Match Report


Inter MilanInter Milan     RomaRoma
Chris WoodChris Wood Computer Player Computer Player
David FranckeD. Francke69
G
1
G
74Valentino NodariV. Nodari
John BowerJ. Bower70
D
2
D
73Shota DassenS. Dassen
Gianmatteo PirriG. Pirri65
D
3
D
70Andre NestaA. Nesta
Niccolo SinclairN. Sinclair70
D
4captain
D
68Alberto MendesA. Mendes
Nicky MasonN. Mason70
M
5
D
65Alfonso NappiA. Nappi
Schumann IsabeyS. Isabey67
M
captain6
M
79Mattia Dal MoroM. Dal Moro
Antonio FonsecaA. Fonseca71
M
7
M
76Marco SibilanoM. Sibilano
Adriano CircelloA. Circello71
M
8
A
73Benito DionigiB. Dionigi
Martijn Van NistelrooyM. Van Nistelrooy74
A
9
A
70Gregory AbbasG. Abbas
Bram JuffingB. Juffing75
A
10
A
69Andres VazquezA. Vazquez
Eugenio ZamoraE. Zamora69
A
11
A
68Marino MandelliM. Mandelli
 
Dominic GemmillD. Gemmill39
D
12
M
72Gaetano FalsiniG. Falsini
Nicolas FloresN. Flores71
D
13
M
71Tiziano CaverzanT. Caverzan
Ernesto SuarezE. Suarez70
A
14
M
67Julian TorresJ. Torres

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Roma. A crowd of 19,780 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.


0.00
Roma kick off!
3.17
Eugenio Zamora makes a probing pass to Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Valentino Nodari. Excellent save.
4.31
Marco Sibilano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but David Francke smothers it!
6.48
Mattia Dal Moro sees Benito Dionigi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benito Dionigi shoots from distance. Magnificent save by David Francke!
8.56
Marco Sibilano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez finds some space and shoots from distance. David Francke gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
10.01
Shota Dassen makes a simple pass to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano threads the ball through to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas heads the ball goalwards. David Francke didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.29
Alfonso Nappi picks a pass forward to Mattia Dal Moro. With some swift thinking, Mattia Dal Moro plays the ball forward to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Francke who gathers it comfortably.
16.46
Marino Mandelli kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano whips in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.37
Mattia Dal Moro threads a neat ball through to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
22.12
Marco Sibilano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas whips in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi makes a deft header. David Francke is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.45
Schumann Isabey flicks a high pass forward. Adriano Circello holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adriano Circello controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.06
Marco Sibilano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.36
Nicky Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca shoots from 25 yards. Valentino Nodari effortlessly gets down and covers it.
34.56
Andres Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Gregory Abbas controls it well on his chest. Gregory Abbas tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from David Francke!
45.00
Schumann Isabey passes the ball forward to Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inter Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Roma also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Inter Milan get the second half underway!
53.12
Mattia Dal Moro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by David Francke!
54.04
Showing composure, Alfonso Nappi plays the ball forward to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano flicks a high pass forward. Mattia Dal Moro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mattia Dal Moro shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.40
Gianmatteo Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Sinclair. Niccolo Sinclair brings the ball forward. Niccolo Sinclair tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.27
Mattia Dal Moro threads the ball through to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano whips in a cross ball towards Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. David Francke didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
67.49
Marco Sibilano comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Fonseca. The referee calls over Marco Sibilano and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Fonseca runs off the knock.
71.04
Schumann Isabey barges into Mattia Dal Moro. Schumann Isabey is shown the yellow card! Mattia Dal Moro stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.33
Schumann Isabey runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Schumann Isabey lofts in a cross ball towards Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
77.19
Seeing a gap ahead, John Bower plays the ball forward to Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora whips in a cross ball towards Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
81.42
Marco Sibilano threads a neat ball through to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but David Francke smothers it!
84.14
John Bower knocks the ball forward to Nicky Mason. Nicky Mason knocks the ball forward to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Fonseca. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Fonseca connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
90.00
Alberto Mendes catches John Bower on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Bower stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Inter Milan

Roma
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
25%
43.4%
31.6%

Scorers
Niccolo Sinclair 57
Andres Vazquez 16
Benito Dionigi 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Sinclair of Inter Milan

Match Ratings