Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play S.L. Benfica in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0S.L. Benfica start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.04
0-0Gianni Rimondini threads a neat ball through to Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.02
0-0Gianni Rimondini flicks a high pass forward. Kyo Nakata controls it well on his chest. Kyo Nakata makes a great pass forward. Shima Nakata runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
8.40
0-1Sho Okamoto makes an attacking run forward. Sho Okamoto plays a scrappy one-two with Regillio Alberda and advances towards the goal... Sho Okamoto shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.10
0-1Aladino Franceschini threads the ball through to John Hopkin. John Hopkin passes the ball forward to Wilco Claes. Wilco Claes runs straight at the defence! Samuel Romero clumsily knocks into Wilco Claes. Penalty not given!!
15.02
Roger Vonk laces a through ball forward to Gianni Rimondini. Gianni Rimondini flicks a high pass forward to Shima Nakata who brings the ball under control. Shima Nakata shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.15
Lars Seifert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sho Okamoto. Sho Okamoto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda makes a great pass forward. Shima Nakata runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
22.57
0-2Aladino Franceschini lofts the ball long. Gianni La Marca shoots from outside the area but Vicente Cordoba is on top of it.
24.02
John Hopkin threads the ball through to Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski whips in a cross ball towards Hachiro Watanabe. Hachiro Watanabe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.54
Torsten Poschner hits a low pass to Pieter Van Den Brom. Pieter Van Den Brom makes a probing pass to Gianni La Marca. Gianni La Marca shoots from outside the area. Vicente Cordoba gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
32.28
Torsten Poschner makes a strong solo run forward. Torsten Poschner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Torsten Poschner lofts in a cross ball towards Hachiro Watanabe. Hachiro Watanabe beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.37
Sho Okamoto threads a neat ball through to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata plays a one-two with Shima Nakata and rushes in on goal... Kyo Nakata shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half. The Napoli players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Napoli kick off!
47.42
2-3Maarten Claessens threads a neat ball through to Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda rushes past Torsten Poschner! Some silky footwork from Regillio Alberda provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
48.38
2-3John Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Maarten Claessens. The referee warns John Hopkin to calm down! Maarten Claessens runs off the knock.
54.10
John Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Hachiro Watanabe. Hachiro Watanabe controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Wilco Claes through on goal. Wilco Claes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Vicente Cordoba. What a great pair of hands!
57.31
Gianni Rimondini sees Regillio Alberda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Regillio Alberda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Hugo Fernandes gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
60.05
2-3Napoli have made 3 substitutions with Diego Van Basten replacing Aladino Franceschini, Andre Mercuri replacing John Hopkin and Nelson Vivas replacing Tomasz Swierczewski .
66.29
Rodolfo De Poli knocks the ball to his team mate, Pieter Van Den Brom. Pieter Van Den Brom advances with the ball. Pieter Van Den Brom whips in a cross ball towards Wilco Claes. Wilco Claes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.18
Gianni Rimondini flicks a high pass forward. Shima Nakata collects the pass. Shima Nakata flicks the ball to his team mate, Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
81.09
Pieter Van Den Brom sees Hachiro Watanabe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hachiro Watanabe knocks in a cross ball towards Wilco Claes. Wilco Claes makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Vicente Cordoba keeps it out!
83.46
Andre Mercuri catches Gianni Rimondini on the ankles. The referee brings Andre Mercuri to one side and gives him a warning! Gianni Rimondini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.35
Ighli Cento makes a simple pass to Andre Mercuri. Andre Mercuri flicks a high pass forward. Wilco Claes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wilco Claes skips past Cesar Monteiro! Wilco Claes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Vicente Cordoba!
89.17
3-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Sho Okamoto passes the ball forward to Shima Nakata. Shima Nakata plays a perfect one-two with Kyo Nakata and rushes in on goal... Shima Nakata rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
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
| Hachiro Watanabe 24, 32 Wilco Claes 66 | Sho Okamoto 8 Shima Nakata 15 Kyo Nakata 38 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Fernandes (GK)
6
2. Ighli Cento (DEF)
6
3. Torsten Poschner (DEF)
7
4. Rodolfo De Poli (DEF)
6
5. Aladino Franceschini (DEF)
6
6. Pieter Van Den Brom (MID)
7
7. John Hopkin (MID)
6
8. Hachiro Watanabe (ATT)
9
9. Tomasz Swierczewski (ATT)
6
10. Wilco Claes (ATT)
8
11. Gianni La Marca (ATT)
6
12. Diego Van Basten (DEF)
6
13. Andre Mercuri (MID)
6
14. Nelson Vivas (ATT)
6
1. Vicente Cordoba (GK)
7
2. Cesar Monteiro (DEF)
6
3. Roger Vonk (DEF)
6
4. Lars Seifert (DEF)
6
5. Samuel Romero (DEF)
6
6. Gianni Rimondini (MID)
7
7. Sho Okamoto (MID)
8
8. Maarten Claessens (MID)
6
9. Shima Nakata (ATT)
8
10. Kyo Nakata (ATT)
7
11. Regillio Alberda (ATT)
7
12. Edgar Fernandes (ATT)
0
13. Pedro Viana (MID)
0
14. Bunji Takahashi (ATT)
0