Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Cittadella. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Max Sacchetti.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Max Sacchetti.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cittadella kick off!
3.51
0-0Carmelo Annoni flicks a high ball forward to Dario Strada who takes it down. Dario Strada finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Branko Van Himst. What a great pair of hands!
9.26
0-0Carmelo Annoni makes a probing pass to Samuele Baronio. Samuele Baronio whips in a cross ball towards Fabiano Bellini. Fabiano Bellini whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
15.49
0-1Carlos Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Sladakovic collects the pass. Dennis Sladakovic lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cittadella!
21.52
Angelo De Liguori chips the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Scotti. Rocco R. Scotti flicks a high pass forward to Dario Strada who brings the ball under control. Dario Strada knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Baronio. Samuele Baronio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
24.31
0-1Yoshi Watanabe flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddy Belardi.
26.20
Joe Vernazza makes a simple pass to Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddy Belardi.
27.06
With great vision, Joe Vernazza plays the ball forward to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.25
Carlos Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Muzzy Bulent collects the pass. Muzzy Bulent knocks in a cross ball towards Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.34
0-2Michael Fournier chips the ball to his team mate, Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe sees space and advances. Yoshi Watanabe puts a great ball through. Antonis Michalakis runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.40
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.30
John Rizzo sees Yoshi Watanabe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yoshi Watanabe knocks the ball forward to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent lofts in a cross ball towards Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
40.48
0-2Angelo De Liguori catches Dennis Sladakovic on the ankles. The referee calls over Angelo De Liguori and warns him to calm down! Dennis Sladakovic stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.56
0-2Eddy Belardi hits a low pass to Alberto Argilli. Alberto Argilli sees space and advances. Alberto Argilli plays a scrappy one-two with Fabiano Bellini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alberto Argilli comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is deflected wide by John Rizzo.
44.08
0-2Corner kick to Inter Milan. Rocco R. Scotti plays it out to the edge of the box. Dennis Sladakovic gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
45.00
Showing composure, Alexandru Raduciou laces a through ball forward to Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe passes the ball forward to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inter Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Cittadella also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inter Milan players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Inter Milan get the second half underway!
47.19
Carlos Almeida knocks the ball forward to Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Laurent Ba smothers it!
48.11
Joe Vernazza sees space and advances. Joe Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Sladakovic but he's offside!
53.08
Showing composure, Yoshi Watanabe plays the ball forward to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
55.35
Yoshi Watanabe kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Angelo De Liguori.
59.50
John Rizzo brings the ball forward. John Rizzo threads a neat ball through to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.26
Carlos Almeida threads the ball through to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis rushes past Angelo De Liguori! Antonis Michalakis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Laurent Ba gets down and covers it.
65.41
Alessandro Zanon threads the ball through to Dario Strada. Dario Strada controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.46
Alexandru Raduciou kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Vernazza. Joe Vernazza threads the ball through to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent connects with a diving header but somehow Laurent Ba manages to keep it out.
72.28
Yoshi Watanabe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis knocks in a cross ball towards Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
73.19
Cittadella are dictating the run of play here today.
79.10
Joe Vernazza flicks a high ball forward to Antonis Michalakis who takes it down. Antonis Michalakis shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
33.3%
45.7%
21%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonis Michalakis of Cittadella |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Laurent Ba (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Angelo De Liguori (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddy Belardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alessandro Zanon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carmelo Annoni (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rocco R. Scotti (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alberto Argilli (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samuele Baronio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabiano Bellini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dario Strada (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vittorio Pinton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Sarti (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stefano Cupi (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Branko Van Himst (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michael Fournier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Rizzo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alexandru Raduciou (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ensio Nurmi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yoshi Watanabe (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joe Vernazza (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Antonis Michalakis (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Muzzy Bulent (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Dennis Sladakovic (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Orlando Ripoll (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bradley Aloisi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Ball (ATT) | 0 | |