Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to AC Milan. A crowd of 16,519 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Napoli and AC Milan are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Corrado Mezzano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Napoli and AC Milan are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Corrado Mezzano.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AC Milan get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Danilo Bertani surges forward with the ball. Danilo Bertani sees Cristiano Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristiano Tavares knocks the ball forward, putting Cesare Magoni through on goal. Cesare Magoni tries a spectacular strike. Boudewijn Van Der Vaart gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
3.58
0-0George Scholes comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Bressan. George Scholes is shown the yellow card! Leonardo Bressan stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.00
Joris Moeliker comes in with a late challenge on Cesare Magoni. The referee calls over Joris Moeliker and shows him a yellow card! Cesare Magoni stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.31
0-0Nicola Espinal flicks a high pass forward. Simone Di Canio collects the pass. Simone Di Canio passes the ball forward to Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mirco Berretta.
12.43
0-0Leonardo Bressan chips the ball to his team mate, Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Lillo. Danilo Bertani barges into Samuele Lillo. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
15.41
0-0Juan Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Alonso. Rafael Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a cross ball towards David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti makes a deft header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.37
0-1Diaw Brevi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Schöll. Rainer Schöll darts forward. Rainer Schöll knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Tavares. With a superhuman jump, Cristiano Tavares connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.27
Tomas Rizzitelli kicks a strong pass forward to Cesare Magoni. Cesare Magoni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.11
Simone Di Canio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Lillo. Samuele Lillo beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
26.12
Rafael Alonso knocks the ball forward to David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
28.33
Joris Moeliker flicks the ball to his team mate, Simone Di Canio. Simone Di Canio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuele Lillo. Samuele Lillo lofts in a cross ball towards David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Moreno Faccini had no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
33.15
Juan Cabrera sees Rafael Alonso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Lillo. Samuele Lillo makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
38.50
Bastián Soto sees Rainer Schöll in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Schöll flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Tavares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Tavares advances inside the box! Cristiano Tavares muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Napoli appear unchanged since the first half. AC Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Milan players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Napoli kick off!
48.17
1-1Rafael Alonso barges into Rainer Schöll. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rainer Schöll gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.34
Leonardo Bressan knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Lillo. Samuele Lillo shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
53.46
Leonardo Bressan makes a simple pass to Samuele Lillo. Samuele Lillo lofts in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
60.02
Leonardo Bressan flicks a high pass forward to Eddy Zanotti who brings the ball under control. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mirco Berretta.
61.26
Rainer Schöll catches Rafael Alonso on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Alonso runs off the knock.
63.13
Leonardo Bressan flicks a high pass forward. David Cesaretti controls it well on his chest. David Cesaretti whips in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. With a superhuman jump, Eddy Zanotti connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Moreno Faccini is on top of it.
65.35
Franco Mazzola sees Rafael Alonso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Alonso plays the ball forward to Samuele Lillo. Samuele Lillo knocks in a cross ball towards David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Moreno Faccini easily picks it out of the air!
72.04
Leonardo Bressan flicks a high ball forward to Samuele Lillo who takes it down. Samuele Lillo lofts in a cross ball towards David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti whips the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.55
Rafael Alonso sees Samuele Lillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuele Lillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.22
1-1Napoli have made a substitution with Fausto Bellini replacing David Cesaretti .
78.29
Rainer Schöll takes it forward alone. Rainer Schöll shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Boudewijn Van Der Vaart keeps it out!
81.44
Simone Di Canio takes it forward alone. Simone Di Canio shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
87.58
1-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.2%
27.8%
Play Area
21.5%
49.4%
29.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Cesaretti of Napoli |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Boudewijn Van Der Vaart (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nicola Espinal (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Franco Mazzola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joris Moeliker (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Juan Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leonardo Bressan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rafael Alonso (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Simone Di Canio (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eddy Zanotti (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | David Cesaretti (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Samuele Lillo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Warren Montague (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Evans Croce (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fausto Bellini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Moreno Faccini (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Bastián Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Danilo Bertani (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mirco Berretta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diaw Brevi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomas Rizzitelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rainer Schöll (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | George Scholes (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Cesare Magoni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cristiano Tavares (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ferry Brouwer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mattia Pedone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aldo Sommese (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurizio Carbone (ATT) | 0 | |