Marseille vs Inter Milan - UEFA Champions League 2011/12 - Live Play by Play

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Marseille

Inter Milan

Match - Wed 22 February, 21:45, Stade Velodrome

Goals	Goals
20. Andre Ayew (90 + 2’)

Play by Play

live commentary

	– Welcome to tonight's UEFA Champions' League encounter between hosts Olympique Marseille and Inter Milan at the Velodrome.
	1’ – And we have kick-off at the Velodrome!
	3’ – First attack by Marseille led by Cheyrou who misses his mark.
	4’ – Azpilicueta wins a free kick, Cheyrou strikes against the Italian wall.
	6’ – The locals have started off tonight�s encounter on the right footing.
	8’ – The Nerazzurri are well placed and seem to want to play on the counter attack.
	10’ – First opportunity for the Italians with a cross by Sneijder, but Mandanda makes a superb save ahead of Forlan.
	12’ – The Milanais appear dangerous at their first opportunity.
	15’ – Amalfitano tries to combine with Valbuena but his efforts don�t come off.
	16’ – Zanetti sends in a cross on the right flank, but Zarate can�t carry through.
	18’ – Morel� long-range shot poses no threat to Julio C�sar.
	20’ – Azpilicueta is at the end of a 25 metre strike, but sends the ball over the net.
	22’ – Amalfitano attacks on the right flank, sends in a cross but Brandao can�t retrieve.
	23’ – Diego Forlan responds to the Marseillais, but his tame strike doesn�t worry Mandanda.
	26’ – Azpi sends in a well-placed cross on the right flank, but the Italian defence are too well-placed.
	28’ – Good free-kick to the visitors on an Alou Diarra foul against Zarate, but Sneijder�s strike hits the wall.
	30’ – Marseille and Valbuena�s turn to take their chance on a free kick, but it doesn�t lead to much.
	32’ – Forlan clashes with the Marseille keeper although he is signalled offsides; the Uruguayan appears a tad to zealous�
	33’ – Valbuena concedes a free kick for a foul on Maicon.
	35’ – Excellent defence by Azpilicueta ahead of Zarate on the left wing.
	37’ – Mathieu Valbuena�s acrobatic manouevre sails over Julio C�sar�s posts.
	37’ – Great save by Mandanda on a Zarate strike, on a good assist by Cambiasso.
	39’ – The visitors appear more and more fearless in the face of their opponents.
	40’ – Andr� Ayew has been very subdued tonight...
	41’ – Great free kick won by Brandao at 25 metres, but Cheyrou meets the Nerazzurri wall.
	43’ – In brief, this first half has been pretty well-balanced, with the Italians a little bit more discrete, but dangerous on the counter-attack.
	44’ – Excellent offensive by Forlan for Cambiasso, who sees his deflected strike controlled well by Steve Mandanda.
	45’ – The referee brings the first half to an end.
	– The two teams head back to the cloakrooms with no points on the scoreboard. The Marseillais have dominated slightly, but must be cautious of the Milanais.
	46’ – The referee signals the start of the second half between Marseille and Inter Milan!
	48’ – The locals are the first to attack at the start of the second half, but C�sar makes a good save on Brandao�s header.
	49’ – And a corner for Marseille; Cheyrou responds but sees his strike blocked.
	51’ – Azpilicueta sends in a cross, but Inter�s defence is still well-placed.
	52’ – Sneijder finds Forlan at the back of the defence, but the Uruguayan is signalled off-sides.
	53’ – The Nerazzurri are on the counter-attack, but Marseille�s defence holds strong.
	55’ – The Marseillais are struggling to find the flaw in Inter�s defence.
	56’ – Mandanda makes an easy save on a Zarate cross.
	58’ – Dejan Stankovic (Inter Milan) is cautioned.
	59’ – Excellent intervention by Nicolas Nkoulou ahead of Wesley Sneijder.
	60’ – Mauro Zarate (Inter Milan) is cautioned.
	61’ – Andr� Ayew seems finally to have woken up on his home ground.
	62’ – Marseille is on the attack, with Azpi giving Chivu a hard time.
	63’ – Inter Milan Substitution: Joel Obi replaces Mauro Zarate
	64’ – Inter have a well-placed free kick on a Diawara foul, but the visitors don�t take advantage.
	67’ – Cristian Chivu (Inter Milan) is cautioned.
	71’ – Sneijder sends in a cross for Diego Forlan to the far post but Marseille intervene to save.
	73’ – Marseille Substitution: Jordan Ayew replaces Brandao
	74’ – Souleymane Diawara (Marseille) is cautioned.
	75’ – Stankovic sends in a good strike to the far post, but the Marseille keeper won�t be caught off guard.
	77’ – The Nerazzurri are hard at work at the moment.
	81’ – Marseille Substitution: Rod Fanni replaces Cesar Azpilicueta
	81’ – Amalfitano seems to be injured, but finally gets back on his feet.
	82’ – Fine acceleration by Nagatomo, but Morel intervenes.
	84’ – Marseille Substitution: Charles Kabore replaces Benoit Cheyrou
	85’ – Marseille�s coach sends in some fresh legs nearing the end of the encounter in an effort to get a result.
	87’ – Rod Fanni finds Andr� Ayew, but the Ghanain�s header again lacks what it takes...
	89’ – The son of Abedi Pel� makes another attempt on an Amalfitano assist, but Julio C�sar proves too strong.
	90’ – There will be three minutes of extra time.
	90 + 2’ – Andre Dede Ayew (Marseille) scores!
	90 + 3’ – After winning a corner following a clear strike, Ayew Andre opens the score from a superb header at the reception of the ball.
	90 + 4’ – The referee blows the whistle for Full Time.
	– Olympique Marseille claim a last-minute victory thanks to an Andr� Ayew goal in the dying moments of the encounter.
	– OM hereby preserve their chances of qualification before the return leg, while Inter continue on the downhill journey, with a sixth defeat in seven matches across all competitions.
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