Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Roma. A crowd of 19,310 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Napoli and Roma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yuri Monaco.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Napoli and Roma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yuri Monaco.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Roma get the match underway!
3.55
0-0Adriano Rampulla makes a probing pass to Achille Bucchi. Achille Bucchi flicks a high pass forward. Andrez Pedone collects the pass. Andrez Pedone shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
15.36
0-0Spencer Gerrard runs straight at the opposition's defence. Spencer Gerrard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giovanni Cristante.
16.25
Diego Pineda flicks a high pass forward to Achille Bucchi who brings the ball under control. Achille Bucchi decides to run forward with the ball. Achille Bucchi whips in a cross ball towards Gialuca Frezzolini. With a superhuman jump, Gialuca Frezzolini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Anton Götz. Excellent save.
20.17
0-0With vision, Nuno Postiga laces a weighted ball forward to Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
21.31
Nuno Postiga makes a probing pass to Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Pineda.
24.04
1-0Diego Pineda knocks the ball forward to Achille Bucchi. Achille Bucchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Semioli. Giuseppe Semioli knocks in a cross ball towards Achille Bucchi. Achille Bucchi beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Anton Götz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.34
Spencer Gerrard receives the ball from a throw-in from P. Gilberto Marangon. Spencer Gerrard flicks a high ball forward to Piet Van Der Sar who takes it down. Piet Van Der Sar makes a defence splitting pass to Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff tries a spectacular strike but Marco Cossato reads it well. Nice save!
39.01
1-0Francesco Cappellini flicks a high pass forward to Adriano Rampulla who brings the ball under control. Adriano Rampulla knocks in a cross ball towards Gialuca Frezzolini. Gialuca Frezzolini makes a deft header but it is deflected wide by Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi.
40.32
1-0It's a corner kick which Francesco Cappellini takes quickly, playing the ball short to Adriano Rampulla. Some good footwork from Adriano Rampulla provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.07
Diego Pineda plays the ball forward to Achille Bucchi. Achille Bucchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Semioli. Giuseppe Semioli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Napoli appear unchanged since the first half. Roma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roma players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Napoli kick off the second half!
48.44
1-0Walter Brioschi comes in with a late challenge on Moritz Bischoff. Walter Brioschi is shown the yellow card! Moritz Bischoff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.01
P. Gilberto Marangon sees Spencer Gerrard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Spencer Gerrard makes a beautiful solo run. Spencer Gerrard shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.57
Achille Bucchi plays a long ball forward. Andrez Pedone knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Semioli. Giuseppe Semioli makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
59.09
1-0Adriano Rampulla threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Semioli. Giuseppe Semioli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andrez Pedone but the linesman indicates offside!
60.19
1-0Roma have made 2 substitutions with Samuele Borgobello replacing Piet Van Der Sar and Simon Nicholls replacing Moritz Bischoff .
66.03
Pieter Van Hintum controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini rushes past Walter Brioschi! Alejandro Lazzarini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.39
Nuno Postiga pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nuno Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello threads the ball through to Ray Porro but he's offside!
77.08
Napoli have made 2 substitutions with Pierpaolo Myrtaj replacing Giuseppe Semioli and Fabian N. Lupatelli replacing Francesco Cappellini .
78.09
Walter Brioschi surges forward with the ball. Walter Brioschi flicks a high ball forward to Pierpaolo Myrtaj who takes it down. Pierpaolo Myrtaj knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Thomson. Nicholas Thomson connects with a diving header but somehow Anton Götz manages to keep it out.
79.08
Achille Bucchi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Achille Bucchi knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano Rampulla. Adriano Rampulla fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Anton Götz!
81.05
1-1Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi clumsily knocks into Adriano Rampulla. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adriano Rampulla gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.35
Achille Bucchi comes in with a late challenge on Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi. The referee calls over Achille Bucchi and warns him to calm down! Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.25
Nicholas Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andrez Pedone. Andrez Pedone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Postiga.
90.00
The referee blows the final 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. Marco Cossato (GK)
6
2. Diego Pineda (DEF)
6
3. Walter Brioschi (DEF)
6
4. Giovanni Cristante (DEF)
6
5. Francesco Cappellini (MID)
6
6. Achille Bucchi (MID)
9
7. Adriano Rampulla (MID)
6
8. Nicholas Thomson (MID)
6
9. Andrez Pedone (ATT)
6
10. Gialuca Frezzolini (ATT)
6
11. Giuseppe Semioli (ATT)
7
12. Pierpaolo Myrtaj (ATT)
6
13. Pietro Facci (DEF)
0
14. Fabian N. Lupatelli (MID)
6
1. Anton Götz (GK)
8
2. Nuno Postiga (DEF)
7
3. Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi (DEF)
6
4. Tony Schreuder (DEF)
6
5. Pieter Van Hintum (MID)
7
6. Spencer Gerrard (MID)
7
7. P. Gilberto Marangon (MID)
6
8. Ray Porro (MID)
6
9. Piet Van Der Sar (ATT)
6
10. Moritz Bischoff (ATT)
6
11. Alejandro Lazzarini (ATT)
9
12. Samuele Borgobello (ATT)
6
13. Jan De Groot (GK)
0
14. Simon Nicholls (ATT)
6