Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 8,313 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garcia Duque Maresca.


0.00
Inter Milan kick off!
3.36
Edoardo Schwoch chips the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Garavelli. Tiziano Garavelli chips the ball to his team mate, Piero Panucci. Piero Panucci knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pasquale Russo.
4.09
JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Valentino Sibilano. Excellent save.
22.25
Renzo Tisci flicks a high ball forward to P. Gilberto Iuliano who takes it down. With great vision, P. Gilberto Iuliano plays the ball forward to Nunzio Ripa. Nunzio Ripa lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Renaud. Mohammed Renaud knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.37
JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy sees Ross Murray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Murray whips in a cross ball towards Nunzio Ripa. Nunzio Ripa flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
26.36
Giampiero Soligo clumsily knocks into Nunzio Ripa. The referee brings Giampiero Soligo to one side and gives him a warning! Nunzio Ripa runs off the knock.
28.29
Tiziano Garavelli advances with the ball. Tiziano Garavelli plays a quick one-two with Rui Carvalho and rushes in on goal... Tiziano Garavelli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
32.01
Pasquale Russo flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Di Natale. Adrian Di Natale flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Renaud. Mohammed Renaud knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.36
Riccardo Sadotti decides to run forward with the ball. Riccardo Sadotti shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
39.07
Stefano Buffon plays the ball forward to Mohammed Renaud. Mohammed Renaud finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.35
P. Gilberto Iuliano comes in with a late challenge on Tiziano Garavelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tiziano Garavelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear unchanged since the first half. Inter Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inter Milan players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Chievo Verona start the second half!
47.17
Stefano Buffon knocks the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Ripa. Nunzio Ripa passes the ball forward but Ross Murray is offside!
48.36
Adrian Di Natale darts forward. Adrian Di Natale advances inside the box! Cristiano Di Dio comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Di Natale. Adrian Di Natale appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
49.51
Tiziano Garavelli flicks a high pass forward. Rui Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Rui Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Delpiano. Guglielmo Delpiano flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.06
JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy threads a neat ball through to Mohammed Renaud. Mohammed Renaud lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Murray. Ross Murray beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.06
Chievo Verona have made a substitution with Cristian Castellazzi replacing Nunzio Ripa .
66.59
Tiziano Garavelli flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Delpiano controls it well on his chest. Guglielmo Delpiano knocks in a cross ball towards Piero Panucci. Piero Panucci makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Piero Panucci! That brings them level!
72.23
Jan Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Rui Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Piero Panucci. Piero Panucci powers a header at goal. It's there!! Riccardo Gamberini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.34
Chievo Verona have made 2 substitutions with Mirco Casale replacing Mohammed Renaud and Harry Priestley replacing Ross Murray .
83.23
JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Mirco Casale collects the pass. Mirco Casale sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
85.03
Giampiero Soligo flicks a high pass forward. Riccardo Sadotti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Riccardo Sadotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Rui Carvalho provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
87.36
Harry Priestley hacks Fadel Diasalmeida from behind! Harry Priestley is warned by the referee! Fadel Diasalmeida gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.29
Jan Behrens brings the ball forward. Jan Behrens controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Piero Panucci through on goal. Piero Panucci cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Stefano Buffon threads a neat ball through to Mirco Casale. Mirco Casale flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Priestley. Harry Priestley rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25.7%
48.6%
25.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Piero Panucci of Inter Milan