Match Report
| Genoa | Genoa |  |  | Napoli | Napoli | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Damiano Gonzalez | D. Gonzalez |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Morgan Scotti | M. Scotti | |||||||||
| William Poggi | W. Poggi | | 78 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 72 |  | Hugo Enyinnaya | H. Enyinnaya | ||||||||
| Marino Vieri | M. Vieri | | 75 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 |  | Harry Young | H. Young | |||||||||
| Ricardo Lopes | R. Lopes |  | 68 | D | | | 4 | | D | 64 |  | Jšrg Van Zimmerman | J. Zimmerman | ||||||||
| Benjamin Nafti | B. Nafti |  | 68 | M | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Matjaz Gautieri | M. Gautieri | |||||||||
| Kevin Greig | K. Greig |  | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 78 | | Scott McGrory | S. McGrory | |||||||||
| Torsten Müller | T. Müller |  | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 |  | Yuri Nanami | Y. Nanami | |||||||||
| Jose Pena | J. Pena |  | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Kew Schulp | K. Schulp | |||||||||
| Arturo Mercier | A. Mercier | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Fernando Martins | F. Martins | |||||||||
| Gianmatteo Sbrizzo | G. Sbrizzo | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Alejandro Blanco | A. Blanco | |||||||||
| Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Gianni Florijancic | G. Florijancic | |||||||||
| Thomas Littbarski | T. Littbarski | | 63 | G | | 12 | | M | 66 | | Ade Akinbiyi | A. Akinbiyi | |||||||||
| Remco De Boer | R. De Boer | | 62 | D | | 13 | | D | 63 | | Tijani Mathijssen | T. Mathijssen | |||||||||
| Giampietro Lamonica | G. Lamonica | | 61 | A | | 14 | | D | 62 |  | Ismael Özalan | I. Özalan | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Napoli. A crowd of 15,178 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lamberto Casale.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lamberto Casale.
0.00
0-0Genoa get the match underway!
2.35
0-0Marino Vieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Morgan Scotti who gathers it comfortably.
3.10
0-0Torsten Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Morgan Scotti.
4.56
William Poggi knocks the ball forward to Jose Pena. Jose Pena runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo connects with a diving header. Morgan Scotti manages to gather it.
6.32
1-0Marino Vieri passes the ball forward to Jose Pena. Jose Pena plays the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.29
1-0Torsten Müller brings the ball forward. Torsten Müller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin but the linesman indicates offside!
15.05
1-0Yuri Nanami flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Martins. Fernando Martins shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
16.12
Kevin Greig threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Morgan Scotti!
24.40
1-0Yuri Nanami catches Kevin Greig on the ankles. Yuri Nanami is warned by the referee! Kevin Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.28
With imagination, Marino Vieri picks a pass forward to Torsten Müller. Torsten Müller hits a low pass to Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Morgan Scotti who gathers it comfortably.
28.44
Ricardo Lopes sees Benjamin Nafti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benjamin Nafti sees Gianmatteo Sbrizzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jšrg Van Zimmerman.
30.05
Ricardo Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Müller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Torsten Müller changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Torsten Müller whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.08
1-0Kew Schulp comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Greig. The referee calls over Kew Schulp and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Greig grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.29
Jšrg Van Zimmerman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Blanco. Alejandro Blanco finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Damiano Gonzalez had no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
40.35
William Poggi hits a low pass to Benjamin Nafti. Benjamin Nafti hits a low pass to Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Napoli kick off the second half!
48.46
Scott McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Scott McGrory runs straight at the defence! Scott McGrory comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
54.44
Scott McGrory makes a simple pass to Fernando Martins. Fernando Martins whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Blanco. Alejandro Blanco finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Damiano Gonzalez with no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
57.31
William Poggi kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Müller. Torsten Müller knocks the ball forward to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.51
Marino Vieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Müller. Torsten Müller flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Mercier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Mercier lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.51
2-2Napoli have made 2 substitutions with Tijani Mathijssen replacing Scott McGrory and Ade Akinbiyi replacing Gianni Florijancic .
63.32
Torsten Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.06
2-2Benjamin Nafti catches Kew Schulp on the ankles. Benjamin Nafti is shown the yellow card! Kew Schulp runs off the knock.
73.22
2-2Genoa are in full control of this game.
77.01
Napoli have made a substitution with Ismael Özalan replacing Fernando Martins and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
81.48
Tijani Mathijssen flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Blanco controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Damiano Gonzalez who gathers it comfortably.
83.08
Matjaz Gautieri flicks a high ball forward to Yuri Nanami who gracefully takes it down. Yuri Nanami runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Yuri Nanami advances inside the box! Yuri Nanami shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Damiano Gonzalez is on top of it.
85.46
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gianmatteo Sbrizzo 6, 60 | Alejandro Blanco 34, 54 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Damiano Gonzalez (GK)
6
2. William Poggi (DEF)
6
3. Marino Vieri (DEF)
7
4. Ricardo Lopes (DEF)
6
5. Benjamin Nafti (MID)
5
6. Kevin Greig (MID)
6
7. Torsten Müller (MID)
8
8. Jose Pena (MID)
6
9. Arturo Mercier (ATT)
7
10. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo (ATT)
9
11. Paul Hopkin (ATT)
6
12. Thomas Littbarski (GK)
0
13. Remco De Boer (DEF)
0
14. Giampietro Lamonica (ATT)
0
1. Morgan Scotti (GK)
7
2. Hugo Enyinnaya (DEF)
6
3. Harry Young (DEF)
6
4. Jšrg Van Zimmerman (DEF)
6
5. Matjaz Gautieri (DEF)
6
6. Scott McGrory (MID)
7
7. Yuri Nanami (MID)
7
8. Kew Schulp (MID)
5
9. Fernando Martins (ATT)
6
10. Alejandro Blanco (ATT)
9
11. Gianni Florijancic (ATT)
6
12. Ade Akinbiyi (MID)
6
13. Tijani Mathijssen (DEF)
6
14. Ismael Özalan (DEF)
6