Match Report


Inter MilanInter Milan     AtalantaAtalanta
Jeremy SmithJeremy Smith Gerry Montenegro Gerry Montenegro
John BrescianoJ. Bresciano79
G
1
G
83Yacine HamadouY. Hamadou
Chris SalinasC. Salinas71
D
captain2
D
77John KalacJ. Kalac
Alberto CrespoA. Crespo79
D
3
D
85Matthew AddoM. Addo
Massimo CampiM. Campi66
D
4
D
79Michael BrescianoM. Bresciano
Julian VilaJ. Vila78
M
5
D
83Jes OlesenJ. Olesen
Jacques MichelJ. Michel71
M
6captain
M
86Guerino VenturaG. Ventura
Nelson de HaanN. de Haan75
M
7
M
82Moreno MandelliM. Mandelli
Isaiah DublinI. Dublin71
M
8
A
88Giulio LannaG. Lanna
Gary HigginbothamG. Higginbotham79
A
9
A
89Zbigniew SmolarekZ. Smolarek
Giovanni SalaG. Sala78
A
10
A
82Moritz LeitnerM. Leitner
Ruben MonteiroR. Monteiro77
A
11
A
84Youri YanowskiY. Yanowski
 
Gennaro Ivan ManettiG. Manetti53
G
12
D
87Mathias GustafssonM. Gustafsson
David GreenD. Green77
M
13
M
85Ljubisa SoglianoL. Sogliano
Andy JamesA. James77
A
14
A
90Almamy MiézanA. Miézan

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Atalanta. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Paschetta.


0.00
Atalanta get the match underway!
3.15
Moreno Mandelli knocks the ball forward to Youri Yanowski. Youri Yanowski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Salinas.
8.53
Isaiah Dublin makes a simple pass to Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Yacine Hamadou with no chance!! Goal for Inter Milan!
16.56
Ruben Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Matthew Addo. The referee calls over Ruben Monteiro and warns him to calm down! Matthew Addo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.23
Chris Salinas hits a low pass to Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guerino Ventura.
21.07
Guerino Ventura passes the ball forward to Moreno Mandelli. Moreno Mandelli passes the ball forward to Youri Yanowski. Youri Yanowski rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Matthew Addo plays the ball forward to Youri Yanowski. Without breaking stride, Youri Yanowski plays the ball forward to Moritz Leitner. Moritz Leitner knocks the ball forward to Moreno Mandelli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.42
Chris Salinas runs forward with the ball. Chris Salinas sees Gary Higginbotham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yacine Hamadou who gathers it comfortably.
30.58
With some swift thinking, Julian Vila plays the ball forward to Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
33.06
Massimo Campi knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Vila. Julian Vila flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson de Haan. Nelson de Haan plays a one-two with Gary Higginbotham and advances towards the goal... Nelson de Haan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
34.40
Alberto Crespo flicks a high pass forward to Jacques Michel who brings the ball under control. Jacques Michel brings the ball forward. Jacques Michel lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Yacine Hamadou reads it well. Great keeping!
38.58
Isaiah Dublin takes a quick throw-in, which Massimo Campi takes on the chest. Massimo Campi makes a simple pass to Julian Vila. Julian Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jes Olesen.
39.37
Matthew Addo passes the ball forward to Guerino Ventura. Guerino Ventura makes a probing pass to Giulio Lanna. Giulio Lanna threads the ball through to Guerino Ventura but he's offside!
40.50
Isaiah Dublin chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham threads the ball through to Ruben Monteiro but he's offside!
44.07
Moreno Mandelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Guerino Ventura. Guerino Ventura plays a one-two with Youri Yanowski and rushes in on goal... Guerino Ventura takes a shot at goal but somehow John Bresciano manages to keep it out.
45.00
Alberto Crespo threads a neat ball through to Jacques Michel. Jacques Michel threads a neat ball through to Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inter Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Atalanta also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Inter Milan start the second half!
48.36
Massimo Campi threads a neat ball through to Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Gary Higginbotham. Jes Olesen hacks Gary Higginbotham from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
49.28
Matthew Addo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moreno Mandelli. Moreno Mandelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moritz Leitner. Moritz Leitner lofts in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Smolarek. With a superhuman jump, Zbigniew Smolarek connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
51.46
Moreno Mandelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guerino Ventura. Guerino Ventura runs straight at the defence! Guerino Ventura rockets a shot on goal but Chris Salinas is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
55.49
Guerino Ventura threads the ball through to Giulio Lanna. Giulio Lanna shoots from outside the area. John Bresciano easily gets down and covers it.
59.44
Julian Vila sees Giovanni Sala in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giovanni Sala whips in a cross ball towards Gary Higginbotham. Gary Higginbotham makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
61.41
Moreno Mandelli makes a simple pass to Giulio Lanna. Giulio Lanna plays a quick one-two with Zbigniew Smolarek and rushes in on goal... Giulio Lanna takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from John Bresciano. What a save!
63.57
Moreno Mandelli passes the ball forward to Guerino Ventura. Guerino Ventura plays a scrappy one-two with Giulio Lanna and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Guerino Ventura provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
65.54
Julian Vila sees a break and surges forward. Julian Vila whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Yacine Hamadou.
71.23
Matthew Addo threads the ball through to Moreno Mandelli. Moreno Mandelli hits a low pass to Giulio Lanna. Giulio Lanna knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Youri Yanowski is offside!
73.48
From the throw-in, Jes Olesen picks out Guerino Ventura. Guerino Ventura kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Yanowski. Youri Yanowski tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
78.23
Moreno Mandelli sees Guerino Ventura in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guerino Ventura plays a one-two with Moreno Mandelli and rushes in on goal... Guerino Ventura takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
81.33
Matthew Addo sees space and advances. Matthew Addo kicks a strong pass forward to Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek whips in a cross ball towards Giulio Lanna. Giulio Lanna beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.56
Jacques Michel comes in with a late challenge on Giulio Lanna. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giulio Lanna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Inter Milan

Atalanta
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
27.7%
43.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Gary Higginbotham 9
Youri Yanowski 21
Giulio Lanna 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Moreno Mandelli of Atalanta

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

1.Yacine Hamadou (GK)
7
2.John Kalac (DEF)
6
3.Matthew Addo (DEF)
7
4.Michael Bresciano (DEF)
6
5.Jes Olesen (DEF)
6
6.Guerino Ventura (MID)
8
7.Moreno Mandelli (MID)
9
8.Giulio Lanna (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Zbigniew Smolarek (ATT)
7
10.Moritz Leitner (ATT)
6
11.Youri Yanowski (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Mathias Gustafsson (DEF)
0
13.Ljubisa Sogliano (MID)
0
14.Almamy Miézan (ATT)
0