Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Cagliari. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Inter Milan and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.


0.00
Cagliari get the match underway!
3.25
Fabio Porchia chips the ball to his team mate, Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.03
Niccolo Sinclair makes a simple pass to Ludovic Collin. Ludovic Collin knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca makes a pass forward but Eugenio Zamora is yards offside!
8.21
Fabio Porchia kicks a strong pass forward to Pasquale Lambertini. Pasquale Lambertini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.48
Adriano Circello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora threads the ball through to Martijn Van Nistelrooy but he's offside!
10.32
Nicky Mason advances with the ball. Nicky Mason plays a one-two with Martijn Van Nistelrooy and advances towards the goal... Tomas Fabbri clumsily knocks into Nicky Mason. Penalty for Inter Milan!!
10.32
The referee points to the spot..
11.14
Martijn Van Nistelrooy takes a long run up but he balloons it and it sails over the crossbar!
12.03
Martijn Van Nistelrooy flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora puts a great ball through. Martijn Van Nistelrooy runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.35
Adriano Circello threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
21.46
Tomas Fabbri clumsily knocks into Bram Juffing. The referee calls over Tomas Fabbri and warns him to calm down! Bram Juffing hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.20
Ludovic Collin chips the ball to his team mate, Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy makes a probing pass between the defence to Ludovic Collin. Ludovic Collin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Javier Goycochea had no chance!! Goal for Inter Milan!
38.35
Nicolas Flores flicks a high pass forward. Bram Juffing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bram Juffing knocks in a cross ball towards Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Javier Goycochea manages to keep it out.
39.53
Fabio Porchia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele plays a one-two with Franceco Bonacina and rushes in on goal... Guglielmo Di Michele takes a shot at goal but David Francke is on top of it.
40.20
Jimmy Ottofaro knocks the ball forward to Guglielmo Di Michele. With a delightful solo run, Guglielmo Di Michele stretches the opposition's defence. Guglielmo Di Michele makes a simple pass, allowing David Strachan to run into the box. David Strachan shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cagliari!
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. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Inter Milan start the second half!
48.31
Dominic Dickov threads a neat ball through to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico rushes past Rocco R. Peruzzi! Renzo Tricarico cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Nicolas Flores. Excellent block.
49.42
Nicolas Flores flicks a high pass forward. Adriano Circello collects the pass. Adriano Circello flicks a high pass forward to Martijn Van Nistelrooy who brings the ball under control. Martijn Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.26
Fabio Porchia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele shoots from distance but David Francke reads it well. Good keeping!
53.03
Fabio Porchia receives the ball from a throw-in from Pasquale Lambertini. Fabio Porchia flicks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina passes the ball forward but Renzo Tricarico is offside!
55.56
Eugenio Zamora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing shoots from 20 yards. Javier Goycochea gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.28
Fabio Porchia flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Bonacina collects the pass. Franceco Bonacina advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Franceco Bonacina provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
63.48
Ludovic Collin passes the ball forward to Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
66.46
Dominic Dickov makes a simple pass to Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia kicks a strong pass forward to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
72.26
Tomas Fabbri makes a probing pass to David Strachan. David Strachan shoots from long range but somehow David Francke manages to keep it out.
73.25
Ottavio Grassadonia flicks a high ball forward to Franceco Bonacina who takes it down. Franceco Bonacina whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but David Francke is on top of it.
75.19
Fabio Porchia flicks a high ball forward to Renzo Tricarico who takes it down. Renzo Tricarico skips past Niccolo Sinclair! Renzo Tricarico makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by David Francke!
77.32
Without breaking stride, Tomas Fabbri plays the ball forward to Pasquale Lambertini. Pasquale Lambertini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia sees Renzo Tricarico just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Rocco R. Peruzzi clumsily knocks into Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
78.10
Niccolo Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Rocco R. Peruzzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rocco R. Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Bram Juffing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bram Juffing edges inside the box! Bram Juffing tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Javier Goycochea.
79.56
Nicky Mason takes a quick corner, playing it short to Eugenio Zamora. Some silky footwork from Eugenio Zamora provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Tomas Fabbri is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
83.38
Jimmy Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Porchia collects the pass. Fabio Porchia hits a low pass to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
84.52
Franceco Bonacina comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Sinclair. The referee calls over Franceco Bonacina and shows him a yellow card! Niccolo Sinclair carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Jimmy Ottofaro hits a low pass to Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Grassadonia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ottavio Grassadonia passes the ball forward but David Strachan is offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
10
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
5
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
30.4%
43%
26.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Francke of Inter Milan

Match Ratings