Match Report


VeneziaVenezia     Inter MilanInter Milan
Computer Player Computer Player Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith
Pasquale PintonP. Pinton64
G
1
G
79John BrescianoJ. Bresciano
Djezon MartiniD. Martini66
D
2captain
D
71Chris SalinasC. Salinas
Callum JamesC. James65
D
3
D
79Alberto CrespoA. Crespo
Stephane CorradoS. Corrado63
D
4
D
85Martin DahlinM. Dahlin
Ali PanovA. Panov62
D
5
M
78Julian VilaJ. Vila
Roberto GilR. Gil76
M
6
M
71Jacques MichelJ. Michel
Attilio FirmaniA. Firmani65
M
captain7
M
75Nelson de HaanN. de Haan
Lars ZiegenhagenL. Ziegenhagen65
M
8
M
77David GreenD. Green
Billy SullivanB. Sullivan75
A
9
A
79Gary HigginbothamG. Higginbotham
Benito FerraresiB. Ferraresi73
A
10
A
78Giovanni SalaG. Sala
Jimmy AmorusoJ. Amoruso61
A
11
A
77Ruben MonteiroR. Monteiro
 
Gianfranco ColaconeG. Colacone62
G
12
G
53Gennaro Ivan ManettiG. Manetti
Felice SommeseF. Sommese61
A
13
M
71Isaiah DublinI. Dublin
Gianfranco SeraoG. Serao60
M
14
A
77Andy JamesA. James

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 19,201 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Venezia 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 Dayo Lucenti.


0.00
Venezia start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.28
Chris Salinas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson de Haan. Nelson de Haan lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Pasquale Pinton!
4.12
Chris Salinas threads a neat ball through to Nelson de Haan. Nelson de Haan knocks the ball forward to Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Jacques Michel. With a superhuman jump, Jacques Michel connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.28
Julian Vila makes a probing pass to Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephane Corrado.
8.37
Roberto Gil runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roberto Gil makes a probing pass to Billy Sullivan but he's offside!
15.43
Julian Vila catches Benito Ferraresi on the ankles. Julian Vila is shown the yellow card! Benito Ferraresi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.00
Alberto Crespo threads a neat ball through to Nelson de Haan. Nelson de Haan flicks a high ball forward to Ruben Monteiro who takes it down. Ruben Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
20.02
Julian Vila knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum James.
21.52
Lars Ziegenhagen catches Chris Salinas on the ankles. The referee brings Lars Ziegenhagen to one side and gives him a warning! Chris Salinas runs off the knock.
24.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Stephane Corrado plays the ball forward to Ali Panov. Ali Panov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Ziegenhagen. Lars Ziegenhagen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Salinas.
26.16
Stephane Corrado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Attilio Firmani. Attilio Firmani threads the ball through to Jimmy Amoruso. Jimmy Amoruso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.06
Attilio Firmani makes a probing pass to Lars Ziegenhagen. Lars Ziegenhagen shoots from distance. It curls slightly but John Bresciano manages to gather it.
34.58
Attilio Firmani makes a simple pass to Billy Sullivan. Billy Sullivan makes a defence splitting pass to Roberto Gil. Roberto Gil shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Venezia!
38.59
Nelson de Haan sees a break and surges forward. Nelson de Haan flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Monteiro controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ruben Monteiro rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
42.57
Attilio Firmani passes the ball forward to Benito Ferraresi. Benito Ferraresi lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Amoruso. Jimmy Amoruso outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
44.34
Roberto Gil decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Gil knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Nelson de Haan makes a simple pass to Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Julian Vila. Julian Vila is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Roberto Gil sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Venezia 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!
51.59
Callum James pushes mid-way up the pitch. Callum James makes a beautiful solo run. Callum James advances inside the box! Callum James muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! John Bresciano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.33
With a delightful solo run, Julian Vila stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Vila shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
57.56
Lars Ziegenhagen sees Jimmy Amoruso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jimmy Amoruso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.43
Attilio Firmani comes in with a late challenge on Nelson de Haan. The referee calls over Attilio Firmani and warns him to calm down! Nelson de Haan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.35
Billy Sullivan darts forward. Billy Sullivan rushes past Nelson de Haan! Billy Sullivan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
67.25
With some swift thinking, Lars Ziegenhagen plays the ball forward to Benito Ferraresi. Benito Ferraresi runs straight at the defence! Benito Ferraresi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
69.34
With a delightful solo run, Lars Ziegenhagen stretches the opposition's defence. Lars Ziegenhagen shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.01
Venezia are in full control of this game.
75.18
Martin Dahlin pushes up the pitch. Martin Dahlin makes a simple pass to Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.45
Roberto Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benito Ferraresi. Benito Ferraresi shoots from outside the area. John Bresciano gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
81.31
Chris Salinas hacks Lars Ziegenhagen from behind! Chris Salinas is shown the yellow card! Lars Ziegenhagen stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.46
Alberto Crespo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson de Haan. With a delightful solo run, Nelson de Haan stretches the opposition's defence. Nelson de Haan knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.43
Martin Dahlin knocks the ball to his team mate, David Green. David Green sees Ruben Monteiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Chris Salinas flicks a high pass forward to Jacques Michel who brings the ball under control. Jacques Michel chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Venezia

Inter Milan
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
23.9%
44.3%
31.8%

Scorers
Roberto Gil 35
Callum James 52
Gary Higginbotham 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Gil of Venezia

Match Ratings
1.Pasquale Pinton (GK)
6
2.Djezon Martini (DEF)
6
3.Callum James (DEF)goal scored
8
4.Stephane Corrado (DEF)
6
5.Ali Panov (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Gil (MID)goal scored
9
7.Attilio Firmani (MID)
6
8.Lars Ziegenhagen (MID)
7
9.Billy Sullivan (ATT)
7
10.Benito Ferraresi (ATT)
7
11.Jimmy Amoruso (ATT)
6
 
12.Gianfranco Colacone (GK)
0
13.Felice Sommese (ATT)
0
14.Gianfranco Serao (MID)
0

1.John Bresciano (GK)
7
2.Chris Salinas (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Alberto Crespo (DEF)
6
4.Martin Dahlin (DEF)
6
5.Julian Vila (MID)yellow card
6
6.Jacques Michel (MID)
6
7.Nelson de Haan (MID)
8
8.David Green (MID)
6
9.Gary Higginbotham (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Giovanni Sala (ATT)
6
11.Ruben Monteiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Gennaro Ivan Manetti (GK)
0
13.Isaiah Dublin (MID)
0
14.Andy James (ATT)
0