Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Roma. A crowd of 20,125 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inter Milan and Roma are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inter Milan and Roma are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
0.00
Roma kick off and get the first half underway!
2.44
Ensio Taulerus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Javier Yáñez. Javier Yáñez shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.37
Cristiano Lanzaro kicks a strong pass forward to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
9.53
Tony Schreuder makes a simple pass to Ray Porro. Ray Porro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton shoots from 20 yards. Niccol˜ Vignaroli easily gets down and covers it.
12.46
Cristiano Lanzaro knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon skips past Leonardo Pinton! P. Gilberto Marangon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Niccol˜ Vignaroli gets down and covers it.
20.35
Joachim Lillo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joachim Lillo plays a one-two with Hakan Türkyilmaz and advances towards the goal... Joachim Lillo takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.37
Joachim Lillo flicks a high pass forward to Hakan Türkyilmaz who brings the ball under control. Hakan Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball towards Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Rodrigo Rego.
25.06
Corner kick to Inter Milan. Ensio Taulerus plays it to the far post. Linus Zick side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
27.46
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
28.19
Romano de Jong makes a probing pass to Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
30.38
Linus Zick comes in with a late challenge on P. Gilberto Marangon. The referee calls over Linus Zick and warns him to calm down! P. Gilberto Marangon stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.04
Del Beattie comes in with a late challenge on Ensio Taulerus. Del Beattie is shown the yellow card! Ensio Taulerus runs off the knock.
33.32
Nuno Postiga knocks the ball forward to Del Beattie. Del Beattie kicks a strong pass forward to Ray Porro. Ray Porro knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
44.38
Joachim Lillo flicks a high pass forward. Romano de Jong holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romano de Jong plays a one-two with Hakan Türkyilmaz and advances towards the goal... Romano de Jong strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
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. Roma have changed their lineup with Samuele Borgobello replacing Sol Lawton. The Roma players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Inter Milan kick off!
47.30
With vision, Del Beattie plays the ball forward to Ray Porro. Ray Porro shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
48.16
Romano de Jong passes the ball forward to Ensio Taulerus. Ensio Taulerus lofts in a cross ball towards Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Tony Schreuder!
49.09
Joachim Lillo clumsily knocks into Nuno Postiga. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.27
P. Gilberto Marangon makes a simple pass to Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon heads the ball goalwards. The keeper, Niccol˜ Vignaroli, sees it late!! Goal for Roma!
54.11
Cristiano Lanzaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Beattie. Del Beattie flicks a high pass forward. Piet Van Der Sar comfortably collects the pass. Piet Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lazzarini. With a superhuman jump, Alejandro Lazzarini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Niccol˜ Vignaroli comfortably picks it out of the air!
55.08
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
57.02
Ray Porro catches Linus Zick on the ankles. The referee calls over Ray Porro and shows him a yellow card! Linus Zick grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.56
Roma have made 2 substitutions with Frode Holm replacing Nuno Postiga and Ottavio Orlandini replacing P. Gilberto Marangon and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.65
Leonardo Pinton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joachim Lillo. Joachim Lillo knocks the ball forward to Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Rodrigo Rego manages to gather it easily.
69.09
Ensio Taulerus sees Vinicio E. Di Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vinicio E. Di Matteo skips past Tony Schreuder! Some good footwork from Vinicio E. Di Matteo provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Rodrigo Rego. Excellent save.
72.16
Del Beattie hits a low pass to Ray Porro. Ray Porro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Niccol˜ Vignaroli gets down and covers it.
73.45
Ensio Taulerus sees Vinicio E. Di Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vinicio E. Di Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rodrigo Rego!
77.34
Del Beattie passes the ball forward to Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.47
Joachim Lillo knocks the ball forward to Ensio Taulerus. Ensio Taulerus shoots from outside the area but is denied by Rodrigo Rego. Excellent save.
79.54
Leonardo Pinton hacks Ray Porro from behind! Leonardo Pinton is shown the yellow card! Ray Porro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.41
87.22
Cristiano Lanzaro sees Del Beattie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Del Beattie makes a beautiful solo run. Del Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
89.49
Cristiano Lanzaro barges into Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Cristiano Lanzaro is shown the yellow card! Vinicio E. Di Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
8
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
25.3%
46.8%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joachim Lillo of Inter Milan |
Match Ratings
1. | Niccol˜ Vignaroli (GK) | 9 | |
2. | Leonardo Pinton (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
3. | Linus Zick (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Niels Schoenmakers (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jose Fortes Redondo (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Romano de Jong (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Joachim Lillo (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
8. | Ensio Taulerus (MID) | 8 | |
9. | Javier Yáñez (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Hakan Türkyilmaz (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Vinicio E. Di Matteo (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Charles Vega (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Niccol˜ Battistini (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Uwe Rummenigge (MID) | 0 |
1. | Rodrigo Rego (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Pierre G. Tarozzi (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Nuno Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Cristiano Lanzaro (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
5. | Tony Schreuder (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Del Beattie (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
7. | P. Gilberto Marangon (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Ray Porro (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
9. | Sol Lawton (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Piet Van Der Sar (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Alejandro Lazzarini (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Frode Holm (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Ottavio Orlandini (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Samuele Borgobello (ATT) | 6 |