Final score

22 November 2012 18:00

Rubin Kazan
47' (2nd half) Rondon
41' (2nd half) Rondon
2' Karadeniz
3 - 0
Inter
Referee: Tommy Skjerven / Linesmen: K.T. Haglund, S.I. Wiken / Fourth official: F. Andas / Assistants: E. Berntsen, D.V. Hafsas
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Minute Text commentary
46' Half time at Tsentralnyi Stadion: Rubin Kazan lead Inter by one goal to nil
45' One minute of added time
44' Inter break forward, Coutinho collects the ball in Rubin's half, skips past a challenge and looks up for the cross but then slips and knocks the ball out of play
40' Gargano goes into the book after going in a little too aggressively on Eduardo
35' Livaja is booked for kicking the ball away
35' Rubin try to work a training-ground move from a free kick but Inter's rearguard read it well and catch several Russian players offside
29' Ansaldi delivers from the left: it runs out of play
28' Natcho gets another ball into the box, the Nerazzurri manage to clear their lines and Jonathan carries the ball out of defence
26' Natcho's free kick is headed clear by Silvestre
22' Kasaev's cross is gathered by Belec with ease
18' Livaja's backheel frees Pereira and the Uruguayan goes for the cross: it's deflected out for a corner
14' Inter are probing for an equaliser. Livaja lays off for Coutinho on the edge of the box and runs in looking for the return ball; the Brazilian flicks it just too long and Ryzhikov collects
9' Jonathan swings the ball in from the right, Ranocchia gets up well but loops his header over the bar
8' Enforced substitution for Rubin Kazan as Eremenko goes off with an injury. Eduardo replaces him
2' GOAL FOR RUBIN. Kasaev gets to the byline and whips in a cross, Juan Jesus deflects it onto the post and Karadeniz turns in the rebound
1' Welcome to Tsentralnyi Stadion in Kazan, where tonight's match between Rubin Kazan and Inter will be getting under way shortly
1' Rubin kick off and we're under way
1' Inter have a very young line-up out today - an average age of just 22.9 years
1' The midfield line is formed by Jonathan, Romanò, Gargano, Benassi and Pereira while Coutinho and Livaja start up front
1' Stramaccioni has gone with Belec in goal and a back three of Silvestre, Ranocchia and Juan Jesus
Minute Text commentary
49' The Nerazzurri are second in Group H with 10 points
49' Skjerven blows for full time. It ends Rubin Kazan 3-0 Inter
49' Palacio's effort from the edge of the box is no problem for Ryzhikov
47' GOAL FOR RUBIN. Karadeniz picks out Rondon with a low cross from the byline, the Venezuelan striker turns it into the net from close range
45' The referee awards four minutes of added time
41' GOAL FOR RUBIN. Rondon latches onto a ball over the top, holds off a challenge from Donkor and finishes clinically inside the near post
40' Another shot from Coutinho is saved by Ryzhikov
37' Coutinho finds Palacio with a great ball, the Argentine controls with his back to goal but Ansaldi gets the tackle in
35' Coutinho cuts in from the left and shoots with his right: it's blocked by the Rubin defence
34' Tore shoots over from the edge of the box
33' Rondon sends in a low cross that Silvestre is alert to and puts behind for a corner
31' Coutinho leaves defenders trailing in his wake as he drives into the box and shoots from a tight angle: it takes a deflection and ends up in Ryzhikov's arms
28' Donkor replaces Ranocchia
28' Carlos Eduardo hits a free kick just over
27' Silvestre receives a caution for a foul on Tore
25' Jonathan tries his luck from range but can't keep it down
21' Palacio times his run perfectly to collect Ranocchia's pass in the box and clip the ball past the keeper... back off the inside of the post!
18' Inter work the ball into the box, Pereira tries a shot on the turn but there are too many bodies and Rubin can clear
16' Another change for the hosts: Kasaev goes off, Tore comes on
14' Substitution for Rubin: Dyadyum makes way for Rondon
12' Palacio holds up the ball before laying off for Coutinho, the Brazilian scuffs his effort well wide
9' Palacio's cross from the right sails over
1' The second half is under way
1' Palacio has also come on in place of Livaja
1' Zanetti replaced Romano' during the interval
Zanetti
5.76
5.76
Belec
4.88
4.88
Coutinho
5.39
5.39
Ranocchia
6.25
6.25
Jonathan
3.58
3.58
Romanò
4.97
4.97
Jesus
4.58
4.58
Livaja
4.19
4.19
Palacio
6.4
6.4
Silvestre
4.14
4.14
Benassi
5.53
5.53
Gargano
4.26
4.26
Pereira
4.37
4.37
Donkor
4.55
4.55
Average rating 4.92
One blank for Inter in last 19

Inter have failed to hit the net in just one of their last 19 competitive matches: that happened on 23 September when they were beaten 0-2 at home by Siena. In the other 18 games in this period they have notched up 39 goals.

Inter's 14-game scoring streak on the road

The Nerazzurri have scored in 14 consecutive away fixtures, 32 goals in total. They haven't drawn a blank on the road since a 0-0 draw with Fiorentina on 22 April.

Draw between the coaches in previous meeting

The 2-2 draw at the Stadio Meazza in September is the only previous head-to-head between Berdyev and Stramaccioni.

Nerazzurri unbeaten against Rubin. They met the Russians en route to the treble

This is the fourth meeting in competitive competition between these two sides, with Rubin yet to win: two draws and one victory for Inter, who have scored in each game (five in total). Besides the 2-2 draw that opened this season's Europa League group stage, there were two encounters in the 2009/10 Champions League group stage: 1-1 in Russia, 2-0 to Inter in Milan. The Nerazzurri went on to lift the trophy that season and complete a historic treble after doing the league and cup double in Italy.

Inter's dominance against Russian sides

Inter are facing a Russian team for the 18th time, having previously won 11, drawn four and lost just two. This is the ninth match for the Nerazzurri on Russian soil, with their current record standing at five wins, two draws (both 1-1) and one defeat.

Norwegian Tommy Skjerven to officiate

Tommy Skjerven, an international referee since 2001, is in charge of proceedings tonight. The Norwegian is overseeing his fourth European match of the season and has never met Rubin, Inter or any Italian club in continental competition. Skjerven has previously presided over five fixtures involving Russian teams (always at home), who are yet to lose: three wins and two draws.

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22 November 2012 3-0 2' Karadeniz, 93' Rondon fixture

KAZAN - The Nerazzurri go home from their trip to Russia disappointed after Rubin Kazan ran out 3-0 winners.

The hosts were ahead inside two minutes: Kasaev crossed, Juan Jesus tried to turn the ball behind for a corner but inadvertently struck the post and Karadeniz was well placed to turn in the rebound. Inter slowly got themselves into the game as the first half drew on but weren't able to find an equaliser. They were centimetres away from doing so in the 66th minute though, when Palacio - who had entered the fray at half time along with Zanetti - hit the inside of the post after his run was picked out by Ranocchia. Rubin doubled their lead with four minutes left on the clock, substitute Rondon firing past Belec with a neat finish. The Venezuelan then grabbed a personal second in added time as Karedeniz provided a low delivery from the byline for the striker to complete the scoring.

The Nerazzurri remain on 10 points and are now certain to finish second in Group H.


Rubin Kazan 3-0 Inter (HT: 1-0)
Scorers: Karadeniz 2, Rondon 86 and 90+2.

Rubin Kazan: 1 Ryzhikov; 2 Kuzmin, 27 Bocchetti, 76 Sharonov, 3 Ansaldi; 66 Natcho, 6 Orbaiz; 10 Kasaev  (Tore 61), 23 Eremenko (Eduardo 8), 61 Karadeniz; 22 Dyadyum (Rondon 59).
Unused subs: 24 Arlauskis, 9 Davydov, 25 Marcano.
Coach: Berdyev.

Inter: 27 Belec; 6 Silvestre, 23 Ranocchia (Donkor 73), 40 Juan Jesus; 42 Jonathan, 52 Romanò (Zanetti 46), 21 Gargano, 24 Benassi, 31 Pereira; 7 Coutinho, 88 Livaja (Palacio 46).
Unused subs: 12 Castellazzi, 28 Pasa, 48 Bandini, 61 Garritano.
Coach: Stramaccioni.

Referee: Skjerven (NOR).
Booked: Livaja 35, Gargano 40, Silvestre 72.
Added time: 1+4 minutes.


starting lineups

Ryzhikov 27 Belec
Kuzmin 6 Silvestre
Bocchetti 23 Ranocchia
Sharonov 40 Jesus
Ansaldi 42 Jonathan
Natcho 52 Romanò
Orbaiz 21 Gargano
Kasaev 24 Benassi
Eremenko 31 Pereira
Karadeniz 7 Coutinho
Dyadyum 88 Livaja

substitutes

Arlauskis 12 Castellazzi
Davydov 4 Zanetti
Eduardo 8 Palacio
Tore 28 Pasa
Marcano 48 Bandini
Rondon 54 Donkor
61 Garritano