Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Roma. A crowd of 18,571 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Napoli and Roma are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Innocenti.


0.00
Roma kick off and get the first half underway!
2.20
Yuri Nanami flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Blanco. Alejandro Blanco makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gianni Florijancic. Gianni Florijancic muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
3.03
Jose E. Pancaro surges forward with the ball. Jose E. Pancaro shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
6.26
Jose E. Pancaro makes a simple pass to Amedeo Lupatelli. Amedeo Lupatelli tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.17
Gianluca Siroti knocks the ball forward to Thijs Hupkes. Thijs Hupkes knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Ponzo. Fabian N. Ponzo lofts in a cross ball towards Cataldo Cesaretti. Cataldo Cesaretti powers a header at goal but somehow Jšrg Van Zimmerman happens to be in the right place to block it.
26.47
Kew Schulp kicks a strong pass forward to Gianni Florijancic. Gianni Florijancic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.40
With great vision, Harry Young plays the ball forward to Kew Schulp. Kew Schulp flicks a high pass forward. Gianni Florijancic collects the pass. Gianni Florijancic whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Martins. Fernando Martins makes a deft header but Carmine Belleri is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
36.49
Fabian N. Ponzo catches Harry Young on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabian N. Ponzo and warns him to calm down! Harry Young runs off the knock.
44.02
Jose Sanz makes a probing pass to Amedeo Lupatelli. Amedeo Lupatelli shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Napoli kick off!
48.18
With a delightful solo run, Scott McGrory stretches the opposition's defence. Scott McGrory hits a low pass to Fernando Martins. Some world-class footwork from Fernando Martins provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Tommaso Doni gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
51.22
Thijs Hupkes kicks a strong pass forward to Cataldo Cesaretti. Cataldo Cesaretti shoots from long range but somehow Morgan Scotti manages to keep it out.
60.21
Napoli have made 2 substitutions with Tijani Mathijssen replacing Scott McGrory and Ade Akinbiyi replacing Gianni Florijancic .Roma have made a substitution with Ellery Koning replacing Thijs Hupkes .
61.29
With great vision, Ellery Koning plays the ball forward to Cataldo Cesaretti. Cataldo Cesaretti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.12
Jose Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cataldo Cesaretti. Cataldo Cesaretti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.55
Matjaz Gautieri barges into Amedeo Lupatelli. The referee calls over Matjaz Gautieri and shows him a yellow card! Amedeo Lupatelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.46
Napoli have made a substitution with Ismael Özalan replacing Fernando Martins and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
79.31
Harry Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Nanami. Yuri Nanami flicks a high pass forward. Ade Akinbiyi collects the pass. Ade Akinbiyi shoots from 25 yards but Tommaso Doni is on top of it.
89.59
Cataldo Cesaretti comes in with a late challenge on Matjaz Gautieri. Cataldo Cesaretti is given a warning by the referee! Matjaz Gautieri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
33.8%
40.5%
25.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cataldo Cesaretti of Roma

Match Ratings
1.Tommaso Doni (GK)
6
2.Carmine Belleri (DEF)
6
3.Raul Campolonghi (DEF)
6
4.Gianluca Siroti (DEF)
7
5.Matjaz Bianchi (DEF)
6
6.Jose E. Pancaro (MID)
7
7.Thijs Hupkes (MID)
7
8.Jose Sanz (MID)
7
9.Amedeo Lupatelli (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Cataldo Cesaretti (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Fabian N. Ponzo (ATT)
6
 
12.Ferdi Opschoor (MID)
0
13.Ellery Koning (ATT)
6
14.Elvis Sesia (GK)
0