Match Report


Inter MilanInter Milan     RomaRoma
Jeremy SmithJeremy Smith Atle Olai Stavlund Atle Olai Stavlund
John BrescianoJ. Bresciano78
G
1captain
G
86Matthew GargoM. Gargo
Michael SchulpM. Schulp62
D
captain2
D
74Ivan RuizI. Ruiz
Roland MitchellR. Mitchell64
D
3
D
80Jonatan SchmidtJ. Schmidt
Gialuca BellucciG. Bellucci65
D
4
D
74Kevin FernandesK. Fernandes
Patrick SalakoP. Salako69
M
5
M
83Gavin CaldwellG. Caldwell
Jacques MichelJ. Michel67
M
6
M
81Chris KingC. King
David GreenD. Green76
M
7
M
78Ian MossI. Moss
Martin SeelerM. Seeler68
M
8
M
81Julio GómezJ. Gómez
Gary HigginbothamG. Higginbotham78
A
9
A
71Graeme AndertonG. Anderton
Mauro BennardoM. Bennardo80
A
10
A
76Ian HendrieI. Hendrie
Ruben MonteiroR. Monteiro76
A
11
A
80Sakis VlahosS. Vlahos
 
Gennaro Ivan ManettiG. Manetti52
G
12
A
83Marco ZilicM. Zilic
Alberto CrespoA. Crespo78
D
13
M
78Ramzi MessahelR. Messahel
Giovanni SalaG. Sala77
A
14
D
72Tom GenauxT. Genaux

Back Of The Net
today's match is sponsored by BOTN
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Roma. A crowd of 19,692 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Inter Milan and Roma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Lucenti.


0.00
Roma start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.56
Jacques Michel clumsily knocks into Ian Moss. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Moss stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.52
Ian Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris King. Chris King shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.57
Chris King threads a neat ball through to Sakis Vlahos. Sakis Vlahos rushes past Roland Mitchell! Sakis Vlahos tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
8.12
Without breaking stride, Michael Schulp plays the ball forward to Patrick Salako. Patrick Salako sees David Green in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Green knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Gargo who gathers it comfortably.
10.14
Kevin Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Hendrie. Ian Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.13
Jacques Michel knocks the ball forward to Patrick Salako. Patrick Salako flicks a high pass forward to Ruben Monteiro who brings the ball under control. Ruben Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Jacques Michel. Jacques Michel directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.46
Michael Schulp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Green. David Green flicks a high ball forward to Mauro Bennardo who takes it down. Mauro Bennardo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.12
Jonatan Schmidt makes a probing pass to Chris King. Chris King flicks a high pass forward to Julio Gómez who brings the ball under control. Julio Gómez shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.29
Chris King kicks a strong pass forward to Julio Gómez. Julio Gómez knocks in a cross ball towards Chris King. Chris King beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
26.12
Sakis Vlahos threads a neat ball through to Ian Moss. Ian Moss runs straight at the defence! Ian Moss cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but John Bresciano comfortably smothers it!
28.44
Kevin Fernandes powers a long ball forward. Sakis Vlahos shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by John Bresciano.
29.29
Gavin Caldwell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. John Bresciano drops low and scoops up the ball.
30.11
Julio Gómez flicks a high pass forward to Ian Moss who brings the ball under control. Ian Moss tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.28
Julio Gómez makes a probing pass to Sakis Vlahos. Sakis Vlahos shoots from 20 yards. John Bresciano effortlessly gets down and covers it.
38.29
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.19
Julio Gómez advances with the ball. Julio Gómez lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Hendrie. Ian Hendrie rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by John Bresciano.
40.36
Corner kick to Roma. Gavin Caldwell plays it short to Chris King. Chris King muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Roland Mitchell is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inter Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Roma have changed their lineup with Marco Zilic replacing Graeme Anderton. The Inter Milan players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Inter Milan kick off and get the second half underway!
47.27
Jonatan Schmidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris King. Chris King advances with the ball. Chris King shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.25
David Green hits a low pass to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.13
David Green threads a neat ball through to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham powers a header at goal. Matthew Gargo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.07
Chris King decides to run forward with the ball. Chris King whips in a cross ball towards Ian Moss. Ian Moss flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.34
Chris King knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Hendrie. Ian Hendrie lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
59.34
Roland Mitchell clumsily knocks into Chris King. Roland Mitchell is warned by the referee! Chris King hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.34
Roma have made a substitution with Ramzi Messahel replacing Chris King .
61.39
Ian Moss runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ian Moss tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but John Bresciano manages to gather it easily.
63.52
Jonatan Schmidt catches Mauro Bennardo on the ankles. The referee calls over Jonatan Schmidt and warns him to calm down! Mauro Bennardo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.57
Gialuca Bellucci threads a neat ball through to Jacques Michel. Jacques Michel knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.38
David Green kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Fernandes.
75.26
Ian Moss flicks a high pass forward. Ian Hendrie controls it well on his chest. Ian Hendrie knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. John Bresciano picks it out of the air!
78.37
Kevin Fernandes makes a probing pass to Jonatan Schmidt. Jonatan Schmidt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julio Gómez. Julio Gómez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
84.13
Ivan Ruiz plays the ball forward to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Sakis Vlahos who brings the ball under control. Sakis Vlahos lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Moss. Ian Moss directs the ball goalwards with his head but John Bresciano is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
85.14
Ramzi Messahel hacks Roland Mitchell from behind! The referee brings Ramzi Messahel to one side and gives him a warning! Roland Mitchell runs off the knock.
87.58
Ramzi Messahel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sakis Vlahos. Sakis Vlahos whips in a cross ball towards Ian Hendrie. Ian Hendrie rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball strikes Roland Mitchell's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
89.08
Gavin Caldwell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Ivan Ruiz provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
With great vision, Marco Zilic plays the ball forward to Ian Hendrie. Ian Hendrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Schulp.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Inter Milan

Roma
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
12
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.1%
60.9%
Play Area
35.9%
43.5%
20.7%

Scorers
Gary Higginbotham 49
Ian Moss 54
Julio Gómez 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Moss of Roma

Match Ratings
1.John Bresciano (GK)
8
2.Michael Schulp (DEF)
6
3.Roland Mitchell (DEF)
6
4.Gialuca Bellucci (DEF)
6
5.Patrick Salako (MID)
6
6.Jacques Michel (MID)yellow card
6
7.David Green (MID)
6
8.Martin Seeler (MID)
6
9.Gary Higginbotham (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Mauro Bennardo (ATT)
6
11.Ruben Monteiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Gennaro Ivan Manetti (GK)
0
13.Alberto Crespo (DEF)
0
14.Giovanni Sala (ATT)
0

1.Matthew Gargo (GK)
6
2.Ivan Ruiz (DEF)
6
3.Jonatan Schmidt (DEF)
7
4.Kevin Fernandes (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Caldwell (MID)
6
6.Chris King (MID)
8
7.Ian Moss (MID)goal scored
9
8.Julio Gómez (MID)goal scored
8
9.Graeme Anderton (ATT)
6
10.Ian Hendrie (ATT)
6
11.Sakis Vlahos (ATT)
7
 
12.Marco Zilic (ATT)
6
13.Ramzi Messahel (MID)
6
14.Tom Genaux (DEF)
0