Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Messina. A crowd of 17,744 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Napoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Messina kick off!
8.55
Yuri Yanovski barges into Osku Matinpoika. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Osku Matinpoika runs off the knock.
10.32
Julian Bertrand makes a probing pass to Sebastiano Zini. Sebastiano Zini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.44
Ciro Botticella kicks a strong pass forward to Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Neves. Andre Neves finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.42
Joaquín Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Neves. Andre Neves plays a perfect one-two with Jan Palumbo and rushes in on goal... Andre Neves tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Gianmatteo Guardalben manages to gather it comfortably.
15.05
Sebastiano Zini surges forward with the ball. Sebastiano Zini tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Gianmatteo Guardalben manages to gather it comfortably.
18.57
Ciro Botticella threads the ball through to Sebastiano Zini. Sebastiano Zini knocks the ball forward to Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.44
Joaquín Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.44
Renzo Marchegiani kicks a strong pass forward to Edwin Zeghli. Edwin Zeghli knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Nordahl. Jon Nordahl directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
28.49
Vito Ganci knocks the ball forward to Fabiano Isolini. Fabiano Isolini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Nordahl. Jon Nordahl knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jocelyn Vahirua who gathers it comfortably.
30.13
Joaquín Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.49
Messina are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Napoli's defence.
34.56
Gianfranco Negro Frer threads the ball through to Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.07
Vito Ganci catches Andre Neves on the ankles. The referee calls over Vito Ganci and warns him to calm down! Andre Neves stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.52
Renzo Marchegiani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edwin Zeghli. Edwin Zeghli finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Napoli kick off the second half!
48.17
Nikolas Lorenz comes in with a late challenge on Renzo Marchegiani. Nikolas Lorenz is shown the yellow card! Renzo Marchegiani runs off the knock.
48.17
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
49.34
Yuri Yanovski flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Zini. Sebastiano Zini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
54.10
Osku Matinpoika hacks Julian Bertrand from behind! Osku Matinpoika is warned by the referee! Julian Bertrand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.44
Napoli are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Messina's defence.
61.47
Albert van Veen makes a simple pass to Edwin Zeghli. Edwin Zeghli knocks the ball forward to Osku Matinpoika but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.32
Yuri Yanovski sees a break and surges forward. Yuri Yanovski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Neves. Andre Neves heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Gianmatteo Guardalben!
66.15
Nikolas Lorenz threads the ball through to Andre Neves. Andre Neves goes all the way! Andre Neves tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Gianmatteo Guardalben.
69.48
Fabiano Isolini flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Nordahl. Jon Nordahl goes all the way! Jon Nordahl shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jon Nordahl scores for Napoli!!
75.26
Yuri Yanovski chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Zini. Sebastiano Zini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Gianmatteo Guardalben easily smothers it!
90.00
Dionisio Barragan barges into Jan Palumbo. Dionisio Barragan is shown the yellow card! Jan Palumbo runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Jon Nordahl of Napoli

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 32.4675324675325 vs 67.5324675324675
Play Area
Home team third: 31.17%, Midfield: 44.16%, Away team third: 24.68%

Scorers