Match Report


NapoliNapoli     Inter MilanInter Milan
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Boudewijn Van Der VaartB. Van Der Vaart74
G
1
G
74Federico ArticoF. Artico
Nicola EspinalN. Espinal70
D
2
D
67Thomas GuyotT. Guyot
Franco MazzolaF. Mazzola69
D
captain3
D
67Said DekkerS. Dekker
Joris MoelikerJ. Moeliker69
D
4
D
66Colin McallisterC. Mcallister
Juan CabreraJ. Cabrera61
D
5
M
80Pierre G. ArgilliP. Argilli
Leonardo BressanL. Bressan68
M
6
M
69Gabriele GianelloG. Gianello
Rafael AlonsoR. Alonso66
M
7captain
M
65Simon Lua-LuaS. Lua-Lua
Simone Di CanioS. Di Canio64
M
8
M
63Jason AgbohJ. Agboh
Eddy ZanottiE. Zanotti75
A
9
A
75Abel AntunesA. Antunes
David CesarettiD. Cesaretti69
A
10
A
73Pierre-Alain PerezP. Perez
Mathieu SabinM. Sabin66
A
11
A
70Jero BourdeauJ. Bourdeau
 
Warren MontagueW. Montague61
D
12
A
69Stefano NicolettiS. Nicoletti
Evans CroceE. Croce61
M
13
D
66Remco KorogluR. Koroglu
Fausto BelliniF. Bellini60
D
14
G
60Jurgen TouzaniJ. Touzani

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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 Inter Milan. A crowd of 17,451 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Ambrosetti.


0.00
The first half starts with Inter Milan kicking off!
3.21
Gabriele Gianello changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gabriele Gianello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.31
Colin Mcallister makes a probing pass to Gabriele Gianello. Gabriele Gianello plays the ball forward to Jero Bourdeau. Jero Bourdeau sees Abel Antunes just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Abel Antunes tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.05
Simone Di Canio makes a simple pass to David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti whips in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.26
Nicola Espinal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Bressan. Leonardo Bressan makes a simple pass to Mathieu Sabin. Mathieu Sabin knocks in a cross ball towards David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Federico Artico didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.30
Thomas Guyot pushes mid-way up the pitch. Thomas Guyot kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Alain Perez. Pierre-Alain Perez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicola Espinal.
30.15
Said Dekker threads a neat ball through to Simon Lua-Lua. Simon Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Jero Bourdeau. Jero Bourdeau shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Boudewijn Van Der Vaart manages to gather it.
33.03
Rafael Alonso flicks a high pass forward. David Cesaretti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Cesaretti lofts in a cross ball towards Mathieu Sabin. Mathieu Sabin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
34.04
Simone Di Canio barges into Gabriele Gianello. The referee calls over Simone Di Canio and shows him a yellow card! Gabriele Gianello stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.40
Simon Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Alain Perez. Pierre-Alain Perez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola Espinal.
39.08
Said Dekker catches David Cesaretti on the ankles. Said Dekker is shown the yellow card! David Cesaretti carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.15
Simone Di Canio barges into Pierre G. Argilli. The referee calls over Simone Di Canio and warns him to calm down! Pierre G. Argilli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Inter Milan also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Napoli kicking off!
47.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Said Dekker plays the ball forward to Simon Lua-Lua. Simon Lua-Lua sees Abel Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.54
Rafael Alonso makes a probing pass to Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Federico Artico who gathers it comfortably.
54.58
Simone Di Canio clumsily knocks into Pierre G. Argilli. The referee calls over Simone Di Canio again and warns him to calm down! Pierre G. Argilli runs off the knock.
57.06
Simon Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to Abel Antunes who takes it down. Abel Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Boudewijn Van Der Vaart who gathers it comfortably.
59.40
Leonardo Bressan flicks a high pass forward. Mathieu Sabin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mathieu Sabin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.50
Jason Agboh takes it forward alone. Jason Agboh knocks in a cross ball towards Jero Bourdeau. Jero Bourdeau whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.26
Colin Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Gianello. Gabriele Gianello hits a low pass to Pierre-Alain Perez. Pierre-Alain Perez shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.56
Joris Moeliker makes a simple pass to Rafael Alonso. Rafael Alonso threads the ball through to Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Guyot.
72.51
Rafael Alonso passes the ball forward to David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.56
Nicola Espinal flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Bressan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Bressan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
75.09
Jason Agboh passes the ball forward to Jero Bourdeau. Jero Bourdeau lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Antunes. Abel Antunes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.09
Napoli have made a substitution with Fausto Bellini replacing David Cesaretti .
78.33
Simon Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Jero Bourdeau controls it well on his chest. Jero Bourdeau lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre-Alain Perez. Pierre-Alain Perez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Boudewijn Van Der Vaart effortlessly punches it away to safety.
81.26
Gabriele Gianello runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gabriele Gianello knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joris Moeliker.
83.48
Thomas Guyot makes a probing pass to Gabriele Gianello. Gabriele Gianello flicks a high pass forward to Abel Antunes who brings the ball under control. Abel Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Jero Bourdeau. Jero Bourdeau heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Joris Moeliker's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
84.45
Corner kick to Inter Milan. Simon Lua-Lua plays it to the far post. Eddy Zanotti reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
85.06
Juan Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Simone Di Canio. Simone Di Canio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fausto Bellini is offside!
87.22
Thomas Guyot flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Lua-Lua. Simon Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Jero Bourdeau. Jero Bourdeau lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre-Alain Perez. Pierre-Alain Perez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Joris Moeliker barges into Pierre-Alain Perez. Joris Moeliker is shown the yellow card! Pierre-Alain Perez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Napoli

Inter Milan
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
28.9%
42.2%
28.9%

Scorers
Eddy Zanotti 20
Abel Antunes 9, 75
Jero Bourdeau 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jero Bourdeau of Inter Milan

Match Ratings