Match Report


Inter MilanInter Milan     Chievo VeronaChievo Verona
Chris WoodChris Wood Computer Player Computer Player
David FranckeD. Francke69
G
1
G
61Federico SassanelliF. Sassanelli
John BowerJ. Bower70
D
2
D
66Alassandro VeroneseA. Veronese
Gianmatteo PirriG. Pirri65
D
3
D
66Rosario GiorgettiR. Giorgetti
Rocco R. PeruzziR. Peruzzi70
D
4
D
59Andre TassoA. Tasso
Nicky MasonN. Mason70
M
5
D
58Enrico BizzarriE. Bizzarri
Schumann IsabeyS. Isabey67
M
captain6
M
66Carlos TorresC. Torres
Antonio FonsecaA. Fonseca71
M
7captain
M
62Peter McleodP. Mcleod
Adriano CircelloA. Circello71
M
8
A
73Filippo MelliF. Melli
Martijn Van NistelrooyM. Van Nistelrooy74
A
9
A
56Edoardo TramezzaniE. Tramezzani
Bram JuffingB. Juffing75
A
10
A
55Aldo RusticoA. Rustico
Eugenio ZamoraE. Zamora69
A
11
A
46Wilson SankhareW. Sankhare
 
Dominic GemmillD. Gemmill39
D
12
M
58Marcello PiacentiniM. Piacentini
Nicolas FloresN. Flores71
D
13
M
57Antonio MarascoA. Marasco
Ernesto SuarezE. Suarez70
A
14
D
57Marco MarinoM. Marino

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 19,318 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Conte.


0.00
Inter Milan start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.36
With a delightful solo run, Schumann Isabey stretches the opposition's defence. Schumann Isabey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Mason but the linesman indicates offside!
3.59
Alassandro Veronese runs forward with the ball. Alassandro Veronese makes a simple pass to Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by David Francke!
4.28
With great vision, Peter Mcleod plays the ball forward to Andre Tasso. Andre Tasso knocks the ball forward to Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Gianmatteo Pirri blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
6.07
Rocco R. Peruzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Schumann Isabey. Schumann Isabey flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Mason controls it well on his chest. Nicky Mason makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Eugenio Zamora. Andre Tasso comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Zamora. Penalty not given!!
20.02
John Bower flicks a high pass forward. Schumann Isabey controls it well on his chest. Schumann Isabey makes a probing pass to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Schumann Isabey but he's offside!
21.13
Peter Mcleod makes a probing pass to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.37
Peter Mcleod makes a probing pass to Wilson Sankhare. Wilson Sankhare lofts in a cross ball towards Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani heads the ball goalwards. David Francke is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.04
John Bower hits a low pass to Schumann Isabey. Schumann Isabey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing makes a simple pass, allowing Eugenio Zamora to run into the box. Eugenio Zamora looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.15
Peter Mcleod knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.54
Rocco R. Peruzzi makes a strong solo run forward. Rocco R. Peruzzi knocks the ball forward to Schumann Isabey. Schumann Isabey whips in a cross ball towards Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing makes a deft header. Federico Sassanelli effortlessly punches it away to safety.
34.40
Andre Tasso threads a neat ball through to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico heads the ball goalwards. David Francke manages to gather it.
42.35
Andre Tasso pushes up the pitch. Andre Tasso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli whips in a cross ball towards Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by David Francke!
44.51
Rosario Giorgetti advances with the ball. Rosario Giorgetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball towards Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Andre Tasso barges into Schumann Isabey. Andre Tasso is given a warning by the referee! Schumann Isabey stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inter Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Chievo Verona players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Chievo Verona kick off!
49.40
Edoardo Tramezzani comes in with a late challenge on Gianmatteo Pirri. The referee warns Edoardo Tramezzani to calm down! Gianmatteo Pirri stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.44
Gianmatteo Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Mason. Nicky Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano Circello. Adriano Circello gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.57
Peter Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Melli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filippo Melli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
55.34
Carlos Torres darts forward. Carlos Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.57
Andre Tasso passes the ball forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.09
Nicky Mason catches Enrico Bizzarri on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Enrico Bizzarri runs off the knock.
63.56
Schumann Isabey takes it forward alone. Schumann Isabey kicks a strong pass forward to Martijn Van Nistelrooy but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.10
Rocco R. Peruzzi threads the ball through to Gianmatteo Pirri. Gianmatteo Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora edges inside the box! Eugenio Zamora side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Federico Sassanelli smothers it!
67.45
Carlos Torres makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.49
Aldo Rustico barges into Rocco R. Peruzzi. The referee calls over Aldo Rustico and shows him a yellow card! Rocco R. Peruzzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.53
Adriano Circello flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Zamora who takes it down. Eugenio Zamora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Tasso.
75.23
With great vision, Rocco R. Peruzzi plays the ball forward to Adriano Circello. Adriano Circello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy plays a one-two with Eugenio Zamora and advances towards the goal... Martijn Van Nistelrooy shoots from just inside the box. Federico Sassanelli comfortably gets down and covers it.
78.38
With vision, Antonio Fonseca laces a through ball forward to Adriano Circello. Adriano Circello plays a one-two with Eugenio Zamora and advances towards the goal... Adriano Circello rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Federico Sassanelli.
79.43
It's a corner kick. Adriano Circello loops the ball over to the far post. John Bower rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.30
Edoardo Tramezzani threads a neat ball through to Wilson Sankhare. Wilson Sankhare knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.17
John Bower advances with the ball. John Bower shoots from 20 yards. John Bower scores for Inter Milan!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Inter Milan

Chievo Verona
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
30%
37.5%
32.5%

Scorers
John Bower 79, 89
Edoardo Tramezzani 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Bower of Inter Milan

Match Ratings