Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play host to Inter Milan. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Juventus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Baronio.
The pitch is in good condition.
Juventus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Baronio.
0.00
0-0Inter Milan kick off and get the first half underway!
2.36
0-0Julian Wittmann threads the ball through to Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.10
0-0Andre Bianchi advances with the ball. Andre Bianchi makes a simple pass to Alejandro Vendrame. Alejandro Vendrame shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Javier Miller!
16.08
1-0Julian Wittmann flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Smith controls it well on his chest. Eddie Smith plays a one-two with Adolfo Ramirez and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Eddie Smith provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Laurent Ba is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.44
Alun Bolton passes the ball forward to Alen Vukoja. Alen Vukoja makes a probing pass to Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.21
1-0Andre Bianchi makes a simple pass to Claudio Ponzo. Claudio Ponzo threads a neat ball through to Giampaolo Olivi. Giampaolo Olivi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.39
Alen Vukoja makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
32.40
Mauricio Ortega threads the ball through to Martin Nicola. Martin Nicola passes the ball forward to Fabiano Bellini. Fabiano Bellini shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
38.10
Claudio Ponzo flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Vendrame who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Vendrame advances inside the box! Alejandro Vendrame tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Javier Miller. What a great pair of hands!
40.24
Alun Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Alen Vukoja holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alen Vukoja knocks the ball forward to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez beats his man to it with a header. Laurent Ba effortlessly punches it away to safety.
44.03
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Juventus appear unchanged since the first half. Inter Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inter Milan players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Juventus kick off!
48.02
Rodrigo Burgos flicks a high pass forward. Julian Wittmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Wittmann knocks the ball forward to Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.02
Julian Wittmann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Julian Wittmann shoots from long range. Laurent Ba comfortably gets down and covers it.
51.50
1-0Andre Bianchi comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Ramirez. The referee warns Andre Bianchi to calm down! Adolfo Ramirez runs off the knock.
54.06
Julian Wittmann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Wittmann whips in a cross ball towards Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
55.12
1-0Martin Nicola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabiano Bellini. Fabiano Bellini makes a pass forward but Giampaolo Olivi makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
57.41
Martin Nicola kicks a strong pass forward to Giampaolo Olivi. Giampaolo Olivi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.28
Peter Chevallier threads a neat ball through to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Smith who takes it down. Eddie Smith runs straight at the defence! Eddie Smith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.39
Julian Wittmann flicks a high ball forward to Ahmed Haouche who takes it down. Ahmed Haouche lofts in a cross ball towards Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara makes a looping header on goal. Laurent Ba punches it away to safety.
66.17
Alejandro Vendrame hacks Lomano Fletcher from behind! Alejandro Vendrame is warned by the referee! Lomano Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.39
Julian Wittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.57
Julian Wittmann threads the ball through to Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Laurent Ba smothers it!
77.04
Alejandro Vendrame comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Burgos. The referee calls over Alejandro Vendrame again and warns him to calm down! Rodrigo Burgos runs off the knock.
79.09
With imagination, Julian Wittmann plays the ball forward to Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith beats his man to it with a header but Laurent Ba is on top of it.
81.02
Mauricio Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Ponzo collects the pass. Claudio Ponzo knocks the ball forward to Giampaolo Olivi. Giampaolo Olivi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Javier Miller gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
83.42
Without breaking stride, Julian Wittmann plays the ball forward to Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez rushes past Gregorio Dominguez! Adolfo Ramirez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Laurent Ba.
84.53
2-0Martin Nicola barges into Julian Wittmann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Wittmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.21
Rodrigo Burgos knocks the ball forward to Alen Vukoja. Alen Vukoja threads the ball through to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith shoots from 25 yards but Laurent Ba is on top of it.
90.00
Julian Wittmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez shoots from 20 yards but Laurent Ba reads it well. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%
Scorers
| Eddie Smith 16, 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Smith of Juventus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Javier Miller (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Peter Chevallier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alun Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Burgos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lomano Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alen Vukoja (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Wittmann (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Siaka Ouattara (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ahmed Haouche (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adolfo Ramirez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Eddie Smith (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Frank Grant (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tomas Sousa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Barton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Laurent Ba (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Andre Bianchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Ortega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gregorio Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alessandro Zanon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Nicola (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Claudio Ponzo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rocco R. Scotti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Giampaolo Olivi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabiano Bellini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alejandro Vendrame (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aniello Chianese (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Argilli (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dario Strada (ATT) | 0 | |