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 Ancona. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Inter Milan and Ancona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco Pinton.


0.00
Ancona kick off and get the match underway!
2.08
Linus Ahrens knocks the ball forward to Bruno Stendardo. Bruno Stendardo chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Diana. Mark Diana tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.41
Valentino Brevi knocks the ball forward to David Pistone. David Pistone threads the ball through to Mauricio Guardalben. Mauricio Guardalben shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
4.28
Gabriele Gianello knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Antunes. Abel Antunes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Pierre-Alain Perez through on goal. Pierre-Alain Perez tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Manuel Bressan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.12
David Pistone threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Guardalben. Mauricio Guardalben skips past Thomas Guyot! Mauricio Guardalben shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.17
Jason Agboh flicks a high ball forward to Abel Antunes who takes it down. Abel Antunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.23
Gabriele Gianello kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Alain Perez. Pierre-Alain Perez shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Manuel Bressan.
19.22
It's a corner kick. Jason Agboh loops the ball in to towards the near post. Manuel Bressan scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
22.45
Thomas Guyot breaks forward. Showing composure, Thomas Guyot laces a weighted ball forward to Pierre-Alain Perez. Pierre-Alain Perez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manuel Bressan who gathers it comfortably.
26.17
Valentino Brevi flicks a high pass forward. Flavio Sulcis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Flavio Sulcis flicks a high pass forward. Mark Diana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Diana shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
27.28
Valentino Brevi knocks the ball to his team mate, Flavio Sulcis. Flavio Sulcis sees Mauricio Guardalben in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Guardalben sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.27
Valentino Brevi comes in with a late challenge on Gabriele Gianello. Valentino Brevi is warned by the referee! Gabriele Gianello hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.40
Jason Agboh hacks Flavio Sulcis from behind! The referee calls over Jason Agboh and warns him to calm down! Flavio Sulcis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.16
Ferdinando Abbiati catches Diego Staffolani on the ankles. Ferdinando Abbiati is given a warning by the referee! Diego Staffolani runs off the knock.
33.16
Ancona are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
39.47
Thomas Guyot decides to run forward with the ball. Thomas Guyot sees Pierre-Alain Perez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierre-Alain Perez cuts inside the box! Pierre-Alain Perez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
40.11
Linus Ahrens hits a low pass to Bruno Stendardo. Bruno Stendardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Morante. Raffaele Morante shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Gabriele Gianello threads a neat ball through to Jean-Marc Ajas. Jean-Marc Ajas rushes past Valentino Brevi! Some silky footwork from Jean-Marc Ajas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
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. Ancona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Inter Milan kick off the second half!
47.12
Simon Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Marc Ajas. Jean-Marc Ajas lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Antunes. With a superhuman jump, Abel Antunes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.18
Bruno Stendardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raffaele Morante. Raffaele Morante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Diana but he's offside!
54.09
Simon Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Jean-Marc Ajas. Jean-Marc Ajas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.43
Said Dekker boots it upfield. Jean-Marc Ajas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.19
Ancona have made 2 substitutions with Wilco Heerkens replacing Flavio Sulcis and Joost Piqué replacing Mauricio Guardalben .
63.54
Remco Koroglu pushes mid-way up the pitch. Remco Koroglu flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Marc Ajas controls it well on his chest. Jean-Marc Ajas whips in a cross ball towards Abel Antunes. Abel Antunes beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.13
David Pistone threads the ball through to Mark Diana. Mark Diana shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
71.10
Diego Staffolani flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Stendardo collects the pass. Bruno Stendardo passes the ball forward to Mark Diana. Mark Diana shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
73.03
Ferdinando Abbiati flicks a high ball forward to Pierre-Alain Perez who takes it down. Pierre-Alain Perez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.37
Simon Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marc Ajas. Jean-Marc Ajas tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
77.49
Thomas Guyot runs forward with the ball. Thomas Guyot hits a low pass to Pierre-Alain Perez. Pierre-Alain Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Marc Ajas. Jean-Marc Ajas connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.21
Jason Agboh darts forward. Jason Agboh knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Marc Ajas. Jean-Marc Ajas makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.50
David Pistone threads a neat ball through to Mark Diana. Mark Diana lofts in a cross ball towards Raffaele Morante. Raffaele Morante finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Federico Artico.
85.14
It's a corner kick which Bruno Stendardo takes quickly, playing the ball short to Joost Piqué. Joost Piqué flicks the ball on with his first touch. Valentino Brevi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.11
Said Dekker plays the ball forward to Jason Agboh. Jason Agboh threads a neat ball through to Pierre-Alain Perez. Pierre-Alain Perez knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Antunes. Abel Antunes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Diego Staffolani is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
25%
42%
33%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Marc Ajas of Inter Milan

Match Ratings