Match Report


AC MonzaAC Monza     NapoliNapoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ottavio CassettiO. Cassetti77
G
1
G
74Boudewijn Van Der VaartB. Van Der Vaart
Fabian Natale Del VecchioF. Del Vecchio75
D
2
D
70Nicola EspinalN. Espinal
Martino MonettaM. Monetta71
D
3captain
D
69Franco MazzolaF. Mazzola
Sebastian MetzgerS. Metzger69
D
4
D
69Joris MoelikerJ. Moeliker
Stuart WhiteS. White68
D
5
D
61Juan CabreraJ. Cabrera
Dennis BakkatiD. Bakkati77
M
captain6
M
68Leonardo BressanL. Bressan
Guerino CapezzutoG. Capezzuto70
M
7
M
66Rafael AlonsoR. Alonso
Manuele LopezM. Lopez57
M
8
M
64Simone Di CanioS. Di Canio
Fabian Natale FerrareseF. Ferrarese72
A
9
A
75Eddy ZanottiE. Zanotti
Mariano AmbrosiniM. Ambrosini63
A
10
A
69David CesarettiD. Cesaretti
Vittorio BaldiniV. Baldini61
A
11
A
66Mathieu SabinM. Sabin
 
Matteo CaputoM. Caputo74
G
12
D
61Warren MontagueW. Montague
Jakob WilkeJ. Wilke68
G
13
M
61Evans CroceE. Croce
Jon CollymoreJ. Collymore62
D
14
D
60Fausto BelliniF. Bellini

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Napoli. A crowd of 18,834 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AC Monza and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franco Guidoni.


0.00
The first half starts with Napoli kicking off!
2.49
Simone Di Canio hits a low pass to David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martino Monetta.
3.34
Sebastian Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Lopez controls it well on his chest. Manuele Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Natale Ferrarese who takes it down. Fabian Natale Ferrarese plays a one-two with Vittorio Baldini and advances towards the goal... Fabian Natale Ferrarese shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
8.15
Leonardo Bressan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Leonardo Bressan kicks a strong pass forward to Eddy Zanotti but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.36
Dennis Bakkati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Ambrosini. Mariano Ambrosini knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Vittorio Baldini is offside!
20.56
Leonardo Bressan sees Mathieu Sabin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mathieu Sabin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Natale Del Vecchio.
28.16
Rafael Alonso makes a simple pass to David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart White.
32.54
AC Monza have made a substitution with Jakob Wilke replacing Stuart White .
33.61
Guerino Capezzuto flicks a high pass forward to Mariano Ambrosini who brings the ball under control. Mariano Ambrosini plays a one-two with Fabian Natale Ferrarese and advances towards the goal... Mariano Ambrosini rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Boudewijn Van Der Vaart manages to gather it effortlessly.
39.37
Leonardo Bressan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti whips in a cross ball towards Mathieu Sabin. Mathieu Sabin makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.40
Franco Mazzola makes a strong solo run forward. Franco Mazzola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Sabin. Mathieu Sabin lofts in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti heads the ball goalwards. Ottavio Cassetti didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
Fabian Natale Del Vecchio flicks a high ball forward to Guerino Capezzuto who takes it down. Guerino Capezzuto flicks a high pass forward. Vittorio Baldini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vittorio Baldini shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Boudewijn Van Der Vaart smothers it!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with AC Monza kicking off!
49.58
Guerino Capezzuto hits a low pass to Mariano Ambrosini. Mariano Ambrosini shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
51.49
Simone Di Canio sees Mathieu Sabin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mathieu Sabin shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
53.07
Franco Mazzola comes in with a late challenge on Vittorio Baldini. Franco Mazzola is shown the yellow card! Vittorio Baldini stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.03
Martino Monetta knocks the ball to his team mate, Guerino Capezzuto. Guerino Capezzuto flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Ambrosini. Mariano Ambrosini cuts inside the box! Mariano Ambrosini rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.06
Simone Di Canio sees Eddy Zanotti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddy Zanotti lofts in a cross ball towards David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
59.11
Manuele Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian Natale Ferrarese. Fabian Natale Ferrarese plays a one-two with Mariano Ambrosini and rushes in on goal... Fabian Natale Ferrarese strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Boudewijn Van Der Vaart easily gets down and covers it.
60.40
Simone Di Canio flicks a high ball forward to Eddy Zanotti who takes it down. Eddy Zanotti whips in a cross ball towards David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti whips the ball goalwards with his head. Ottavio Cassetti picks it out of the air!
61.09
Leonardo Bressan decides to run forward with the ball. Leonardo Bressan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
66.53
Franco Mazzola passes the ball forward to Rafael Alonso. With imagination, Rafael Alonso plays the ball forward to David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.57
Joris Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Bressan collects the pass. Leonardo Bressan kicks a strong pass forward to Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti advances inside the box! Fabian Natale Del Vecchio hacks Eddy Zanotti from behind! Penalty not given!!
71.45
Joris Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Alonso collects the pass. Rafael Alonso takes it forward alone. Rafael Alonso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
75.19
Leonardo Bressan passes the ball forward to Mathieu Sabin. Mathieu Sabin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ottavio Cassetti who gathers it comfortably.
77.30
Napoli have made a substitution with Fausto Bellini replacing David Cesaretti .
78.32
Leonardo Bressan sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Bressan knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
81.05
Leonardo Bressan comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Wilke. Leonardo Bressan is shown the yellow card! Jakob Wilke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.46
Rafael Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fausto Bellini. Fausto Bellini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
85.42
Dennis Bakkati flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Ferrarese collects the pass. Fabian Natale Ferrarese makes a probing pass to Mariano Ambrosini but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

AC Monza

Napoli
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
30.5%
47.6%
22%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Bressan of Napoli

Match Ratings