Match Report
| Napoli | Napoli |  |  | Perugia | Perugia | ||||||||||||||||
| Jonathan Julian Pitt | Jonathan Julian Pitt | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Henrique Cardona | H. Cardona |  | 78 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 |  | Marcos Hidalgo | M. Hidalgo | |||||||||
| Harry Young | H. Young |  | 71 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Fernando Montero | F. Montero | ||||||||
| Arno Götz | A. Götz |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | | D | 65 |  | Piero Marazzina | P. Marazzina | ||||||||
| Tijani Mathijssen | T. Mathijssen |  | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Steve Vernazza | S. Vernazza | |||||||||
| Matjaz Gautieri | M. Gautieri | | 63 | D | | 5 | | D | 59 |  | Eduardo Reis | E. Reis | |||||||||
| Scott McGrory | S. McGrory |  | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 |  | Michael Ciavardini | M. Ciavardini | |||||||||
| Ade Akinbiyi | A. Akinbiyi |  | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Tobias Birkwald | T. Birkwald | |||||||||
| Kew Schulp | K. Schulp | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Ole Hesp | O. Hesp | |||||||||
| Sebastian Wieczorek | S. Wieczorek | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Alassandro Ravanelli | A. Ravanelli | |||||||||
| Fernando Martins | F. Martins | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Filipe Sousa | F. Sousa | |||||||||
| Alejandro Blanco | A. Blanco | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | John Newby | J. Newby | |||||||||
| Max Gallagher | M. Gallagher | | 68 | A | | 12 | | M | 66 | | Robert Bower | R. Bower | |||||||||
| Yuri Nanami | Y. Nanami |  | 68 | M | | 13 | | M | 63 | | Elena Fernandez | E. Fernandez | |||||||||
| Hugo Enyinnaya | H. Enyinnaya | | 72 | D | | 14 | | A | 62 | | Robbie Terry | R. Terry | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Perugia. A crowd of 19,242 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Napoli and Perugia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Savino.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Napoli and Perugia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Savino.
0.00
0-0Napoli start the match!
3.43
0-0Scott McGrory threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Wieczorek. Sebastian Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Blanco. Alejandro Blanco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marcos Hidalgo punches it away to safety.
8.13
0-0Tobias Birkwald sees Alassandro Ravanelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alassandro Ravanelli lofts in a cross ball towards John Newby. John Newby gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
9.19
1-0Matjaz Gautieri plays the ball forward to Ade Akinbiyi. Ade Akinbiyi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ade Akinbiyi makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alejandro Blanco. Alejandro Blanco comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.53
1-0Kew Schulp runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kew Schulp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Piero Marazzina.
24.03
Kew Schulp knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Martins. Fernando Martins plays a one-two with Alejandro Blanco and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Fernando Martins provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fernando Martins!
27.45
2-0Steve Vernazza catches Alejandro Blanco on the ankles. Steve Vernazza is warned by the referee! Alejandro Blanco runs off the knock.
28.00
Ade Akinbiyi takes a quick throw-in. Kew Schulp changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kew Schulp plays a scrappy one-two with Alejandro Blanco and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kew Schulp tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.21
3-0Michael Ciavardini brings the ball forward. Michael Ciavardini whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Harry Young!
34.21
Eduardo Reis surges forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Eduardo Reis stretches the opposition's defence. Eduardo Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henrique Cardona who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Napoli have changed their lineup with Hugo Enyinnaya replacing Matjaz Gautieri. Perugia appear unchanged since the first half. The Perugia players seem much more motivated whilst the Napoli players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Perugia kick off the second half!
47.57
Ole Hesp threads the ball through to John Newby. John Newby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.40
Michael Ciavardini knocks the ball forward to Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa shoots from long range but it flies wide!
49.17
Ade Akinbiyi flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Blanco who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Martins. Fernando Martins tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
55.14
Steve Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Ole Hesp collects the pass. Ole Hesp runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ole Hesp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Young.
60.47
4-0Napoli have made a substitution with Max Gallagher replacing Alejandro Blanco and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Perugia have made 3 substitutions with Robert Bower replacing Steve Vernazza, Elena Fernandez replacing Ole Hesp and Robbie Terry replacing John Newby .
66.30
Kew Schulp flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Martins who brings the ball under control. Fernando Martins edges inside the box! Fernando Martins rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fernando Martins! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Portuguese player!
77.41
Napoli have made a substitution with Yuri Nanami replacing Scott McGrory .
83.14
Michael Ciavardini sees Robbie Terry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robbie Terry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Henrique Cardona gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
85.11
Kew Schulp makes a simple pass to Max Gallagher. Max Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Martins. Fernando Martins jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
87.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Reis plays the ball forward to Tobias Birkwald. Tobias Birkwald makes a probing pass to Robbie Terry. Robbie Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
5-0Yuri Nanami kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Wieczorek. Sebastian Wieczorek knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fernando Martins is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
23.9%
43.3%
32.8%
Scorers
| Alejandro Blanco 9 Fernando Martins 24, 49, 66 Kew Schulp 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Martins of Napoli |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Henrique Cardona (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Harry Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arno Götz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tijani Mathijssen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matjaz Gautieri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ade Akinbiyi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kew Schulp (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Sebastian Wieczorek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Martins (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alejandro Blanco (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Max Gallagher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Yuri Nanami (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Hugo Enyinnaya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Marcos Hidalgo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Montero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Piero Marazzina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Reis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michael Ciavardini (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tobias Birkwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ole Hesp (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alassandro Ravanelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Filipe Sousa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Newby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Bower (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Elena Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Robbie Terry (ATT) | 6 | |