Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Napoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ancona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Datti Mohamed Guardalben.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ancona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Datti Mohamed Guardalben.
0.00
Napoli start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.00
Darren Ferdinand hacks Gianni Florijancic from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianni Florijancic stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.37
Ivone Gattuso catches Ade Akinbiyi on the ankles. The referee brings Ivone Gattuso to one side and gives him a warning! Ade Akinbiyi runs off the knock.
9.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Matjaz Gautieri plays the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks the ball forward to Gianni Florijancic. Gianni Florijancic edges inside the box! Gianni Florijancic shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Kwame Brouwer.
10.42
Sebastian Wieczorek takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Ivone Gattuso reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.12
With imagination, Scott McGrory plays the ball forward to Gianni Florijancic. Gianni Florijancic plays a one-two with Sebastian Wieczorek and advances towards the goal... Gianni Florijancic shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Kwame Brouwer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.42
Ade Akinbiyi flicks a high pass forward. Gianni Florijancic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianni Florijancic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.22
Matjaz Gautieri barges into Pedro Veloso. Matjaz Gautieri is warned by the referee! Pedro Veloso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.03
Napoli are dictating the run of play here today.
30.36
Ighli Ongarato chips the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Rinaldi. Datti Mohamed Rinaldi hits a low pass to Morgan Pastine. Morgan Pastine whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Veloso. Pedro Veloso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Henrique Cardona gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
32.58
Yuri Nanami flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Florijancic. Gianni Florijancic shoots from distance but it flies wide!
34.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Yuri Nanami plays the ball forward to Gianni Florijancic. Gianni Florijancic whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Wieczorek. Sebastian Wieczorek is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.47
Riccardo Minotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Bigica. Paolo Bigica shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.29
Datti Mohamed Rinaldi knocks the ball forward to Pedro Veloso. Pedro Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Bigica but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.02
Gianfranco Brocchi comes in with a late challenge on Scott McGrory. Gianfranco Brocchi is shown the yellow card! Scott McGrory gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.51
Gianfranco Brocchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Veloso. Pedro Veloso hits a low pass to Morgan Pastine. Morgan Pastine shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Morgan Pastine!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ancona appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli have changed their lineup with Max Gallagher replacing Fernando Martins.
45.00
The second half starts with Ancona kicking off!
53.22
Ighli Ongarato takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Ivone Gattuso. Ivone Gattuso threads a neat ball through to Datti Mohamed Rinaldi. Datti Mohamed Rinaldi makes a simple pass to Paolo Bigica. Paolo Bigica knocks in a cross ball towards Morgan Pastine. Morgan Pastine shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Harry Young steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
54.47
Jšrg Van Zimmerman hits a low pass to Ade Akinbiyi. Ade Akinbiyi sees space and advances. Ade Akinbiyi finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.08
Gianfranco Brocchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Morgan Pastine. Morgan Pastine cuts inside the box! Morgan Pastine rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
59.35
Jšrg Van Zimmerman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ade Akinbiyi. Ade Akinbiyi flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Wieczorek. Sebastian Wieczorek lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Florijancic. Gianni Florijancic makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
60.21
Napoli have made a substitution with Benito Mazzantini replacing Gianni Florijancic and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
69.57
Yuri Nanami flicks a high pass forward. Max Gallagher controls it well on his chest. Max Gallagher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Ferdinand.
73.42
Riccardo Minotti threads a neat ball through to Paolo Bigica. Paolo Bigica threads the ball through to Morgan Pastine but he's offside!
75.52
Ade Akinbiyi makes a probing pass to Max Gallagher. Max Gallagher shoots from 25 yards. Kwame Brouwer gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
77.07
Napoli have made a substitution with Tijani Mathijssen replacing Jšrg Van Zimmerman .
78.09
Scott McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Gallagher. Max Gallagher makes a great pass forward. Sebastian Wieczorek runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
79.51
Yuri Nanami deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Gallagher. Max Gallagher finds some space and shoots from distance. Kwame Brouwer comfortably gets down and covers it.
83.35
Datti Mohamed Rinaldi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morgan Pastine. Morgan Pastine shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Henrique Cardona manages to gather it.
89.58
Showing composure, Datti Mohamed Rinaldi plays the ball forward to Paolo Bigica. Paolo Bigica rushes past Tijani Mathijssen! Paolo Bigica shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Henrique Cardona is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianni Florijancic of Napoli |
Match Ratings
1. | Kwame Brouwer (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Darren Ferdinand (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
3. | Ivone Gattuso (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Ighli Ongarato (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Oliver Meyer (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Datti Mohamed Rinaldi (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Gianfranco Brocchi (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
8. | Riccardo Minotti (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Paolo Bigica (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Morgan Pastine (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Pedro Veloso (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Gianluca Giorgetti (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Marco Leone (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Rocco R. Taddei (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Henrique Cardona (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Harry Young (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Jšrg Van Zimmerman (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Matjaz Gautieri (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Hugo Enyinnaya (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Scott McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Ade Akinbiyi (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Yuri Nanami (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Gianni Florijancic (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
10. | Sebastian Wieczorek (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Fernando Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Tijani Mathijssen (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Benito Mazzantini (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Max Gallagher (ATT) | 6 |