Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Atalanta. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Guerino Tasso.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Guerino Tasso.
0.00
0-0Inter Milan kick off and get the first half underway!
2.20
0-0Andy James flicks a high pass forward. Gary Higginbotham collects the pass. Gary Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yacine Hamadou who gathers it comfortably.
8.49
0-0Isaiah Dublin threads a neat ball through to Andy James. Andy James lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Salako. Patrick Salako is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Yacine Hamadou as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
9.06
0-0Julian Vila takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Giovanni Sala tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Guerino Ventura.
10.23
0-0Julian Vila takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Almamy Miézan reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.40
Chris Salinas flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Salako controls it well on his chest. Patrick Salako sees space and advances. Patrick Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala flicks the ball with his head. Yacine Hamadou didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
14.20
0-0Jonatan Liedholm clumsily knocks into Giovanni Sala. Jonatan Liedholm is shown the yellow card! Giovanni Sala hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.50
1-0Isaiah Dublin makes a beautiful solo run. Isaiah Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.54
1-0Chris Salinas hits a low pass to Patrick Salako. Patrick Salako flicks a high pass forward. Jacques Michel collects the pass. Jacques Michel knocks in a cross ball towards Andy James. With a superhuman jump, Andy James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
22.38
Guerino Ventura chips the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
33.35
Zbigniew Smolarek passes the ball forward to James Smithe. James Smithe rushes past Gialuca Bellucci! James Smithe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.11
Guerino Ventura makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moreno Mandelli. Moreno Mandelli flicks a high pass forward. James Smithe controls it well on his chest. James Smithe knocks in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
42.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Jes Olesen plays the ball forward to James Smithe. James Smithe lofts in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Massimo Campi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
44.41
Gialuca Bellucci hits a low pass to Giovanni Sala. Giovanni Sala knocks in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Inter Milan!
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. Atalanta also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Atalanta kicking off!
53.31
Moreno Mandelli knocks the ball forward to Almamy Miézan. Almamy Miézan sees Zbigniew Smolarek just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Zbigniew Smolarek makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but John Bresciano is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
54.29
Showing composure, Moreno Mandelli picks a pass forward to Guerino Ventura. Guerino Ventura shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
55.02
2-1Patrick Salako threads a neat ball through to Julian Vila. Julian Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Higginbotham. Jes Olesen hacks Gary Higginbotham from behind! Gary Higginbotham appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
69.13
With some swift thinking, Moreno Mandelli plays the ball forward to Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Leitner. Moritz Leitner directs the ball goalwards with his head but John Bresciano is on top of it.
73.05
2-1John Kalac flicks a high pass forward. Almamy Miézan controls it well on his chest. Almamy Miézan passes the ball forward to James Smithe. James Smithe knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Moritz Leitner is offside!
77.14
Mathias Gustafsson darts forward. Mathias Gustafsson lofts in a cross ball towards Guerino Ventura. Guerino Ventura finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow John Bresciano manages to keep it out.
84.13
Patrick Salako knocks the ball forward to Julian Vila. Julian Vila flicks a high pass forward to Gary Higginbotham who brings the ball under control. Gary Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Salako. Patrick Salako directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.46
Chris Salinas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacques Michel. Jacques Michel flicks a high ball forward to Giovanni Sala who takes it down. Giovanni Sala shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
2-1Guerino Ventura comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Salako. Guerino Ventura is warned by the referee! Patrick Salako hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 15 Andy James 44 | James Smithe 33 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. John Bresciano (GK)
8
2. Chris Salinas (DEF)
6
3. Gialuca Bellucci (DEF)
6
4. Massimo Campi (DEF)
6
5. Julian Vila (MID)
6
6. Patrick Salako (MID)
7
7. Jacques Michel (MID)
6
8. Isaiah Dublin (MID)
8
9. Andy James (ATT)
8
10. Giovanni Sala (ATT)
9
11. Gary Higginbotham (ATT)
6
12. Gennaro Ivan Manetti (GK)
0
13. Ruben Monteiro (ATT)
0
14. David Green (MID)
0
1. Yacine Hamadou (GK)
6
2. John Kalac (DEF)
6
3. Jonatan Liedholm (DEF)
5
4. Mathias Gustafsson (DEF)
7
5. Jes Olesen (DEF)
6
6. Guerino Ventura (MID)
6
7. Moreno Mandelli (MID)
7
8. James Smithe (ATT)
8
9. Almamy Miézan (ATT)
6
10. Zbigniew Smolarek (ATT)
7
11. Moritz Leitner (ATT)
6
12. Edgar Pasanen (DEF)
0
13. Ljubisa Sogliano (MID)
0
14. Giulio Lanna (ATT)
0