Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 16,770 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.
0.00
0-0Fiorentina get the match underway!
4.26
0-0Ledley Patterson hits a low pass to Sylvain Fernandez. Sylvain Fernandez plays a scrappy one-two with Jonas Schneider and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sylvain Fernandez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Guerino Del Nero gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
8.14
0-0Stefan Rummenigge knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves threads the ball through into the box. Stefan Rummenigge side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
14.59
0-0Adel Goma kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Owen. Brian Owen kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Montero.
16.56
0-0Stefan Rummenigge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Schneider. Jonas Schneider makes a great pass forward. Sylvain Fernandez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.01
0-0Sylvain Fernandez catches Michele Milanese on the ankles. The referee calls over Sylvain Fernandez and shows him a yellow card! Michele Milanese carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.25
Luca Firmani takes a short throw-in bringing Tim Bakboord into play. Tim Bakboord passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.10
Ivan Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves sees Wilco Schultz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilco Schultz plays a one-two with Jonas Schneider and advances towards the goal... Wilco Schultz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.26
Brian Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Nenad Laget. Excellent save.
32.21
1-0Jacob Perry threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento makes a probing pass between the defence to Graeme Boyd. Some silky footwork from Graeme Boyd provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Nenad Laget had no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
36.47
Luca Firmani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Perry. Jacob Perry whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
44.19
Stefan Rummenigge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilco Schultz. Wilco Schultz advances inside the box! Wilco Schultz tries a spectacular strike. Guerino Del Nero gets down and covers it.
45.00
Tim Bakboord chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Owen. Brian Owen flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio collects the pass. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Louis Timmer.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Napoli appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Napoli kick off!
47.54
Stefan Rummenigge knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guerino Del Nero who gathers it comfortably.
48.36
Brian Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Luca Firmani. Luca Firmani knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Nenad Laget had no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
51.40
Tim Bakboord sees Graeme Boyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Boyd knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Juan-Carlos Gento is offside!
54.29
2-0Gianfranco Agliardi catches Luca Firmani on the ankles. The referee brings Gianfranco Agliardi to one side and gives him a warning! Luca Firmani runs off the knock.
55.25
With imagination, Tim Bakboord plays the ball forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Gento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.54
Nuno Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Wilco Schultz. Wilco Schultz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guerino Del Nero who gathers it comfortably.
60.18
Louis Timmer makes a probing pass to Ledley Patterson. Ledley Patterson flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Rummenigge who takes it down. Stefan Rummenigge shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.55
Nuno Alves flicks a high pass forward to Gianfranco Agliardi who brings the ball under control. Gianfranco Agliardi lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Schneider. Jonas Schneider connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.52
2-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
67.28
Brian Owen clumsily knocks into Bakary Ouindi. The referee warns Brian Owen to calm down! Bakary Ouindi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.27
Bakary Ouindi threads the ball through to Jonas Schneider. Jonas Schneider whips in a cross ball towards Wilco Schultz. Wilco Schultz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Fiorentina are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
78.42
Luca Firmani knocks the ball forward to Brian Owen. Brian Owen edges inside the box! Brian Owen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.56
2-1Ledley Patterson hacks Jacob Perry from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jacob Perry stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.21
Tim Bakboord darts forward. Tim Bakboord flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Gento collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Nenad Laget!
89.18
Nuno Alves threads a neat ball through to Stefan Rummenigge. Stefan Rummenigge lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Schneider. Jonas Schneider makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Guerino Del Nero. Excellent save.
90.00
Brian Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Guerino Del Nero (GK)
7
2. Adel Goma (DEF)
6
3. Tim Bakboord (DEF)
7
4. Michele Milanese (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Teixeira (DEF)
6
6. Luca Firmani (MID)
8
7. Brian Owen (MID)
7
8. Jacob Perry (MID)
6
9. Juan-Carlos Gento (ATT)
8
10. Graeme Boyd (ATT)
9
11. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio (ATT)
6
12. Norman Summerbell (GK)
0
13. Filippo Corsi (GK)
0
14. Henry Cadamarteri (ATT)
0
1. Nenad Laget (GK)
6
2. Ivan Montero (DEF)
6
3. Bakary Ouindi (DEF)
7
4. Louis Timmer (DEF)
7
5. Ledley Patterson (MID)
5
6. Stefan Rummenigge (MID)
7
7. Gianfranco Agliardi (MID)
6
8. Nuno Alves (MID)
7
9. Jonas Schneider (ATT)
8
10. Wilco Schultz (ATT)
6
11. Sylvain Fernandez (ATT)
5
12. Luis Barbosa (ATT)
0
13. Rui Antunes (MID)
0
14. Cleto Brambilla (GK)
0