Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Napoli. A crowd of 18,462 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Corrado Mezzano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Corrado Mezzano.
0.00
0-0Chievo Verona get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Anthony Suker advances with the ball. Anthony Suker shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Boudewijn Van Der Vaart. Excellent save.
4.28
Anthony Suker threads a neat ball through to Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Boudewijn Van Der Vaart manages to gather it.
12.34
0-0Lari Matinpoika hits a low pass to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe lofts in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov makes a convincing header but Joris Moeliker is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
16.44
Lari Matinpoika kicks a strong pass forward to Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Boudewijn Van Der Vaart.
21.52
With a delightful solo run, Lari Matinpoika stretches the opposition's defence. Lari Matinpoika shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Boudewijn Van Der Vaart manages to gather it comfortably.
22.43
0-0Evans Croce threads a neat ball through to David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti cuts inside the box! David Cesaretti comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
24.18
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.13
0-0Joris Moeliker makes a probing pass to Leonardo Bressan. Leonardo Bressan knocks the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Sabin. Mathieu Sabin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.10
0-0Evans Croce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti plays a scrappy one-two with Mathieu Sabin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jimmy Miller hacks David Cesaretti from behind! Penalty for Napoli!!
32.10
0-0The referee points to the spot..
33.44
David Cesaretti steps up but it goes wide.
36.19
Andre Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Hryhoriy Kasyanov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hryhoriy Kasyanov edges inside the box! Hryhoriy Kasyanov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.58
Thierry Brighton sees space and advances. Thierry Brighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Franco Mazzola.
44.32
Evans Croce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Sabin. Mathieu Sabin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Dryden who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Napoli get the second half underway!
47.54
0-1Leonardo Bressan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a cross ball towards David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti makes a convincing header. It's there!! Frank Dryden has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.29
Anthony Suker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.16
0-1Nicola Espinal hacks Thomas Gutiérrez from behind! The referee calls over Nicola Espinal and warns him to calm down! Thomas Gutiérrez runs off the knock.
57.16
Free kick to Chievo Verona just outside the area...
58.20
Thomas Gutiérrez takes a stuttering run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
59.12
Evans Croce chips the ball to his team mate, Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti whips in a cross ball towards David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
61.38
Joakim Markuksenpoika sees space and advances. Joakim Markuksenpoika laces a through ball forward to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
67.36
Andre Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Hryhoriy Kasyanov controls it well on his chest. Hryhoriy Kasyanov lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Boudewijn Van Der Vaart!
69.05
Thierry Brighton threads the ball through to Anthony Suker. Anthony Suker threads a neat ball through to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe whips in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.52
Lari Matinpoika makes a simple pass to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thomas Gutiérrez!
77.29
2-1Napoli have made a substitution with Fausto Bellini replacing David Cesaretti .
79.47
Lari Matinpoika makes a probing pass to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Boudewijn Van Der Vaart who gathers it comfortably.
81.43
Hryhoriy Kasyanov catches Franco Mazzola on the ankles. Hryhoriy Kasyanov is warned by the referee! Franco Mazzola stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.02
Thierry Brighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lari Matinpoika. Lari Matinpoika makes a simple pass to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.46
Lari Matinpoika darts forward. Lari Matinpoika knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
2-1Eddy Zanotti clumsily knocks into Joakim Markuksenpoika. The referee calls over Eddy Zanotti and shows him a yellow card! Joakim Markuksenpoika grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
21.2%
43.9%
34.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lari Matinpoika of Chievo Verona |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frank Dryden (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jimmy Miller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thierry Brighton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Kevin Raff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Joakim Markuksenpoika (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Suker (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lari Matinpoika (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Andre Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hryhoriy Kasyanov (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Laurent Tanghe (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Thomas Gutiérrez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Youl Alidor Soumah (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Monteiro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Omer Bailey (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Boudewijn Van Der Vaart (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nicola Espinal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Franco Mazzola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joris Moeliker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leonardo Bressan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafael Alonso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Evans Croce (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eddy Zanotti (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | David Cesaretti (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mathieu Sabin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Warren Montague (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Morgan Cirillo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fausto Bellini (DEF) | 6 | |