Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by SourceSupplies |
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Napoli. A crowd of 16,047 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graziano Di Bari.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graziano Di Bari.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Napoli kick off!
2.03
0-0Sandro Mora hacks Walter Brioschi from behind! The referee calls over Sandro Mora and shows him a yellow card! Walter Brioschi runs off the knock.
4.23
0-0Sandro Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcello Lasalandra. Marcello Lasalandra whips in a cross ball towards Neil Midgley. Neil Midgley shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
8.14
0-0Linus Breitner flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Peiro who takes it down. Pablo Peiro passes the ball forward to Hannes Krüger. Hannes Krüger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marco Cossato who gathers it comfortably.
10.37
Achille Bucchi flicks a high pass forward. Gialuca Frezzolini collects the pass. Gialuca Frezzolini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ronnie Merson!
12.03
Giovanni Cristante passes the ball forward to Achille Bucchi. Achille Bucchi threads a neat ball through to Andrez Pedone. Andrez Pedone finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
16.09
Pablo Peiro makes an attacking run forward. Pablo Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Neil Midgley. Neil Midgley beats his man to it with a header. Fantastic reaction save from Marco Cossato!
18.32
Domenico Caputi makes an attacking run forward. Domenico Caputi lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Marco Cossato is on top of it.
20.37
Achille Bucchi flicks a high pass forward. Andrez Pedone controls it well on his chest. Andrez Pedone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Peiro.
21.23
Pietro Facci flicks a high pass forward to Gialuca Frezzolini who brings the ball under control. Gialuca Frezzolini flicks the ball to his team mate, Francesco Cappellini. Francesco Cappellini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.39
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Sandro Mora plays the ball forward to Neil Midgley. Neil Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Krüger. Hannes Krüger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.53
0-0Giovanni Cristante barges into Pablo Peiro. Giovanni Cristante is warned by the referee! Pablo Peiro runs off the knock.
40.45
Domenico Caputi flicks a high pass forward. Marcello Lasalandra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcello Lasalandra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Midgley. Neil Midgley shoots from 25 yards. Marco Cossato gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
45.00
Diego Pineda comes in with a late challenge on Jeremy Condi. The referee brings Diego Pineda to one side and gives him a warning! Jeremy Condi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Sampdoria kicking off!
51.13
0-1Adriano Rampulla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Frezzolini. Gialuca Frezzolini lofts in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Myrtaj. Pierpaolo Myrtaj is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ronnie Merson with no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
55.26
Domenico Caputi plays the ball forward to Arnauld Albertini. Arnauld Albertini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeremy Condi. Jeremy Condi plays a one-two with Pablo Peiro and rushes in on goal... Jeremy Condi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Marco Cossato gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
60.07
0-1Sampdoria have made 2 substitutions with Eduardo Barkero replacing Marcello Lasalandra and Kelvin Britton replacing Hannes Krüger .
66.13
Pablo Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Kelvin Britton who takes it down. Kelvin Britton tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
67.29
Eduardo Barkero brings the ball forward. Eduardo Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Neil Midgley. Neil Midgley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Marco Cossato gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
72.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Barkero plays the ball forward to Neil Midgley. Neil Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Sandro Mora. Sandro Mora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Marco Cossato. Excellent save.
77.21
Napoli have made a substitution with Giuseppe Semioli replacing Gialuca Frezzolini .
78.29
Adriano Rampulla threads the ball through to Andrez Pedone. Andrez Pedone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnauld Albertini.
81.55
Francesco Cappellini makes a simple pass to Pierpaolo Myrtaj. Pierpaolo Myrtaj whips in a cross ball towards Andrez Pedone. Andrez Pedone directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andrez Pedone!
84.10
Pablo Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Britton controls it well on his chest. Kelvin Britton shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ronnie Merson (GK)
6
2. Linus Breitner (DEF)
6
3. Domenico Caputi (DEF)
7
4. Arnauld Albertini (DEF)
6
5. Domenico Giannichedda (DEF)
6
6. Pablo Peiro (MID)
8
7. Sandro Mora (MID)
6
8. Marcello Lasalandra (MID)
6
9. Hannes Krüger (ATT)
6
10. Neil Midgley (ATT)
7
11. Jeremy Condi (ATT)
6
12. Ian Terry (DEF)
0
13. Eduardo Barkero (MID)
6
14. Kelvin Britton (ATT)
8
1. Marco Cossato (GK)
9
2. Diego Pineda (DEF)
5
3. Walter Brioschi (DEF)
6
4. Giovanni Cristante (DEF)
6
5. Pietro Facci (DEF)
6
6. Francesco Cappellini (MID)
6
7. Achille Bucchi (MID)
6
8. Adriano Rampulla (MID)
6
9. Pierpaolo Myrtaj (ATT)
9
10. Gialuca Frezzolini (ATT)
7
11. Andrez Pedone (ATT)
8
12. Giuseppe Semioli (ATT)
6
13. Gianmarco Martinelli (DEF)
0
14. Fabian N. Lupatelli (MID)
0