Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 20,597 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Corrado Fuser.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Corrado Fuser.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Napoli kick off!
2.46
0-0Mustapha Machlas kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano plays a quick one-two with Gabriel Santos and rushes in on goal... Carlos Lozano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
3.18
0-0Ruben Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Maurits Jacobs. Maurits Jacobs sees Michel Frijters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michel Frijters plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Lozano and stumbles forward towards the goal... Michel Frijters shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
9.51
Henk Van Gobbel knocks the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Machlas. Mustapha Machlas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
12.44
Ruben Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Paquito Costa who takes it down. Paquito Costa threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos advances inside the box! Gabriel Santos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
14.48
Henk Van Gobbel breaks forward. Henk Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Lozano collects the pass. Carlos Lozano shoots from outside the area but somehow Rodolphe Martel manages to keep it out.
21.16
Henk Van Gobbel knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Upson. Gavin Upson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Upson tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Rodolphe Martel manages to keep it out.
24.36
0-1Maurits Jacobs sees Carlos Lozano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Lozano skips past Hugo Enyinnaya! Carlos Lozano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.03
0-1Henk Van Gobbel hits a low pass to Mustapha Machlas. Mustapha Machlas kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.55
Kew Schulp flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Martins who brings the ball under control. Fernando Martins shoots from 20 yards but somehow Yves-A. Crucet manages to keep it out.
34.43
Gavin Upson threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos makes a defence splitting pass to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano rockets a shot on goal. Rodolphe Martel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.19
Harry Young makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory plays the ball forward to Fernando Martins. Fernando Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henk Van Gobbel.
42.30
Mustapha Machlas kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Carlos Lozano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
44.33
Paquito Costa threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Lozano and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gabriel Santos shoots from just inside the box. Gabriel Santos scores for Cagliari!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Napoli appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cagliari players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Cagliari kicking off!
47.45
0-3Cagliari are dictating the run of play here today.
53.28
Kew Schulp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Blanco. Alejandro Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Ball.
59.30
Terry Ball flicks a high pass forward to Paquito Costa who brings the ball under control. Paquito Costa knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos whips in a cross ball towards Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.30
0-4Napoli have made 2 substitutions with Tijani Mathijssen replacing Scott McGrory and Ade Akinbiyi replacing Gianni Florijancic .Cagliari have made 2 substitutions with Andrez Vignaroli replacing Ruben Quaresma and Niccolo Maddison replacing Gavin Upson .
72.31
0-4Paquito Costa barges into Yuri Nanami. Paquito Costa is shown the yellow card! Yuri Nanami hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.01
Henk Van Gobbel plays the ball forward to Maurits Jacobs. Maurits Jacobs decides to run forward with the ball. Maurits Jacobs shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
77.26
Napoli have made a substitution with Ismael Özalan replacing Fernando Martins and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Cagliari have made a substitution with Harris Timmer replacing Gabriel Santos .
78.34
Niccolo Maddison runs straight at the opposition's defence. Niccolo Maddison whips in a cross ball towards Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters beats his man to it with a header. Rodolphe Martel didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.31
Maurits Jacobs passes the ball forward to Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters chips the ball to his team mate, Harris Timmer. Some good footwork from Harris Timmer provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Rodolphe Martel!
83.29
Harry Young threads a neat ball through to Kew Schulp. With a delightful solo run, Kew Schulp stretches the opposition's defence. Kew Schulp shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.34
0-4Alejandro Blanco hacks Henk Van Gobbel from behind! The referee calls over Alejandro Blanco and warns him to calm down! Henk Van Gobbel stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Mustapha Machlas laces a weighted ball forward to Harris Timmer. With great vision, Harris Timmer plays the ball forward to Carlos Lozano who has made a great run into the box. Carlos Lozano strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Rodolphe Martel. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Carlos Lozano 24, 34 Gabriel Santos 44 Michel Frijters 59 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rodolphe Martel (GK)
8
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)
6
7. Yuri Nanami (MID)
6
8. Kew Schulp (MID)
6
9. Fernando Martins (ATT)
6
10. Alejandro Blanco (ATT)
5
11. Gianni Florijancic (ATT)
6
12. Ade Akinbiyi (MID)
6
13. Tijani Mathijssen (DEF)
6
14. Ismael Özalan (DEF)
6
1. Yves-A. Crucet (GK)
6
2. Terry Ball (DEF)
6
3. Henk Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
4. Ruben Quaresma (DEF)
6
5. Maurits Jacobs (MID)
7
6. Mustapha Machlas (MID)
6
7. Paquito Costa (MID)
6
8. Gavin Upson (MID)
6
9. Michel Frijters (ATT)
7
10. Carlos Lozano (ATT)
9
11. Gabriel Santos (ATT)
9
12. Andrez Vignaroli (DEF)
6
13. Niccolo Maddison (MID)
6
14. Harris Timmer (ATT)
6