That will do it! The referee sounds his final whistle as the stadium erupts with delight, as Parma end a six game losing skid in fine fashion!
90' +2
Ranocchia gets forward to get on the end of Camara's cross, but the centre-back puts his effort over the bar. Mirante will be in no rush to take this goal kick.
90' +1
M. Gobbi enters the game and replaces P. De Ceglie.
90'
Into stoppage time now, with three minutes to play signaled by the assistant referee, as Parma get set to make a change, which should run the first of them off the clock.
89'
G. Camara enters the game and replaces G. Medel.
88'
Time is running out for Inter and they look completely out of ideas in attack. Frustration begins to take over as they give the ball away, before Icardi proceeds to throw down De Ceglie from behind, with no free kick awarded by the referee.
86'
BRILLIANT SAVE! Parma looking the more threatening team at the moment, as Acquah brings down a long pass forward, controls and cuts it back for Rispoli, but Handanovic rushes off his line to deny the striker!
85'
Dodô gets yellow.
84'
GREAT CHANCE! Ghezzal streaks into the area from the right, and shoots from in tight, forcing a fine save from Handanovic. Parma keep the ball and try to break forward again, and Dodo takes down his man to earn a yellow card.
82'
The visitors have been far too hopeful with their passing. Nearly everything has been telegraphed, which has made it incredibly easy on Parma to defend. Barring some sort of miracle, it looks like Inter will fail to score one goal, let alone two.
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80'
Inter are desperate for a way back into this game now, as they win a free kick along the left. Dodo delivers into the danger area, but Parma defend well, with Bonazzoli eventually running it out of play for a throw.
78'
STAT ATTACK: There have been 12 goals scored in the second half of Parma’s four matches at the Stadio Ennio Tardini this season.
76'
P. De Ceglie has scored a goal for Parma!
PARMA DOUBLE THEIR ADVANTAGE!
Wonderful play by Cassano at the top of the area as he wiggles into space before getting a shot off. He forces a smart save from Handanovic, but the rebound is pounced on by De Ceglie, who looks to mishit his shot, but still manages to roll it ever so slowly across the line, under the keeper.
74'
On comes the 17-year-old attacker for Inter, Federico Bonazzoli! Can he be the one to make the difference and help claw the Nerazzurri back into this game? Off in his place in Kuzmanovic.
73'
F. Bonazzoli enters the game and replaces Z. Kuzmanović.
72'
WELL WIDE! After some patient build up play along the left, the ball is worked across to Medel in space on the right. He breaks into the area and tries to pick out the far corner, but his shot sails wide. He usually does better from there.
70'
A. Mirante gets yellow.
OFF THE WOODWORK! Kovacic runs at the heart of defence and strikes from 25 yards out. His shot takes a deflection, which freezes Mirante to his spot, as the keeper can only let out a sigh of relief as it hits off the post and goes behind for a corner.
68'
HORRENDOUS! Picking up where he left off last game, Palacio is fortunate enough to get on the end of a pass into the box from Icardi, and has the goal at his mercy, but his first time shot is cannoned into the upper deck of the stadium!
66'
VITAL INTERVENTION! Parma make a threatening move forward, as De Ceglie is slipped into space along the left. He breaks into the area and tries to slide it across to Cassano for an easy tap in, but Juan is able to intercept and put behind for a corner.
64'
STAT ATTACK: Inter have now gone 334 minutes and counting without a goal from open play in all competitions.
62'
Very poor from Kuzmanovic. Inter are doing much better to get the ball into threatening positions now, however. Icardi takes a pass along the right and tries to play in the Serbian with a diagonal through ball, but the midfielder goes down at the slightest contact looking for a foul.
60'
Inexcusable! Finally a penetrating ball is played into the area by Kovacic, as he picks out the run of Dodo. The Brazilian is in a good position for a shot or a cross from 10 yards out, but makes horrible contact with the ball and eventually puts hit behind for a goal kick. That was a real chance wasted.
58'
SHOT ON GOAL! First Kovacic chips a ball over the top for Kuzmanovic, but the midfielder kicks the ground instead of the ball under pressure from De Ceglie. Inter keep possession, and Icardi takes a pass in the area, putting a harmless shot straight at Mirante from a tight angle.
56'
Inter are finding it near impossible to get into open space in attack. Every time they pass the ball, Parma have someone on the man in possession. Their passes have been far too simple as well, not penetrating the defence by any means.
54'
STAT ATTACK: Parma have yet to keep a clean sheet this season, and their 21 goals allowed is the highest tally in the Serie A. Palermo are second worse with 17.
52'
F. Santacroce enters the game and replaces Felipe.
Perhaps the arrival of Hernanes will provide the visitors with some much needed creativity in the final third. It is Parma who get forward this time in search of a second, but Inter are up to the task defensively, heading a dangerous looking cross clear from danger.
51'
Hernanes enters the game and replaces J. Obi.
50'
Inter get back on the front foot, but another hopeful ball played into the box is headed clear. Obi keeps it and tries for a half-volley, but scuffs it so horrible that it actually runs to Dodo near the touch line. The midfielder breaks into the area, but slips at the vital moment at the chance is sniffed out.
48'
GLORIOUS CHANCE! It is Parma who get on the front foot first. Lodi sends in a superb cross for Cassano at the far post, but Vidic gets a touch to it. The striker eventually gets on the end of the ball, and lays it off for Lodi, but the midfielder is taken by surprise as he can only scuff his shot wide.
46'
Inter get the second half underway, neither side making a change at the break.
45' +3
That is it, the referee mercifully brings an end to the first half, as we head to the break with Parma leading.
45' +1
Into the first of three minutes of stoppage time, as Parma win a free kick from 30 yards out. Inter deal with it and try and break, but again a poor pass allows the hosts to knock it out of play, which again slows down the attack.
44'
Mazzarri looks on in disgust, as his team fail to string more than a few passes together. Kovacic has not been his influential self, while Palacio has been near invisible throughout this first half. Parma have two defenders on yellow cards, meaning Inter should be challenging them and running at them, but there has been none of that thus far. The coach will have to make some adjustments at the break.
42'
The set piece is taken by Dodo, but cleared well by a good defensive header. Inter keep possession and pass it around in midfield, then win a free kick as Rispoli takes down Kovacic. Juan rushes in defence of his teammate, and the two of them go face to face as they exchange pleasantries, no doubt.
40'
Part of the reason for Inter's struggles is the high pressing of Parma, who are closing down on the ball so quickly. It works against them on this occasion, however, as Icardi shows some quick feet to win a free kick as Lucarelli goes sliding in. The centre-back is already on a yellow, and that just may be his final warning.
38'
STAT ATTACK: Parma have lost six consecutive Serie A matches, and eight of nine to start the season. This is their longest string of defeats in the top flight since November to December of 2001.
36'
Inter win a free kick along the right as Obi is taken down by De Ceglie. The set piece is delivered into the are by Kuzmanovic from close to 40 yards out and Parma clear the danger with ease.
34'
Sheer laziness from Icardi as a pass into him at the top of the box in intercepted after he failed to move towards the ball. Parma look to break, and Kovacic hustles to try and win it back, but ends up conceding a foul a he takes down Costa who is in need of attention.
32'
Chances are few and far between as we enter the final third of the first half. There is little action at either end, with the game slowing to a snails pace, making it quite difficult to watch for fans. The early goal had the crowd buzzing, but the atmosphere is much more subdued now as a result of play.
30'
Much better from Parma! Mauri sends a tasteful ball forward for Cassano, which the striker does well to control with his first touch. He nudges it to the right and fires towards goal, but Vidic gets a partial block in to deflect it just wide of the near post and behind for a corner. The ensuing delivery is poor, however, as Handanovic makes a straightforward catch.
28'
Finally a chance for Inter as Rispoli slides in carelessly at the feet of Dodo, giving the visitors a free kick a few yards from the touch line near the corner flag. The Brazilian delivers, but it cannot get by the first defender as it is cleared at the near post.
26'
Passing from both teams in the attacking half has been incredibly sloppy, while the biggest problem is a lack of movement off the ball. The man in possession hardly has options for a pass with teammates standing and staring.
24'
The early goal has done nothing to open the match up, as neither team looks to have any urgency going forward. There is little space to come across, while play is mainly being contained in midfield for the time being.
22'
STAT ATTACK: The Paolo De Ceglie opener broke Inter's streak of 274 minutes without conceding a goal in all competitions.
20'
Inter are throwing every ball into the area, with Icardi the only body in the box. The striker is being asked to beat up to four or five defenders, which is not happening. The visitors seem reluctant to commit men forward, while their approach play is more lazy than patient early on.
18'
A. Lucarelli gets yellow.
A. Ghezzal enters the game and replaces M. Coda.
Hostility between these two teams continues to rise. Alessandro Lucarelli, in a very similar challenge to the one earlier from Costa, goes into the back of Palacio. Inter are far from happy with the challenge, while Parma feel the striker made a meal of it. Lucarelli is shown a yellow, and again the players come together. Meanwhile, Cassano is irate with the referee and will have to be very careful here.
16'
Inter get back on the front foot, but are lacking any sort of threat in the final third. They are not posing any questions of Parma in defence, as it is all a bit straightforward from them at the moment.
14'
Worrying moments now for Parma as Massimo Coda is down and in need of attendance. The striker was simply jogging forward on the ball, and went down completely untouched, with no one within five feet of him. He likely pulled something, and Parma will be hoping it is nothing too serious, but for now it may be enough to end his night as Ghezzal begins warming up.
12'
A. Costa gets yellow.
TEMPERS RISING! Andrea Costa clumsily takes out Mauro Icardi from behind. It is a very cynical challenge from the defender, who is shown a yellow card. Gary Medel rushes over to his teammates defence, which brings a whole crowd of players together as the referee has to separate them.
11'
Zdravko Kuzmanovic attempts to cross the ball into the area, but Jose Mauri blocks it with his arm just outside the area. Inter shout for a free kick but the referee opts not to give one. Meanwhile, Mauri is down clutching his face to try and play it off.
9'
STAT ATTACK: Parma have seen 33 goals scored in their nine matches so far this season, the highest total among any team, averaging 3.66 goals per game.
7'
Back on the front foot come Parma as they win a corner. It is played short, and back to the taker Lodi. His cross into the area is good, but the referee spots some shirt tugging in the area and awards Inter a free kick. After such a positive start from the visitors, Parma have shifted into high gear!
5'
P. De Ceglie has scored a goal for Parma! Assist by A. Rispoli.
PARMA JUMP OUT TO A SHOCK EARLY LEAD!
It is such an important goal for them, as Inter fail to deal with a cross into the box from Rispoli. Vidic fails to get a head to it, as it falls kindly for Juventus loanee Paolo De Ceglie, who got positioning on Juan, to bundle across the line!
3'
Good early start from Inter, as they keep the bulk of possession in the attacking half. The visitors are being very patient in their build up, not really threatening Parma's back line for the time being.
1'
Parma kick off and we are underway! The hosts, moving left to right, are in their white tops, while Inter are sporting their classic blue and black stripes.
Hello football fans around the world, and welcome to Italy! The Stadio Ennio Tardini is our venue this evening, as a desperate Parma team play host to top four hopefuls Inter. I am Alex Moretto and I will be your in-game host, guiding you through the match LIVE as it happens!
The teams have been announced, so let us get straight to it with the starting line-ups!
Walter Mazzarri has named a nearly unchanged starting XI, with the lone change coming in midfield, where Zdravko Kuzmanovic replaces Hernanes, who was forced to leave their midweek encounter early after picking up a knock.
Roberto Donadoni has implemented three changes to his team following yet another defeat on Wednesday. Alessandro Lucarelli replaces Fabiano Santacroce in defence, while Paolo De Ceglie starts in place of Massimo Gobbi on the left. Ishak Belfodil, who has been ineffective for Parma this season, is replaced by Massimo Coda.
HALF TIME: PARMA 1-0 INTER. A fifth minute goal from Paolo De Ceglie, after some questionable defending, is the only difference maker as the teams head to the locker room. There has been very little to talk about in this first half, with most of the action occurring after the whistle, with tempers flaring. Parma will be content as their leaky defence has limited Inter to just one shot on goal in the first half, which will have to be of some worry to Walter Mazzarri.
Inter have a lengthy injury list, but Mazzarri still has some intriguing attacking options coming off the bench, with the likes of 18-year-old George Puscas and 17-year-old Federico Bonazzoli. Whether either of them would be the difference maker is yet to be seen, but Palacio has been invisible thus far.
FULL TIME: PARMA 2-0 INTER. A brace from Paolo De Ceglie gives the hosts just their second win of the season, while for the first time this campaign they manage to keep a clean sheet. Inter have now failed to score a goal from open play in 360 minutes in all competitions, as they fail to pull level on points with Napoli in third place.
I am Alex Moretto and I would like to thank you all for joining me here today. Good bye!
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