabiano Sterchele (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerardo Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gianfranco Benin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alessandro La Marca (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guy Frau (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sergio Foglia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pier G. Benussi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mauro Olivi (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 13. | Marcello Marsala (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marvin Black (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | John Bresciano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alberto Crespo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roland Mitchell (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Massimo Campi (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Julian Vila (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Jacques Michel (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | David Green (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Seeler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Higginbotham (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Andy James (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Ruben Monteiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gennaro Ivan Manetti (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michael Schulp (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giovanni Sala (ATT) | 0 | |