Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Napoli. A crowd of 9,912 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Grabbi.


0.00
Napoli kick off!
4.38
Martin Murrin threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Tamburini. Oscar Jr. Tamburini shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gianluca Pagani!
8.24
Oscar Jr. Tamburini flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Rinaldini comfortably collects the pass. Stephane Rinaldini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Moya.
9.00
Giordano Bernardi hacks Generoso Italiano from behind! The referee calls over Giordano Bernardi and warns him to calm down! Generoso Italiano runs off the knock.
10.54
Michelangelo Castellini barges into Ciro Sommese. The referee brings Michelangelo Castellini to one side and gives him a warning! Ciro Sommese carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.38
Martin Murrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Musacco. Vinicio E. Musacco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by William Maltagliati.
14.25
Giacomo Scarlato flicks the ball to his team mate, Ciro Sommese. Ciro Sommese makes an attacking run forward. Ciro Sommese plays a one-two with Emmerick Keita and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ciro Sommese provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
16.15
Ciro Sommese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria shoots from distance. David Cottee gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
20.01
Datti Mohamed Cordone flicks a high ball forward to Pasquale Baronchelli who takes it down. Pasquale Baronchelli shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.41
Giordano Bernardi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Cordone. Datti Mohamed Cordone changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Datti Mohamed Cordone finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.30
Juan Moya plays the ball forward to Generoso Italiano. Generoso Italiano flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.06
Morgan Coscia hacks Stephane Rinaldini from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephane Rinaldini stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.34
Martin Murrin flicks a high pass forward. Datti Mohamed Cordone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Datti Mohamed Cordone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.47
William Maltagliati makes a simple pass to Generoso Italiano. Generoso Italiano darts forward. Generoso Italiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Elvis Mondini. Elvis Mondini takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Chievo Verona kick off and get the second half underway!
47.22
Datti Mohamed Cordone sees Vinicio E. Musacco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vinicio E. Musacco lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Murrin. Martin Murrin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Martin Murrin scores for Napoli!!
51.23
Datti Mohamed Cordone makes a beautiful solo run. Datti Mohamed Cordone shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
53.43
Morgan Coscia makes a simple pass to Emmerick Keita. Emmerick Keita runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Emmerick Keita sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but David Cottee is on top of it.
54.51
Juan Moya flicks a high ball forward to Generoso Italiano who takes it down. Generoso Italiano flicks a high pass forward. Elvis Mondini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elvis Mondini shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.58
Generoso Italiano makes an attacking run forward. Generoso Italiano shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.22
Giordano Bernardi comes in with a late challenge on Elvis Mondini. Giordano Bernardi is shown the yellow card! Elvis Mondini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.27
Michelangelo Castellini makes a simple pass to Vinicio E. Musacco. Vinicio E. Musacco shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.29
Datti Mohamed Cordone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Datti Mohamed Cordone shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
78.52
Datti Mohamed Cordone comes in with a late challenge on Generoso Italiano. Datti Mohamed Cordone is shown the yellow card! Generoso Italiano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.29
Elvis Mondini flicks a high pass forward to Emmerick Keita who brings the ball under control. Emmerick Keita finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
85.11
Datti Mohamed Cordone knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Rinaldini. Stephane Rinaldini plays a quick one-two with Pasquale Baronchelli and rushes in on goal... Stephane Rinaldini strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
35.1%
44.6%
20.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Murrin of Napoli