Match Report


Napoli     Bologna
Computer Player Computer Player
G. Del NeroGcaptain1GW. Cudini
A. GomaD2DO. Tolley
T. BakboordD3DB. Gonzalez
G. VanoliD4DM. Baronio
E. TeixeiraD5DG. Apa
S. MendezM6MD. Peruzzi
P. GianelloM7captainMW. Botticella
N. GilardinoM8MA. Damiani
J. GentoA9AA. Matteo
G. BoydA10AD. Sala
P. Del VecchioA11AF. Prete
 
N. SummerbellG12GG. Young
H. CadamarteriA13MC. Fresi
F. CorsiG14DF. Tasca

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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play Bologna in this league cup game. A crowd of 20,383 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Circati.


0.00
Bologna kick off and get the first half underway!
2.36
Syd Mendez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Syd Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. With a superhuman jump, P. Gilberto Del Vecchio connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
3.18
Andrez Damiani threads the ball through to Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
4.20
Nunzio Gilardino flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Gento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Gento lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.09
Oleg Tolley chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete makes a probing pass between the defence to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Eduardo Teixeira.
9.18
It's a corner kick. William Botticella loops the ball over to the far post. Guerino Del Nero drops low and scoops up the ball.
10.07
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi flicks a high ball forward to Francesco Prete who takes it down. Francesco Prete controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
14.43
Tim Bakboord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Gilardino. Nunzio Gilardino knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Boyd but he's offside!
16.38
Nunzio Gilardino sees Juan-Carlos Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Gento skips past Maurizio Baronio! Some good footwork from Juan-Carlos Gento provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Wladimiro Cudini!
20.45
Pierpaolo Gianello passes the ball forward to Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
21.56
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi catches Gaetano Vanoli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gaetano Vanoli stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.53
Gaetano Vanoli makes a strong solo run forward. Gaetano Vanoli makes a probing pass to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio whips in a cross ball towards Nunzio Gilardino. Nunzio Gilardino makes a looping header on goal but Wladimiro Cudini is on top of it.
28.27
Adel Goma flicks a high pass forward. Gaetano Vanoli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaetano Vanoli passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento whips in a cross ball towards Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez heads the ball goalwards. Giuseppe Apa steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
30.50
Gaetano Vanoli sees space and advances. Gaetano Vanoli hits a low pass to Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
32.16
Maurizio Baronio breaks forward. Maurizio Baronio chips the ball to his team mate, William Botticella. William Botticella knocks the ball to his team mate, Andrez Damiani. Andrez Damiani shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Guerino Del Nero effortlessly gets down and covers it.
36.47
Gaetano Vanoli sees space and advances. With great vision, Gaetano Vanoli plays the ball forward to Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento flicks the ball with his head but somehow Oleg Tolley happens to be in the right place to block it.
44.02
With great vision, Eduardo Teixeira plays the ball forward to Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd shoots from outside the area but somehow Wladimiro Cudini manages to keep it out.
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. Bologna also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Napoli kick off!
48.18
P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks the ball forward to Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.07
Napoli are in full control of this game.
60.52
Bologna have made a substitution with Fabian Natale Tasca replacing Andy Matteo .
73.15
Domenico Sala threads a neat ball through to Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.45
Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Young replacing Maurizio Baronio and Cataldo Fresi replacing Giuseppe Apa .
78.48
Pierpaolo Gianello threads the ball through to Adel Goma. Adel Goma flicks a high pass forward. Nunzio Gilardino easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nunzio Gilardino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wladimiro Cudini who gathers it comfortably.
81.26
With great vision, Datti Mohamed Peruzzi plays the ball forward to Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala threads the ball through to Francesco Prete but he's offside!
83.19
Syd Mendez threads a neat ball through to Nunzio Gilardino. Nunzio Gilardino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.55
Pierpaolo Gianello runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pierpaolo Gianello shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Napoli

Bologna
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 4
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.1428571428571 vs 42.8571428571429
Play Area
Home team third: 27.38%, Midfield: 48.81%, Away team third: 23.81%

Scorers
P. Gilberto Del Vecchio 4

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gaetano Vanoli of Napoli

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Guerino Del Nero (GK)
7
2. Adel Goma (DEF)
6
3. Tim Bakboord (DEF)
6
4. Gaetano Vanoli (DEF)
9
5. Eduardo Teixeira (DEF)
6
6. Syd Mendez (MID)
7
7. Pierpaolo Gianello (MID)
7
8. Nunzio Gilardino (MID)
7
9. Juan-Carlos Gento (ATT)
8
10. Graeme Boyd (ATT)
7
11. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio (ATT)
9

12. Norman Summerbell (GK)
0
13. Henry Cadamarteri (ATT)
0
14. Filippo Corsi (GK)
0

1. Wladimiro Cudini (GK)
8
2. Oleg Tolley (DEF)
6
3. Bernardo Gonzalez (DEF)
6
4. Maurizio Baronio (DEF)
7
5. Giuseppe Apa (DEF)
6
6. Datti Mohamed Peruzzi (MID)
6
7. William Botticella (MID)
6
8. Andrez Damiani (MID)
7
9. Andy Matteo (ATT)
6
10. Domenico Sala (ATT)
6
11. Francesco Prete (ATT)
7

12. Gavin Young (GK)
6
13. Cataldo Fresi (MID)
6
14. Fabian Natale Tasca (DEF)
6