Match Report


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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Inter Milan. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Pescara and Inter Milan are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Conte.


0.00
Inter Milan kick off!
3.34
Showing composure, Nicky Mason picks a pass forward to Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy threads a neat, attacking ball through to Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.20
Eduardo Calvo catches Schumann Isabey on the ankles. The referee brings Eduardo Calvo to one side and gives him a warning! Schumann Isabey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.07
Rocco R. Peruzzi breaks forward. Rocco R. Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Martijn Van Nistelrooy controls it well on his chest. Martijn Van Nistelrooy tries a spectacular long range effort. David Renard effortlessly gets down and covers it.
14.39
Eduardo Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! David Francke had no chance!! Goal for Pescara!
18.02
Rocco R. Peruzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Schumann Isabey. Schumann Isabey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora shoots from long range. David Renard gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
21.39
Elena Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.33
Antonio Fonseca clumsily knocks into Eduardo Calvo. The referee calls over Antonio Fonseca and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Calvo stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.55
Marcus Maddison flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Almeida threads a neat ball through to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Anthony Butt provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Butt!
30.30
Schumann Isabey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy edges inside the box! Martijn Van Nistelrooy side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but David Renard manages to gather it effortlessly.
32.22
Antonio Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
33.35
Schumann Isabey catches Eduardo Calvo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Calvo runs off the knock.
38.30
Lamine Heurlié advances with the ball. Lamine Heurlié chips the ball to his team mate, Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
39.16
Elena Blanco hacks Antonio Fonseca from behind! Elena Blanco is warned by the referee! Antonio Fonseca gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.39
Antonio Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Calvo. The referee warns Antonio Fonseca to calm down! Eduardo Calvo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.48
Elena Blanco hits a low pass to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
44.21
Eduardo Calvo knocks the ball to his team mate, Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow David Francke manages to keep it out.
45.00
Regilio Gronkjaer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! David Francke had no chance!! Goal for Pescara!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Pescara appear unchanged since the first half. Inter Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The Pescara players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Pescara kick off!
47.41
Marcus Maddison decides to run forward with the ball. Marcus Maddison makes a beautiful solo run. Marcus Maddison shoots from long range but somehow David Francke manages to keep it out.
49.45
Seeing a gap ahead, John Bower plays the ball forward to Schumann Isabey. Schumann Isabey flicks a high pass forward. Martijn Van Nistelrooy controls it well on his chest. Martijn Van Nistelrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.15
John Bower comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Calvo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Calvo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.01
Marcus Maddison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but David Francke manages to gather it comfortably.
54.51
Mauricio Caminero flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Roman who brings the ball under control. Miguel Roman passes the ball forward but Anthony Butt is offside!
57.45
Alexandre Almeida takes a long throw-in. Eduardo Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Kaci Michel controls it well on his chest. Kaci Michel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lamine Heurlié but he's offside!
59.12
Regilio Gronkjaer threads the ball through to Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Kaci Michel controls it well on his chest. Kaci Michel deftly passes the ball to Lamine Heurlié, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Lamine Heurlié provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. David Francke gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
60.57
Eduardo Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman plays a one-two with Alexandre Almeida and advances towards the goal... Miguel Roman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow David Francke manages to keep it out.
63.42
Elena Blanco runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Elena Blanco shoots from long range. David Francke gets down and covers it.
69.36
Mauricio Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from David Francke!
71.37
John Bower hits a low pass to Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora plays a scrappy one-two with Martijn Van Nistelrooy and advances towards the goal... Eugenio Zamora side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow David Renard manages to keep it out.
75.34
Nicolas Flores makes a simple pass to Nicky Mason. Nicky Mason runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicky Mason plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Fonseca and advances towards the goal... Nicky Mason shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.44
Regilio Gronkjaer takes it forward alone. Regilio Gronkjaer finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.31
Nicolas Flores clumsily knocks into Anthony Butt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Butt stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.39
Antonio Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy whips in a cross ball towards Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
10
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
19.5%
44.8%
35.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lamine Heurlié of Pescara

Match Ratings