Match Report
| Siena | Siena |  |  | Napoli | Napoli | ||||||||||||||||
| Gerry Montenegro | Gerry Montenegro | manager | Jonathan Julian Pitt | Jonathan Julian Pitt | |||||||||||||||||
| Modeste Ndo | M. Ndo |  | 89 | G |  | 1 | | G | 78 |  | Henrique Cardona | H. Cardona | |||||||||
| Danny Schwarzer | D. Schwarzer |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Harry Young | H. Young | |||||||||
| Ken Torres | K. Torres |  | 77 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 |  | Tijani Mathijssen | T. Mathijssen | |||||||||
| Paulo Viana | P. Viana |  | 77 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 64 | | Jšrg Van Zimmerman | J. Zimmerman | ||||||||
| Rafael Moran | R. Moran | | 78 | D | | 5 | | D | 63 |  | Matjaz Gautieri | M. Gautieri | |||||||||
| Callum Hendry | C. Hendry |  | 77 | M | | 6 | | D | 72 |  | Hugo Enyinnaya | H. Enyinnaya | |||||||||
| Fabian Arias | F. Arias |  | 81 | M | | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Ade Akinbiyi | A. Akinbiyi | ||||||||
| Steffen Timm | S. Timm |  | 78 | A | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Kew Schulp | K. Schulp | |||||||||
| Martin Tomas | M. Tomas |  | 78 | A | | 9 | | M | 68 |  | Yuri Nanami | Y. Nanami | |||||||||
| Emmanuel Babayaro | E. Babayaro | | 77 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 |  | Gilles Mayer | G. Mayer | |||||||||
| David Stockdale | D. Stockdale | | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Fernando Martins | F. Martins | |||||||||
| Alex Bremner | A. Bremner | | 71 | D | | 12 | | D | 62 |  | Ismael Özalan | I. Özalan | |||||||||
| Jan Piqué | J. Piqué | | 80 | M | | 13 | | A | 65 |  | Alejandro Blanco | A. Blanco | |||||||||
| Alex Amoah | A. Amoah |  | 73 | A | | 14 | | M | 78 | | Scott McGrory | S. McGrory | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Napoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Statuto.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Statuto.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Siena get the match underway!
10.11
0-0Ade Akinbiyi comes in with a late challenge on Fabian Arias. The referee calls over Ade Akinbiyi and warns him to calm down! Fabian Arias stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.25
0-0Fabian Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Stockdale. David Stockdale finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Siena are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.26
0-0Paulo Viana hits a low pass to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry makes a probing pass to Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro whips in a cross ball towards Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas makes a deft header. Solid save from Henrique Cardona.
22.17
Yuri Nanami sees Gilles Mayer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Mayer whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Martins. Fernando Martins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Modeste Ndo is on top of it.
24.02
Callum Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Emmanuel Babayaro who brings the ball under control. Emmanuel Babayaro rushes past Harry Young! Emmanuel Babayaro strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
32.42
Fabian Arias flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Timm controls it well on his chest. Steffen Timm skips past Tijani Mathijssen! Steffen Timm muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Henrique Cardona manages to gather it easily.
34.01
0-0Fabian Arias sees Emmanuel Babayaro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emmanuel Babayaro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tijani Mathijssen.
36.51
Fabian Arias threads a neat ball through to David Stockdale. David Stockdale runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from David Stockdale provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.44
0-0Rafael Moran knocks the ball forward to Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias makes a probing pass to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Stockdale but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The second half starts with Napoli kicking off!
51.26
1-0Callum Hendry receives the ball from a throw-in from Fabian Arias. Callum Hendry makes a probing pass to David Stockdale. David Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas powers a header at goal. It's there!! Henrique Cardona has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.42
Fabian Arias makes a simple pass to Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm passes the ball forward to Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Henrique Cardona is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.57
Ken Torres knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias passes the ball forward to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas sees David Stockdale just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Stockdale makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.12
2-0Napoli have made 2 substitutions with Alejandro Blanco replacing Fernando Martins and Scott McGrory replacing Tijani Mathijssen and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
63.59
Fabian Arias flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm makes a probing pass between the defence to David Stockdale. Some silky footwork from David Stockdale provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Henrique Cardona manages to gather it comfortably.
69.16
2-0Fabian Arias comes in with a late challenge on Ade Akinbiyi. Fabian Arias is shown the yellow card! Ade Akinbiyi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.43
Fabian Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Henrique Cardona.
74.43
Corner kick to Siena. Fabian Arias plays it to the far post. Henrique Cardona scoops up the ball.
77.31
Napoli have made a substitution with Ismael Özalan replacing Hugo Enyinnaya .
78.32
Ade Akinbiyi sees a break and surges forward. Ade Akinbiyi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alejandro Blanco through on goal. Alejandro Blanco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.30
Matjaz Gautieri hacks David Stockdale from behind! Matjaz Gautieri is shown the yellow card! David Stockdale runs off the knock.
84.40
2-0Ismael Özalan barges into Callum Hendry. The referee warns Ismael Özalan to calm down! Callum Hendry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.05
Ade Akinbiyi barges into Callum Hendry. Ade Akinbiyi is warned by the referee again! Callum Hendry runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Modeste Ndo (GK)
6
2. Danny Schwarzer (DEF)
6
3. Ken Torres (DEF)
6
4. Paulo Viana (DEF)
6
5. Rafael Moran (DEF)
6
6. Callum Hendry (MID)
7
7. Fabian Arias (MID)
8
8. Steffen Timm (ATT)
7
9. Martin Tomas (ATT)
8
10. Emmanuel Babayaro (ATT)
9
11. David Stockdale (ATT)
7
12. Alex Bremner (DEF)
0
13. Jan Piqué (MID)
0
14. Alex Amoah (ATT)
0
1. Henrique Cardona (GK)
8
2. Harry Young (DEF)
6
3. Tijani Mathijssen (DEF)
6
4. Jšrg Van Zimmerman (DEF)
6
5. Matjaz Gautieri (DEF)
5
6. Hugo Enyinnaya (DEF)
6
7. Ade Akinbiyi (MID)
6
8. Kew Schulp (MID)
6
9. Yuri Nanami (MID)
6
10. Gilles Mayer (ATT)
6
11. Fernando Martins (ATT)
6
12. Ismael Özalan (DEF)
6
13. Alejandro Blanco (ATT)
6
14. Scott McGrory (MID)
6