Match Report


NapoliNapoli     BolognaBologna
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Christian OliveC. Olive66
G
1
G
69Garcia Duque IaquintaG. Iaquinta
Mauro PirriM. Pirri72
D
2
D
68Leonardo SimoneL. Simone
Michelangelo CastelliniM. Castellini71
D
captain3
D
60Corrado NistaC. Nista
Valerio LottiV. Lotti64
D
4
D
55Stefano CircelloS. Circello
Martin MurrinM. Murrin58
M
5
M
64Federico ComottoF. Comotto
Oscar Jr. TamburiniO. Tamburini57
M
6
M
59Enrico FerrariE. Ferrari
Franceco SilvestriF. Silvestri56
M
7captain
M
55Cleto VasariC. Vasari
Stephen MortonS. Morton43
M
8
M
45Sergio VannucchiS. Vannucchi
David De CesareD. De Cesare69
A
9
A
77Valerio AldeganiV. Aldegani
Vinicio E. MusaccoV. Musacco56
A
10
A
72Fabio PergolizziF. Pergolizzi
Stephane RinaldiniS. Rinaldini54
A
11
A
64Stuart ThomsonS. Thomson
 
David CotteeD. Cottee65
G
12
A
64Gianfranco ZauliG. Zauli
Martino AmetranoM. Ametrano59
G
13
A
61Claudio FerroC. Ferro
Emiliano ComottoE. Comotto57
D
14
D
53Alejandro OliveA. Olive

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Bologna. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Napoli and Bologna are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Piero Castelli.


0.00
Napoli start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.58
Stefano Circello flicks a high pass forward. Federico Comotto comfortably collects the pass. Federico Comotto flicks a high pass forward to Fabio Pergolizzi who brings the ball under control. Fabio Pergolizzi shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
8.29
Stuart Thomson hits a low pass to Fabio Pergolizzi. Fabio Pergolizzi shoots from 20 yards but Christian Olive is on top of it.
9.14
Michelangelo Castellini knocks the ball forward to Franceco Silvestri. Franceco Silvestri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David De Cesare. David De Cesare sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Garcia Duque Iaquinta!
10.04
Stefano Circello flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Vannucchi who brings the ball under control. Sergio Vannucchi sees a break and surges forward. Sergio Vannucchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.28
Stefano Circello flicks a high ball forward to Cleto Vasari who takes it down. Cleto Vasari flicks a high pass forward. Valerio Aldegani controls it well on his chest. Valerio Aldegani knocks in a cross ball towards Federico Comotto. Federico Comotto flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Christian Olive. Excellent save.
14.59
Valerio Lotti threads the ball through to Franceco Silvestri. Franceco Silvestri makes a beautiful solo run. Franceco Silvestri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.59
Mauro Pirri catches Fabio Pergolizzi on the ankles. Mauro Pirri is given a warning by the referee! Fabio Pergolizzi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.15
Oscar Jr. Tamburini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Morton. Stephen Morton plays a one-two with David De Cesare and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Stephen Morton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.13
Cleto Vasari hits a low pass to Stuart Thomson. Stuart Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Federico Comotto. Federico Comotto beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
22.42
Cleto Vasari knocks the ball to his team mate, Valerio Aldegani. Valerio Aldegani shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
33.05
Stephen Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Rinaldini. Stephane Rinaldini shoots from long range but is denied by Garcia Duque Iaquinta. Excellent save.
34.32
Federico Comotto flicks a high pass forward. Cleto Vasari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cleto Vasari flicks a high pass forward. Valerio Aldegani controls it well on his chest. Valerio Aldegani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Olive who gathers it comfortably.
38.24
Cleto Vasari flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Thomson collects the pass. Stuart Thomson shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Bologna get the second half underway!
47.25
Federico Comotto laces a through ball forward to Enrico Ferrari. Enrico Ferrari shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.51
Federico Comotto knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Thomson. Stuart Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Federico Comotto but the linesman indicates offside!
49.50
Oscar Jr. Tamburini flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Silvestri collects the pass. Franceco Silvestri knocks in a cross ball towards David De Cesare. David De Cesare jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Garcia Duque Iaquinta.
51.33
Franceco Silvestri knocks the ball forward to Vinicio E. Musacco. Vinicio E. Musacco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.08
Oscar Jr. Tamburini makes a simple pass to David De Cesare. David De Cesare whips in a cross ball towards Vinicio E. Musacco. Vinicio E. Musacco directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.35
Corrado Nista knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Ferrari. Enrico Ferrari passes the ball forward to Stuart Thomson. Stuart Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
60.58
Stefano Circello flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Thomson easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Pergolizzi. Fabio Pergolizzi shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.53
Stuart Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Valerio Aldegani controls it well on his chest. Valerio Aldegani shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
63.53
Martin Murrin threads a neat ball through to Stephen Morton. Stephen Morton tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
65.26
Corrado Nista comes in with a late challenge on David De Cesare. The referee brings Corrado Nista to one side and gives him a warning! David De Cesare hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.29
Mauro Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michelangelo Castellini. Michelangelo Castellini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vinicio E. Musacco. Vinicio E. Musacco knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Tamburini. Oscar Jr. Tamburini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oscar Jr. Tamburini!
73.58
Stephen Morton knocks the ball forward to Franceco Silvestri. Franceco Silvestri whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Rinaldini. Stephane Rinaldini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.05
Michelangelo Castellini plays the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Tamburini. Oscar Jr. Tamburini passes the ball forward to Vinicio E. Musacco. Vinicio E. Musacco shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.36
Corrado Nista threads a neat ball through to Stuart Thomson. Stuart Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
79.35
Sergio Vannucchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Thomson. Stuart Thomson shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
81.23
Martin Murrin passes the ball forward to David De Cesare. David De Cesare knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.08
Mauro Pirri hits a low pass to Stephane Rinaldini. Stephane Rinaldini shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
85.57
David De Cesare knocks the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Musacco. Vinicio E. Musacco shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Garcia Duque Iaquinta.
87.07
Corner kick to Napoli. Stephen Morton plays it out to the edge of the box. Fabio Pergolizzi reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
89.05
Cleto Vasari makes an attacking run forward. Cleto Vasari plays a scrappy one-two with Valerio Aldegani and advances towards the goal... Cleto Vasari muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Napoli

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.6%
44%
27.4%

Scorers
Vinicio E. Musacco 53
Oscar Jr. Tamburini 69
Cleto Vasari 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cleto Vasari of Bologna

Match Ratings