Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Udinese. A crowd of 18,660 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
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.
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
0-0Inter Milan kick off and get the match underway!
9.27
0-0Isaiah Dublin flicks a high pass forward to Mauro Bennardo who brings the ball under control. Mauro Bennardo knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Albert Alvarez happens to be in the right place to block it.
12.50
0-0Nelson de Haan threads the ball through to David Green. David Green whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Mihai Raduciou!
15.07
0-0Aniello Domizzi flicks a high pass forward. Raffaele Carrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raffaele Carrera knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Lopez. Luciano Lopez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.32
Nelson de Haan flicks a high ball forward to Mauro Bennardo who takes it down. Mauro Bennardo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
20.42
David Green kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson de Haan. Nelson de Haan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.12
Daniele Sculli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luciano Lopez. Luciano Lopez tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by John Bresciano. Excellent save.
24.55
David Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Dublin. Isaiah Dublin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
26.21
Daniele Sculli flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Lopez controls it well on his chest. Luciano Lopez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but John Bresciano manages to gather it.
28.15
Giovanni Sala makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy James. Andy James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
32.42
0-0Riccardo Cristante barges into Isaiah Dublin. The referee calls over Riccardo Cristante and shows him a yellow card! Isaiah Dublin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.12
David Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Dublin. Isaiah Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Albert Alvarez!
36.24
0-0Giovanni Sala threads a neat ball through to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo threads the ball through to Giovanni Sala but he's offside!
39.08
Isaiah Dublin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Mihai Raduciou!
40.09
Nelson de Haan catches Daniele Sculli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniele Sculli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.19
0-1Chris Soetaers runs forward with the ball. Chris Soetaers brings the ball forward. Chris Soetaers lofts in a cross ball towards Raffaele Carrera. Raffaele Carrera whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Bresciano with no chance!! Goal for Udinese!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inter Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Udinese 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
The whistle blows and Udinese get the second half underway!
48.26
With imagination, David Green plays the ball forward to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Mihai Raduciou reads it well. Good save!
49.18
0-1Jacques Michel passes the ball forward to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball towards Jacques Michel. Daniele Sculli comes in with a late challenge on Jacques Michel. Jacques Michel appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
51.55
Massimo Campi flicks a high pass forward. Martin Dahlin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Dahlin chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala whips in a cross ball towards David Green. David Green makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Mihai Raduciou!
53.49
Steinar Håland catches Martin Dahlin on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Dahlin stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.40
0-1Daniele Sculli hacks Martin Dahlin from behind! The referee calls over Daniele Sculli and warns him to calm down! Martin Dahlin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.50
0-1Raffaele Carrera threads a neat ball through to Claus Riise. Claus Riise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.46
Daniele Sculli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luciano Lopez. Luciano Lopez plays a one-two with Aniello Domizzi and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Luciano Lopez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.59
Jacques Michel makes a beautiful solo run. Jacques Michel whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Mihai Raduciou!
67.07
Raffaele Carrera knocks the ball forward to Steinar Håland. Steinar Håland shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
69.09
Chris Soetaers chips the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Carrera. Raffaele Carrera hits a low pass to Aniello Domizzi. Aniello Domizzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.25
Gialuca Bellucci chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala runs straight at the defence! Giovanni Sala cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.53
Nelson de Haan threads a neat ball through to Andy James. Andy James lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.36
Raffaele Carrera chips the ball to his team mate, Claus Riise. Claus Riise tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
83.03
Massimo Campi decides to run forward with the ball. Massimo Campi knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson de Haan. Nelson de Haan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Mihai Raduciou. What a save!
85.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Massimo Campi plays the ball forward to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Mihai Raduciou has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.09
Moreno Cudini flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Sculli who takes it down. Daniele Sculli takes it forward alone. Daniele Sculli lofts in a cross ball towards Claus Riise. Claus Riise directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
25.3%
48.2%
26.5%
Scorers
| Mauro Bennardo 74, 85 | Raffaele Carrera 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauro Bennardo of Inter Milan |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Bresciano (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gialuca Bellucci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Dahlin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Massimo Campi (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | David Green (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jacques Michel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nelson de Haan (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Isaiah Dublin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Giovanni Sala (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Andy James (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mauro Bennardo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Gennaro Ivan Manetti (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Vila (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Higginbotham (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mihai Raduciou (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Riccardo Cristante (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Albert Alvarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Soetaers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Moreno Cudini (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Raffaele Carrera (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Daniele Sculli (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Aniello Domizzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claus Riise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luciano Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steinar Håland (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Alberto Ibanez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Elvis Minotti (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maryn Petereyns (DEF) | 0 | |