Match Report


NapoliNapoli     RegginaReggina
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Boudewijn Van Der VaartB. Van Der Vaart74
G
1
G
67Michele BellottoM. Bellotto
Nicola EspinalN. Espinal70
D
2
D
77Tiago FernandesT. Fernandes
Joris MoelikerJ. Moeliker69
D
captain3
D
68Salvatore Del GrossoS. Del Grosso
Renato AlbinoR. Albino68
D
4
D
62Dayo ScarpiD. Scarpi
Tomas EspinalT. Espinal65
D
5
M
71Alessandro Da RoldA. Da Rold
Leonardo BressanL. Bressan68
M
6captain
M
70Gianmarco MazzoliG. Mazzoli
Rafael AlonsoR. Alonso66
M
7
M
69Angelo ColonnelloA. Colonnello
Simone Di CanioS. Di Canio64
M
8
M
69Cesare Di FabioC. Di Fabio
Eddy ZanottiE. Zanotti75
A
9
A
76Raul MarazzinaR. Marazzina
David CesarettiD. Cesaretti69
A
10
A
70Arnauld SilvestriA. Silvestri
Paolo BarmbyP. Barmby66
A
11
A
65Zerbini SemioliZ. Semioli
 
Evans CroceE. Croce61
M
12
M
68Adilson SchilderA. Schilder
Juan CabreraJ. Cabrera61
D
13
G
63Alessandro BianchessiA. Bianchessi
Fausto BelliniF. Bellini60
D
14
M
62Gian Luca BaronioG. Baronio

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Reggina. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Corrado Mezzano.


0.00
The first half starts with Reggina kicking off!
3.01
Gianmarco Mazzoli makes a simple pass to Raul Marazzina. Raul Marazzina lofts in a cross ball towards Zerbini Semioli. Zerbini Semioli heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.52
Leonardo Bressan sees David Cesaretti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Cesaretti lofts in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Michele Bellotto. Excellent save.
10.57
Joris Moeliker hacks Arnauld Silvestri from behind! Joris Moeliker is shown the yellow card! Arnauld Silvestri stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.28
Cesare Di Fabio threads a neat ball through to Zerbini Semioli. Zerbini Semioli shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
15.30
Rafael Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Eddy Zanotti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.02
Simone Di Canio passes the ball forward to Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dayo Scarpi.
18.06
Leonardo Bressan flicks a high ball forward to David Cesaretti who takes it down. David Cesaretti whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.40
Cesare Di Fabio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Silvestri. Arnauld Silvestri whips in a cross ball towards Raul Marazzina. Raul Marazzina heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Boudewijn Van Der Vaart had no chance!! Goal for Reggina!
24.16
Rafael Alonso laces a through ball forward to Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.37
Rafael Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby plays a scrappy one-two with David Cesaretti and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paolo Barmby makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
30.13
Cesare Di Fabio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cesare Di Fabio finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
32.21
Dayo Scarpi knocks the ball forward to Gianmarco Mazzoli. Gianmarco Mazzoli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zerbini Semioli. Zerbini Semioli shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Boudewijn Van Der Vaart keeps it out!
36.12
Simone Di Canio sees Eddy Zanotti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a cross ball towards David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Michele Bellotto easily picks it out of the air!
38.33
Renato Albino flicks a high pass forward. Simone Di Canio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simone Di Canio flicks a high pass forward. David Cesaretti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.17
Angelo Colonnello threads a neat ball through to Zerbini Semioli. Zerbini Semioli controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Arnauld Silvestri through on goal. Arnauld Silvestri muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Boudewijn Van Der Vaart. What a great pair of hands!
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. Reggina also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Napoli kick off and get the second half underway!
48.17
Leonardo Bressan flicks a high pass forward. Eddy Zanotti controls it well on his chest. Eddy Zanotti whips in a cross ball towards David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.46
Simone Di Canio flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.52
Rafael Alonso threads the ball through to Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Fernandes.
55.20
Rafael Alonso sees Paolo Barmby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Barmby shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
57.55
Leonardo Bressan flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Barmby who takes it down. Paolo Barmby lofts in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti makes a deft header. Michele Bellotto easily punches it away to safety.
59.04
Nicola Espinal hits a low pass to Rafael Alonso. Rafael Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby shoots from distance. Michele Bellotto easily gets down and covers it.
60.20
Alessandro Da Rold kicks a strong pass forward to Arnauld Silvestri. Arnauld Silvestri shoots from 25 yards but Boudewijn Van Der Vaart is on top of it.
61.22
Gianmarco Mazzoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Silvestri. Arnauld Silvestri plays a one-two with Zerbini Semioli and rushes in on goal... Joris Moeliker catches Arnauld Silvestri on the ankles. Arnauld Silvestri appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
63.38
Tiago Fernandes catches Eddy Zanotti on the ankles. Tiago Fernandes is shown the yellow card! Eddy Zanotti carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.56
With great vision, Nicola Espinal plays the ball forward to Simone Di Canio. Simone Di Canio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simone Di Canio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Fernandes.
77.21
Napoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation. Reggina have made 2 substitutions with Alessandro Bianchessi replacing Arnauld Silvestri and Gian Luca Baronio replacing Dayo Scarpi .
81.25
Eddy Zanotti sees Paolo Barmby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Barmby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gian Luca Baronio.
83.10
Simone Di Canio knocks the ball forward to Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gian Luca Baronio.
85.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Tomas Espinal plays the ball forward to Leonardo Bressan. Showing composure, Leonardo Bressan laces a through ball forward to Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.51
Without breaking stride, Rafael Alonso plays the ball forward to Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
Gianmarco Mazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Raul Marazzina easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raul Marazzina finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Napoli

Reggina
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
27.2%
45.7%
27.2%

Scorers
Paolo Barmby 38
David Cesaretti 48
Raul Marazzina 20, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Raul Marazzina of Reggina

Match Ratings