Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 20,595 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Matteo Conte.
The pitch is in good 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 Matteo Conte.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Napoli get the match underway!
3.32
0-0Isaac Green kicks a strong pass forward to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina makes a probing pass to Isaac Green but he's offside!
4.40
0-0Dominic Dickov knocks the ball forward to Pasquale Lambertini. Pasquale Lambertini threads a neat ball through to Isaac Green. Isaac Green plays a scrappy one-two with Kaleva Sinkonen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Isaac Green strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
9.28
0-0Michele Milanese sees a break and surges forward. Michele Milanese threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Fabbri.
10.08
Tim Bakboord flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Javier Goycochea manages to gather it.
14.16
0-0Fabio Porchia chips the ball to his team mate, Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen sees David Strachan just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Tim Bakboord clumsily knocks into David Strachan. David Strachan appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
16.16
Fabio Porchia flicks a high ball forward to Isaac Green who takes it down. Isaac Green plays a scrappy one-two with Kaleva Sinkonen and advances towards the goal... Isaac Green muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Guerino Del Nero!
20.20
Isaac Green threads the ball through to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guerino Del Nero who gathers it comfortably.
22.33
Tomas Fabbri pushes up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Tomas Fabbri plays the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Guerino Del Nero!
30.40
Pierpaolo Gianello passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento hits a low pass to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
32.31
Fabio Porchia makes a probing pass to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina threads the ball through into the box. Michele Milanese barges into Isaac Green. Isaac Green appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
34.52
0-0Adel Goma makes a probing pass to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Dominic Dickov.
36.33
0-0Pierpaolo Gianello takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Brian Owen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
39.48
0-0Tim Bakboord flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio controls it well on his chest. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Boyd who brings the ball under control. Graeme Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
40.24
Brian Owen threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.44
With a delightful solo run, Graeme Boyd stretches the opposition's defence. Graeme Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Syd Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Gento controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Fabbri.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Napoli appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cagliari start the second half!
49.55
0-0Syd Mendez barges into Dominic Dickov. The referee calls over Syd Mendez and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.07
Tomas Fabbri threads a neat ball through to Dominic Dickov. Dominic Dickov makes a simple pass to Pasquale Lambertini. Pasquale Lambertini knocks in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
54.14
Tomas Fabbri brings the ball forward. Tomas Fabbri flicks a high pass forward. Isaac Green comfortably collects the pass. Isaac Green knocks the ball forward to Franceco Bonacina but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.48
Pierpaolo Gianello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.29
With imagination, Adel Goma plays the ball forward to Michele Milanese. Michele Milanese threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Javier Goycochea manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.28
0-1Kaleva Sinkonen knocks the ball forward to Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia rushes past Pierpaolo Gianello! Fabio Porchia comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's there!! Guerino Del Nero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.57
Pasquale Lambertini threads a neat ball through to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen plays a scrappy one-two with David Strachan and advances towards the goal... Kaleva Sinkonen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Guerino Del Nero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.56
Brian Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Javier Goycochea with no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
83.21
1-2Michele Milanese barges into Fabio Porchia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabio Porchia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.21
1-2Free kick to Cagliari just outside the area...
86.20
Isaac Green calmly steps up and flicks the ball over the wall. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Eduardo Teixeira sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio who brings the ball under control. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Fabbri.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Guerino Del Nero (GK)
7
2. Adel Goma (DEF)
6
3. Tim Bakboord (DEF)
6
4. Michele Milanese (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Teixeira (DEF)
6
6. Syd Mendez (MID)
5
7. Brian Owen (MID)
6
8. Pierpaolo Gianello (MID)
6
9. Juan-Carlos Gento (ATT)
6
10. Graeme Boyd (ATT)
7
11. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio (ATT)
8
12. Norman Summerbell (GK)
0
13. Alberto Caminero (ATT)
0
14. Henry Cadamarteri (ATT)
0
1. Javier Goycochea (GK)
7
2. Tomas Fabbri (DEF)
8
3. Fabrice Mercier (DEF)
6
4. Dominic Dickov (DEF)
7
5. Davide Solimeno (MID)
7
6. Kaleva Sinkonen (MID)
9
7. Fabio Porchia (MID)
9
8. Pasquale Lambertini (MID)
7
9. Isaac Green (ATT)
7
10. David Strachan (ATT)
7
11. Franceco Bonacina (ATT)
6
12. Jimmy Ottofaro (DEF)
0
13. Guglielmo Di Michele (MID)
0
14. Renzo Tricarico (ATT)
0