Match Report


Inter MilanInter Milan     PalermoPalermo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
David FranckeD. Francke69
G
1
G
72Gary JohnstoneG. Johnstone
John BowerJ. Bower72
D
2
D
67Steve StoneS. Stone
Nicolas FloresN. Flores71
D
3
D
66Antonio MoutinhoA. Moutinho
Rocco R. PeruzziR. Peruzzi70
D
4
D
65Jose E. De SanzoJ. De Sanzo
Adriano CircelloA. Circello73
M
5
D
63Luca AstaL. Asta
Antonio FonsecaA. Fonseca72
M
captain6
M
66Luis LimaL. Lima
Nicky MasonN. Mason71
M
7
M
62Adrian BalliA. Balli
Ludovic CollinL. Collin71
M
8
M
62Miguel CabreraM. Cabrera
Bram JuffingB. Juffing75
A
9
A
74Ricardo FariaR. Faria
Martijn Van NistelrooyM. Van Nistelrooy75
A
10
A
69Thomas HelmerT. Helmer
Eugenio ZamoraE. Zamora72
A
11captain
A
66Fabian Natale SgrignaF. Sgrigna
 
Ernesto SuarezE. Suarez71
A
12
A
66David RegoD. Rego
Niccolo SinclairN. Sinclair70
D
13
A
66Niels TimmerN. Timmer
Matt GemmellM. Gemmell64
G
14
D
62Martijn Van HintumM. Van Hintum

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Palermo. A crowd of 19,137 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Di Meglio.


0.00
The first half starts with Palermo kicking off!
3.41
Rocco R. Peruzzi threads the ball through to Nicky Mason. Nicky Mason changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicky Mason runs straight at the defence! Nicky Mason comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Solid save from Gary Johnstone.
4.59
Eugenio Zamora knocks the ball forward to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing edges inside the box! Bram Juffing strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.43
Miguel Cabrera plays the ball forward to Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Balli. Adrian Balli makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by John Bower.
10.31
Miguel Cabrera takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Some good footwork from Fabian Natale Sgrigna provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
12.59
Luis Lima flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Cabrera who takes it down. Miguel Cabrera hits a low pass to Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria puts a great ball through. Adrian Balli runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.44
Luca Asta sees Ricardo Faria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
15.31
Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
22.49
Nicky Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy cuts inside the box! Martijn Van Nistelrooy shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
26.56
Antonio Moutinho plays the ball forward to Adrian Balli. Adrian Balli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.42
Rocco R. Peruzzi runs forward with the ball. Rocco R. Peruzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
John Bower flicks a high pass forward. Bram Juffing controls it well on his chest. Bram Juffing shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gary Johnstone!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inter Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Inter Milan kick off!
49.54
Adriano Circello comes in with a late challenge on Luis Lima. The referee calls over Adriano Circello and shows him a yellow card! Luis Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.39
Antonio Moutinho takes it forward alone. Antonio Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Balli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Balli whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Cabrera. Miguel Cabrera makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
55.56
Nicky Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Adriano Circello. Adriano Circello lofts in a cross ball towards Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Gary Johnstone. Excellent save.
57.20
Adrian Balli kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Lima. Luis Lima tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
60.44
Antonio Fonseca hacks Luca Asta from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luca Asta gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.13
Luis Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.29
Luis Lima knocks the ball forward to Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rocco R. Peruzzi.
71.07
Adrian Balli flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Faria who takes it down. Ricardo Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Cabrera. Miguel Cabrera directs the ball goalwards with his head. David Francke manages to gather it.
72.28
Luis Lima plays the ball forward to Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Lima. Luis Lima is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reactions from Rocco R. Peruzzi blocks the shot!
73.49
Rocco R. Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward. John Bower collects the pass. John Bower makes a beautiful solo run. John Bower hits a low pass to Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy shoots from just inside the box but it is deflected wide by Antonio Moutinho.
74.40
Corner kick to Inter Milan. Ludovic Collin plays it to the near post. Nicky Mason muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.11
Antonio Moutinho lofts the ball long. Adrian Balli whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! David Francke has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.31
Nicolas Flores flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Zamora controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Zamora edges inside the box! Eugenio Zamora strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eugenio Zamora!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Inter Milan

Palermo
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
27.7%
47.7%
24.6%

Scorers
Bram Juffing 5
Antonio Fonseca 34
Eugenio Zamora 83
Thomas Helmer 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Zamora of Inter Milan

Match Ratings
1.David Francke (GK)
6
2.John Bower (DEF)
7
3.Nicolas Flores (DEF)
7
4.Rocco R. Peruzzi (DEF)
7
5.Adriano Circello (MID)yellow card
5
6.Antonio Fonseca (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
7.Nicky Mason (MID)
8
8.Ludovic Collin (MID)
6
9.Bram Juffing (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Martijn Van Nistelrooy (ATT)
7
11.Eugenio Zamora (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Ernesto Suarez (ATT)
0
13.Niccolo Sinclair (DEF)
0
14.Matt Gemmell (GK)
0

1.Gary Johnstone (GK)
7
2.Steve Stone (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
7
4.Jose E. De Sanzo (DEF)
6
5.Luca Asta (DEF)
6
6.Luis Lima (MID)
6
7.Adrian Balli (MID)
7
8.Miguel Cabrera (MID)
6
9.Ricardo Faria (ATT)
6
10.Thomas Helmer (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Fabian Natale Sgrigna (ATT)
6
 
12.David Rego (ATT)
0
13.Niels Timmer (ATT)
0
14.Martijn Van Hintum (DEF)
0