Match Report


SalernitanaSalernitana     NapoliNapoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jonathan CassanoJ. Cassano69
G
1
G
74Boudewijn Van Der VaartB. Van Der Vaart
Eddy DoardoE. Doardo71
D
2
D
70Nicola EspinalN. Espinal
Duccio SerenaD. Serena70
D
3captain
D
69Joris MoelikerJ. Moeliker
Richard WoodcockR. Woodcock70
D
4
D
68Renato AlbinoR. Albino
Zerbini PinedaZ. Pineda58
D
5
D
65Tomas EspinalT. Espinal
Gill MelosiG. Melosi68
M
6
M
68Leonardo BressanL. Bressan
Diogo MarquesD. Marques63
M
7
M
66Rafael AlonsoR. Alonso
Matjaz DonatiM. Donati62
M
8
M
64Simone Di CanioS. Di Canio
Dayo MarascoD. Marasco75
A
9
A
75Eddy ZanottiE. Zanotti
Oscar Jr. OrociniO. Orocini68
A
captain10
A
69David CesarettiD. Cesaretti
Garcia Duque MercuriG. Mercuri68
A
11
A
66Paolo BarmbyP. Barmby
 
Hugo DominguezH. Dominguez66
A
12
M
61Evans CroceE. Croce
Tjalle BisselingT. Bisseling63
G
13
D
61Juan CabreraJ. Cabrera
Giovanni M. Di NapoliG. Di Napoli59
A
14
D
60Fausto BelliniF. Bellini

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Arechi where Salernitana play host to Napoli in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Salernitana are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aldo Damiani.


0.00
Salernitana start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.44
Matjaz Donati sees Garcia Duque Mercuri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garcia Duque Mercuri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.46
Rafael Alonso sees David Cesaretti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Cesaretti edges inside the box! David Cesaretti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Jonathan Cassano.
5.15
Corner kick to Napoli. Paolo Barmby chips it out wide. Gill Melosi reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
6.09
Zerbini Pineda hits a low pass to Matjaz Donati. Matjaz Donati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dayo Marasco. Dayo Marasco knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Orocini. Oscar Jr. Orocini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.53
Simone Di Canio threads the ball through to Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jonathan Cassano didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.53
Diogo Marques flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Mercuri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garcia Duque Mercuri lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Orocini. Oscar Jr. Orocini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
15.54
Rafael Alonso plays the ball forward to David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
16.55
Matjaz Donati makes a probing pass to Oscar Jr. Orocini. Oscar Jr. Orocini knocks in a cross ball towards Dayo Marasco. Dayo Marasco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.07
Simone Di Canio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simone Di Canio lofts in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Napoli!
27.19
Gill Melosi flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Jr. Orocini who brings the ball under control. Oscar Jr. Orocini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Boudewijn Van Der Vaart who gathers it comfortably.
28.51
Joris Moeliker threads a neat ball through to Rafael Alonso. Rafael Alonso surges forward with the ball. Rafael Alonso shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.59
Leonardo Bressan sees Paolo Barmby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Barmby whips in a cross ball towards David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti powers a header at goal. David Cesaretti scores for Napoli!!
36.00
With vision, Gill Melosi laces a weighted ball forward to Garcia Duque Mercuri. Garcia Duque Mercuri finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
38.47
Paolo Barmby barges into Zerbini Pineda. Paolo Barmby is warned by the referee! Zerbini Pineda stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Simone Di Canio plays the ball forward to David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jonathan Cassano had no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
45.00
Paolo Barmby comes in with a late challenge on Eddy Doardo. The referee calls over Paolo Barmby again and warns him to calm down! Eddy Doardo stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Napoli kicking off!
51.55
Eddy Zanotti clumsily knocks into Duccio Serena. Eddy Zanotti is warned by the referee! Duccio Serena stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.14
Diogo Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Orocini. Oscar Jr. Orocini skips past Joris Moeliker! Oscar Jr. Orocini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Joris Moeliker happens to be in the right place to block it.
59.11
Gill Melosi hits a low pass to Garcia Duque Mercuri. Garcia Duque Mercuri lofts in a cross ball towards Dayo Marasco. Dayo Marasco finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.41
Richard Woodcock catches Leonardo Bressan on the ankles. Richard Woodcock is warned by the referee! Leonardo Bressan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.13
Eddy Doardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gill Melosi. Showing composure, Gill Melosi plays the ball forward to Garcia Duque Mercuri. Garcia Duque Mercuri shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.32
Simone Di Canio flicks a high pass forward. Eddy Zanotti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddy Zanotti lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Jonathan Cassano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.58
Nicola Espinal sees Simone Di Canio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Simone Di Canio laces a weighted ball forward to David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.13
Renato Albino flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Bressan who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Bressan makes an attacking run forward. Leonardo Bressan knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti makes a convincing header. Jonathan Cassano comfortably punches it away to safety.
75.29
Matjaz Donati sees space and advances. Matjaz Donati knocks in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Mercuri. Garcia Duque Mercuri directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Boudewijn Van Der Vaart had no chance!! Goal for Salernitana!
77.29
Napoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
81.43
Renato Albino comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Jr. Orocini. The referee warns Renato Albino to calm down! Oscar Jr. Orocini runs off the knock.
85.26
Gill Melosi barges into David Cesaretti. Gill Melosi is warned by the referee! David Cesaretti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.04
Diogo Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Dayo Marasco. Dayo Marasco whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Orocini. Oscar Jr. Orocini makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Salernitana

Napoli
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
29.6%
44.4%
25.9%

Scorers
Dayo Marasco 17
Garcia Duque Mercuri 75
Eddy Zanotti 20
Rafael Alonso 29
David Cesaretti 33
Paolo Barmby 42, 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Barmby of Napoli

Match Ratings