Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at San Siro where Inter Milan play Blackburn Rovers in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,647 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
0.00
0-0Inter Milan get the match underway!
2.25
0-0Jacques Michel chips the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro heads the ball goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Celestine Yekini. That should have been a goal!
3.05
0-0Gabriel Castro flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Thirlwell who brings the ball under control. Alfred Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Massimo Campi.
4.49
Without breaking stride, Jacques Michel plays the ball forward to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.16
0-1Harry McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Castro controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Castro threads a neat ball through to Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton whips in a cross ball towards Vladimir Keown. Vladimir Keown finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vladimir Keown!
16.50
0-1Gabriel Castro passes the ball forward to Anthony Dichio. Anthony Dichio knocks the ball forward, putting Spencer Newton through on goal. Spencer Newton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by John Bresciano!
20.22
Gialuca Bellucci threads a neat ball through to Nelson de Haan. Nelson de Haan flicks a high pass forward to Mauro Bennardo who brings the ball under control. Mauro Bennardo knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jamie Bramble is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.27
Gialuca Bellucci threads a neat ball through to Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala shoots from 20 yards but Jamie Bramble reads it well. Fabulous stop!
27.19
Harry McManaman knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Vladimir Keown. Vladimir Keown knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
30.22
Gialuca Bellucci receives the ball from a throw-in from Massimo Campi. Gialuca Bellucci flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Dublin collects the pass. Isaiah Dublin knocks the ball forward to Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.18
Celestine Yekini flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Dichio who takes it down. Anthony Dichio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vladimir Keown. Vladimir Keown lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
33.28
1-1Alex Appiah knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Thirlwell. Alfred Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vladimir Keown. Vladimir Keown shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
36.31
Giovanni Sala threads the ball through to Nelson de Haan. Nelson de Haan knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauro Bennardo!
39.42
Gabriel Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Gimenez. Victor Gimenez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
40.54
Nelson de Haan flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacques Michel. Jacques Michel lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Jamie Bramble!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inter Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackburn Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.52
2-1Alex Appiah clumsily knocks into Giovanni Sala. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giovanni Sala stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.54
2-1Gabriel Castro comes in with a late challenge on Nelson de Haan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nelson de Haan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.55
Chris Salinas threads a neat ball through to Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.20
Massimo Campi knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Salako. Patrick Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry McManaman.
63.50
Massimo Campi breaks forward. Massimo Campi flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo skips past Alfred Thirlwell! Mauro Bennardo shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauro Bennardo!
69.19
Ruben Monteiro advances with the ball. Ruben Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson de Haan. Nelson de Haan fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Jamie Bramble effortlessly picks it out of the air!
71.09
Alex Appiah flicks a high ball forward to Harry McManaman who takes it down. Harry McManaman threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.48
3-1Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Eric Dehm replacing Norman Harrison, Julian Izzet replacing Spencer Newton and Ignacio Suarez replacing Alfred Thirlwell .
79.16
With a delightful solo run, Harry McManaman stretches the opposition's defence. Harry McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Vladimir Keown. With a superhuman jump, Vladimir Keown connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.20
Ignacio Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Gimenez. Victor Gimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Bresciano who gathers it comfortably.
84.44
Gabriel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Victor Gimenez collects the pass. Victor Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.29
3-1Nelson de Haan barges into Celestine Yekini. Nelson de Haan is given a warning by the referee! Celestine Yekini stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.49
Chris Salinas decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Salinas chips the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Monteiro. Ruben Monteiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Jamie Bramble is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Giovanni Sala 20 Mauro Bennardo 36, 63 | Vladimir Keown 12 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. John Bresciano (GK)
7
2. Gialuca Bellucci (DEF)
6
3. Chris Salinas (DEF)
7
4. Massimo Campi (DEF)
7
5. Isaiah Dublin (MID)
6
6. Patrick Salako (MID)
6
7. Jacques Michel (MID)
6
8. Nelson de Haan (MID)
7
9. Ruben Monteiro (ATT)
6
10. Giovanni Sala (ATT)
8
11. Mauro Bennardo (ATT)
9
12. Gennaro Ivan Manetti (GK)
0
13. David Green (MID)
0
14. Gary Higginbotham (ATT)
0
1. Jamie Bramble (GK)
7
2. Alex Appiah (DEF)
5
3. Celestine Yekini (DEF)
6
4. Harry McManaman (DEF)
6
5. Norman Harrison (DEF)
6
6. Alfred Thirlwell (MID)
6
7. Gabriel Castro (MID)
6
8. Spencer Newton (ATT)
6
9. Victor Gimenez (ATT)
6
10. Anthony Dichio (DEF)
6
11. Vladimir Keown (GK)
7
12. Eric Dehm (DEF)
6
13. Julian Izzet (MID)
6
14. Ignacio Suarez (GK)
6