Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Empoli. A crowd of 19,662 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Inter Milan and Empoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Inter Milan and Empoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Empoli kicking off!
2.25
0-0Emile Standing kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Diaz. Fernando Diaz threads the ball through to Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
3.31
0-0Emile Standing makes a simple pass to Christian Bordoni. Christian Bordoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.33
Guilherme Tellez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ga‘l Boghossian. Ga‘l Boghossian finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
6.48
0-0Felice Delpiano threads the ball through to Cyril Djire. Cyril Djire knocks the ball forward to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico knocks in a cross ball towards Vesa Polviander. Vesa Polviander is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Julio Melia easily picks it out of the air!
8.56
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.48
Dennis Myssing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Nkono. Emile Nkono lofts in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Boghossian. Ga‘l Boghossian is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
10.44
0-0Dennis Myssing advances with the ball. Dennis Myssing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Nkono but the linesman indicates offside!
14.34
Christian Bordoni makes a probing pass to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.16
1-0Nicu Moldovan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cody Garey. Cody Garey lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Nkono. Emile Nkono directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Emile Nkono!
20.11
1-0Emile Standing catches Cody Garey on the ankles. Emile Standing is warned by the referee! Cody Garey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.10
Guilherme Tellez advances with the ball. Guilherme Tellez plays a perfect one-two with Cody Garey and rushes in on goal... Guilherme Tellez tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
40.53
Dennis Myssing makes a simple pass to Cody Garey. Cody Garey whips in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Boghossian. Ga‘l Boghossian directs the ball goalwards with his head. Yurtcan Özalan manages to gather it comfortably.
42.49
1-0Guilherme Tellez catches Christian Bordoni on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Bordoni runs off the knock.
44.10
Gianluca Sotgia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cyril Djire. Cyril Djire knocks the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Inter Milan kick off!
48.29
1-0Claudio Helguera comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Diaz. Claudio Helguera is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Diaz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.11
Emmanuel Fadel sees a break and surges forward. Emmanuel Fadel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cody Garey. Cody Garey lofts in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Boghossian. Ga‘l Boghossian directs the ball goalwards with his head but Yurtcan Özalan is on top of it.
53.04
Mourad Hammadou passes the ball forward to Nicu Moldovan. Nicu Moldovan passes the ball forward to Emile Nkono. Emile Nkono knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emile Standing.
55.25
Fernando Diaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico passes the ball forward but Vesa Polviander is offside!
66.13
Fernando Diaz makes a simple pass to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Julio Melia had no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
69.45
Guilherme Tellez chips the ball to his team mate, Ga‘l Boghossian. Ga‘l Boghossian knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.01
Cyril Djire makes a probing pass to Vesa Polviander. Vesa Polviander goes all the way! Vesa Polviander tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.20
Cyril Djire kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina lofts in a cross ball towards Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gill Artistico scores for Empoli!!
81.53
Christian Bordoni makes a probing pass to Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina chips the ball to his team mate, Vesa Polviander. Vesa Polviander rockets a shot on goal but Julio Melia is on top of it.
87.53
Empoli are easily keeping Inter Milan at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
Dennis Myssing flicks the ball to his team mate, Cody Garey. Cody Garey knocks in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Boghossian. Ga‘l Boghossian flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Yurtcan Özalan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
27.8%
46.8%
25.3%
Scorers
| Emile Nkono 15 Ga‘l Boghossian 90 | Gill Artistico 66, 77 |