Match Report


Inter MilanInter Milan     RavennaRavenna
Chris WoodChris Wood Computer Player Computer Player
David FranckeD. Francke69
G
1
G
67Nick IzzetN. Izzet
Nicolas FloresN. Flores71
D
2
D
71Patrick ColeP. Cole
John BowerJ. Bower70
D
3
D
68Matteo EspositoM. Esposito
Rocco R. PeruzziR. Peruzzi70
D
4
D
65Duncan GoughD. Gough
Nicky MasonN. Mason70
M
5
D
58Ahmed van DamA. van Dam
Antonio FonsecaA. Fonseca70
M
captain6
M
73Aimo BaianoA. Baiano
Schumann IsabeyS. Isabey66
M
7
M
72Gianmatteo RipaG. Ripa
Adriano CircelloA. Circello71
M
8captain
M
69Joe WilsonJ. Wilson
Martijn Van NistelrooyM. Van Nistelrooy74
A
9
A
73Jermaine BeckhamJ. Beckham
Bram JuffingB. Juffing74
A
10
A
66Nicolas SikoraN. Sikora
Eugenio ZamoraE. Zamora69
A
11
A
66Gianluca PellizzoliG. Pellizzoli
 
Dominic GemmillD. Gemmill39
D
12
G
65Tomas FernandesT. Fernandes
Ernesto SuarezE. Suarez70
A
13
D
56Pier Giovanni AltomareP. Altomare
Gianmatteo PirriG. Pirri65
D
14
M
55Edoardo MaldiniE. Maldini

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Ravenna. A crowd of 20,322 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ravenna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Di Meglio.


0.00
The first half starts with Ravenna kicking off!
2.14
Duncan Gough makes a simple pass to Patrick Cole. Patrick Cole threads the ball through to Gianluca Pellizzoli. Gianluca Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.49
Joe Wilson threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Francke who gathers it comfortably.
12.46
John Bower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Schumann Isabey. Schumann Isabey kicks a strong pass forward to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
20.59
Rocco R. Peruzzi threads the ball through to Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora makes a probing pass between the defence to Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.05
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.56
Aimo Baiano threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Beckham. Jermaine Beckham sees Gianluca Pellizzoli just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gianluca Pellizzoli rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.22
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.13
Aimo Baiano sees Joe Wilson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Pellizzoli. Gianluca Pellizzoli makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Francke with no chance!! Goal for Ravenna!
42.37
Nicky Mason runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicky Mason tries a spectacular long range effort. Nick Izzet gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Aimo Baiano takes a short throw-in bringing Joe Wilson into play. Joe Wilson makes a simple pass to Gianluca Pellizzoli. Gianluca Pellizzoli lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Beckham. Jermaine Beckham outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jermaine Beckham scores for Ravenna!!
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. Ravenna also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Inter Milan kick off!
47.31
Schumann Isabey threads a neat ball through to Nicky Mason. Nicky Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Gough.
51.16
Duncan Gough makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Gough makes a simple pass to Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Bower.
54.56
Gianmatteo Ripa threads the ball through to Gianluca Pellizzoli. Gianluca Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Sikora. Nicolas Sikora finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from David Francke. What a save!
60.50
Matteo Esposito threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Wilson. Joe Wilson whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Beckham. Jermaine Beckham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.08
With intelligent vision, Duncan Gough plays the ball forward to Joe Wilson. Joe Wilson sees space and advances. Joe Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Beckham. Jermaine Beckham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
65.01
Rocco R. Peruzzi threads the ball through to Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Schumann Isabey. Schumann Isabey makes a probing pass to Bram Juffing but he's offside!
67.10
With great vision, Ahmed van Dam plays the ball forward to Nicolas Sikora. Nicolas Sikora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.35
Schumann Isabey makes an attacking run forward. Schumann Isabey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bram Juffing but he's offside!
71.21
Antonio Fonseca hits a low pass to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Nick Izzet.
72.24
Adriano Circello takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Ahmed van Dam jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
75.08
Schumann Isabey hits a low pass to Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.08
Ravenna have made 2 substitutions with Tomas Fernandes replacing Nicolas Sikora and Pier Giovanni Altomare replacing Gianmatteo Ripa .
79.20
Schumann Isabey threads a neat ball through to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing puts a great ball through. Eugenio Zamora runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
81.48
Rocco R. Peruzzi clumsily knocks into Aimo Baiano. Rocco R. Peruzzi is shown the yellow card! Aimo Baiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.30
Tomas Fernandes sees Jermaine Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Gianluca Pellizzoli and advances towards the goal... Jermaine Beckham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. David Francke gets down and covers it.
85.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Gough picks a pass forward to Joe Wilson. Joe Wilson threads the ball through to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Flores.
89.23
Gianluca Pellizzoli hacks Rocco R. Peruzzi from behind! Gianluca Pellizzoli is shown the yellow card! Rocco R. Peruzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Nicolas Flores passes the ball forward to Schumann Isabey. Schumann Isabey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy runs straight at the defence! Martijn Van Nistelrooy tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Inter Milan

Ravenna
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
32.9%
42.7%
24.4%

Scorers
Martijn Van Nistelrooy 75
Gianluca Pellizzoli 39
Jermaine Beckham 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jermaine Beckham of Ravenna

Match Ratings