Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Piacenza. A crowd of 18,488 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Piacenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Piacenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Piacenza kick off!
3.06
0-0Harvey Zwaanswijk threads the ball through to Joe Sturridge. Joe Sturridge passes the ball forward to Peter Landzaat. Peter Landzaat makes a simple pass to Jimmy Martino. Jimmy Martino makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
9.02
0-0Nicola Vieri surges forward with the ball. Nicola Vieri makes a simple pass to Ivan Aglietti. Ivan Aglietti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.33
0-0Orlando van den Berg makes a simple pass to Craig Booth. Craig Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Carmona. Rodolfo Carmona shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Steven White easily smothers it!
14.32
Tore Andre Holm knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Oswald. Oliver Oswald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.34
Matthew Nyarko knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Oswald. Oliver Oswald goes all the way! Oliver Oswald takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Stefano Fusco!
16.56
Samir Buchwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Aglietti. Ivan Aglietti knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Carmona. Rodolfo Carmona directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
21.18
Samir Buchwald makes a probing pass to Gialuca Di Loreto. Gialuca Di Loreto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.19
0-0Tore Andre Holm comes in with a late challenge on Paul Gleisenstein. Tore Andre Holm is warned by the referee! Paul Gleisenstein runs off the knock.
28.48
Paul Gleisenstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Carmona. Rodolfo Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Gialuca Di Loreto. Gialuca Di Loreto powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.50
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.56
0-0Nicola Vieri clumsily knocks into Oliver Oswald. The referee calls over Nicola Vieri and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Oswald runs off the knock.
38.33
Craig Booth threads the ball through to Rodolfo Carmona. Rodolfo Carmona tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.25
Matthew Nyarko makes a simple pass to Oliver Oswald. Oliver Oswald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Joe Sturridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Oswald. Oliver Oswald knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Martino. Jimmy Martino directs the ball goalwards with his head. Stefano Fusco easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Inter Milan kick off!
47.17
Craig Booth sees space and advances. Craig Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Aglietti. Ivan Aglietti heads the ball goalwards but Steven White is on top of it.
49.50
Eugenio Iachini knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald makes a beautiful solo run. Samir Buchwald whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Aglietti. Ivan Aglietti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.10
Joe Sturridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Martino. Jimmy Martino shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
54.54
Paul Gleisenstein knocks the ball forward to Gialuca Di Loreto. Gialuca Di Loreto goes all the way! Gialuca Di Loreto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.03
Nicola Vieri kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Booth. Craig Booth advances with the ball. Craig Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dani‘l Hansen.
59.44
Nicola Vieri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Booth. Craig Booth makes a simple pass to Ivan Aglietti. Ivan Aglietti passes the ball forward to Gialuca Di Loreto. Gialuca Di Loreto tries a spectacular strike but somehow Steven White manages to keep it out.
60.51
Eugenio Iachini makes a simple pass to Craig Booth. Craig Booth knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Carmona. Rodolfo Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven White who gathers it comfortably.
63.57
0-1Paul Gleisenstein makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Aglietti. Ivan Aglietti powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ivan Aglietti!
66.03
Nicola Vieri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Booth. Craig Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Di Loreto. Gialuca Di Loreto shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.20
Joe Sturridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Oswald. Oliver Oswald shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.55
Florian Schwabl passes the ball forward to Peter Landzaat. Peter Landzaat goes all the way! Peter Landzaat takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.02
Matthew Nyarko makes a simple pass to Peter Landzaat. Peter Landzaat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.06
0-1Joe Sturridge threads the ball through to Peter Landzaat. Peter Landzaat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Oswald but he's offside!
90.00
Oliver Oswald hacks Kevin Morrison from behind! Oliver Oswald is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
28.2%
44.7%
27.1%
Scorers