Match Report


PiacenzaPiacenza     NapoliNapoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Adolfo HierroA. Hierro58
G
1
G
66Christian OliveC. Olive
Eugenio MeroE. Mero70
D
2
D
72Mauro PirriM. Pirri
Francesco ManzoF. Manzo58
D
3captain
D
71Michelangelo CastelliniM. Castellini
Cosimo GamberiniC. Gamberini54
D
4
D
64Valerio LottiV. Lotti
Vinicio E. MutarelliV. Mutarelli52
D
5
M
58Martin MurrinM. Murrin
Jose E. AmeriniJ. Amerini68
M
6
M
57Oscar Jr. TamburiniO. Tamburini
Emanuele PoggiE. Poggi67
M
7
M
56Franceco SilvestriF. Silvestri
Cristiano AntunesC. Antunes65
M
8
M
43Stephen MortonS. Morton
Alfredo MorenoA. Moreno65
A
9
A
69David De CesareD. De Cesare
Alessandro RossittoA. Rossitto51
A
10
A
56Vinicio E. MusaccoV. Musacco
Elvis ToniE. Toni46
A
captain11
A
54Stephane RinaldiniS. Rinaldini
 
Kevin SpenglerK. Spengler65
M
12
G
65David CotteeD. Cottee
Luca BertiL. Berti63
M
13
G
59Martino AmetranoM. Ametrano
Alex RitchieA. Ritchie60
M
14
D
57Emiliano ComottoE. Comotto

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Leonardo Garilli where Piacenza play host to Napoli. A crowd of 9,704 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Piacenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ighli Zauri.


0.00
Napoli kick off the first half!
2.25
Cristiano Antunes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cristiano Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Rossitto. With a superhuman jump, Alessandro Rossitto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.43
Mauro Pirri makes a probing pass to Franceco Silvestri. Franceco Silvestri knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Tamburini. Oscar Jr. Tamburini threads the ball through to Franceco Silvestri but he's offside!
8.24
Valerio Lotti flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Pirri controls it well on his chest. Mauro Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Morton. Stephen Morton shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.40
Jose E. Amerini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Rossitto. Alessandro Rossitto plays a quick one-two with Alfredo Moreno and rushes in on goal... Alessandro Rossitto rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.27
Cristiano Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Moreno. Alfredo Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Rossitto. Alessandro Rossitto rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.26
Vinicio E. Mutarelli hacks Vinicio E. Musacco from behind! The referee calls over Vinicio E. Mutarelli and shows him a yellow card! Vinicio E. Musacco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.26
Free kick to Napoli just outside the area...
16.44
Oscar Jr. Tamburini takes a short run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
20.12
Franceco Silvestri threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Tamburini. Oscar Jr. Tamburini chips the ball to his team mate, David De Cesare. Some good footwork from David De Cesare provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.39
Oscar Jr. Tamburini hits a low pass to David De Cesare. David De Cesare lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Murrin. Martin Murrin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.24
Alfredo Moreno barges into Michelangelo Castellini. The referee calls over Alfredo Moreno and shows him a yellow card! Michelangelo Castellini stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.27
Cosimo Gamberini sees Emanuele Poggi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emanuele Poggi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Rossitto. Alessandro Rossitto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauro Pirri.
40.11
Cristiano Antunes makes a probing pass to Elvis Toni. Elvis Toni knocks in a cross ball towards Emanuele Poggi. Michelangelo Castellini clumsily knocks into Emanuele Poggi. Emanuele Poggi appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
42.27
Eugenio Mero kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elvis Toni. Elvis Toni tries a spectacular long range effort. Elvis Toni scores for Piacenza!!
45.00
Franceco Silvestri threads a neat ball through to Vinicio E. Musacco. Vinicio E. Musacco shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Adolfo Hierro. Excellent save.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Piacenza appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Napoli players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Piacenza kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Vinicio E. Mutarelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Rossitto. Alessandro Rossitto knocks the ball forward, putting Elvis Toni through on goal. Elvis Toni comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is miles over!
49.53
Oscar Jr. Tamburini barges into Cristiano Antunes. The referee brings Oscar Jr. Tamburini to one side and gives him a warning! Cristiano Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.10
Franceco Silvestri flicks a high pass forward. Martin Murrin easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Murrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Rinaldini but the linesman indicates offside!
54.35
Valerio Lotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michelangelo Castellini. Michelangelo Castellini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vinicio E. Musacco. Vinicio E. Musacco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.46
Vinicio E. Musacco hacks Cosimo Gamberini from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cosimo Gamberini stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.42
Napoli have made a substitution with Emiliano Comotto replacing David De Cesare .
63.51
Valerio Lotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Murrin. Martin Murrin advances with the ball. Martin Murrin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Murrin!
66.17
Emanuele Poggi hacks Michelangelo Castellini from behind! Emanuele Poggi is warned by the referee! Michelangelo Castellini runs off the knock.
72.43
Franceco Silvestri hits a low pass to Vinicio E. Musacco. Vinicio E. Musacco finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.28
Piacenza have made a substitution with Kevin Spengler replacing Alessandro Rossitto .
83.53
Francesco Manzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Poggi. Emanuele Poggi threads a neat ball through to Elvis Toni. Elvis Toni shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.13
Cristiano Antunes sees Elvis Toni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elvis Toni advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Elvis Toni provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Elvis Toni!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Piacenza

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

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
28.6%
44.2%
27.3%

Scorers
Alessandro Rossitto 2
Elvis Toni 42, 89
David De Cesare 20
Martin Murrin 64

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elvis Toni of Piacenza

Match Ratings