Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Napoli. A crowd of 18,464 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ancona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Caruso.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ancona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Caruso.
0.00
Ancona kick off!
4.14
Graeme Boyd flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio controls it well on his chest. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
8.56
Jacob Perry flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Boyd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Boyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.59
Andy Gemmill laces a weighted ball forward to Paolo Preite. Paolo Preite hits a low pass to Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Preite. Paolo Preite whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Guerino Del Nero.
14.23
Corner kick to Ancona. Sebastiao Loureiro chips it to the near post. Darren Sturridge makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
16.07
Leon Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill threads the ball through to Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble threads the ball through to Darren Sturridge but he's offside!
20.06
Diaw Manighetti flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Andy Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Preite. Paolo Preite makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Bramble but he's offside!
26.36
Paolo Preite flicks a high pass forward to Leon Bramble who brings the ball under control. Leon Bramble shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.54
Saul Maini volleys a long ball forward. Leon Bramble plays a one-two with Sebastiao Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Leon Bramble strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
30.57
Leon Peckham makes a simple pass to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill hits a low pass to Paolo Preite. Paolo Preite cuts inside the box! Paolo Preite side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ancona!
38.42
Leon Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Saul Maini collects the pass. Saul Maini brings the ball forward. Saul Maini kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Preite but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.35
Graeme Boyd threads a neat ball through to Brian Owen. Brian Owen advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Brian Owen provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
42.19
Luca Firmani darts forward. Luca Firmani finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ancona appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ancona players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Napoli get the second half underway!
49.55
Gilles Murrin hits a low pass to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill advances inside the box! Andy Gemmill strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Guerino Del Nero.
51.57
It's a corner kick. Sebastiao Loureiro kicks a low ball out wide. Some world-class footwork from Gilles Murrin provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It curls slightly but Guerino Del Nero manages to gather it.
53.33
Luca Firmani kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Owen. Brian Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianfranco Fantini who gathers it comfortably.
54.40
Jacob Perry makes a simple pass to Luca Firmani. Luca Firmani kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
57.31
Michele Milanese hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.07
Jacob Perry sees space and advances. Jacob Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Preite.
63.25
Luca Firmani makes a simple pass to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gianfranco Fantini gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
71.56
Andy Gemmill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.58
Paolo Preite barges into Jacob Perry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jacob Perry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.06
P. Gilberto Del Vecchio flicks a high pass forward. Luca Firmani collects the pass. Luca Firmani whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.12
Tiago Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Preite. Paolo Preite hits a low pass to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Loureiro. With a superhuman jump, Sebastiao Loureiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
83.53
Showing composure, Andy Gemmill plays the ball forward to Paolo Preite. Paolo Preite chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Gemmill but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.41
Andy Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Paolo Preite. Paolo Preite plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Gemmill and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paolo Preite provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Jacob Perry blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
33.3%
40.9%
25.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Gemmill of Ancona |
Match Ratings
1. | Gianfranco Fantini (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Saul Maini (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Leon Peckham (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Tiago Pinto (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Diaw Manighetti (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Paolo Preite (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
7. | Andy Gemmill (MID) | 9 | |
8. | Gilles Murrin (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Leon Bramble (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Sebastiao Loureiro (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Darren Sturridge (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Bruno Passoni (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Jonathan Barollo (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Giulio Binotto (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Guerino Del Nero (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Adel Goma (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Tim Bakboord (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Michele Milanese (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Eduardo Teixeira (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Luca Firmani (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Brian Owen (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Jacob Perry (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Juan-Carlos Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Graeme Boyd (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | P. Gilberto Del Vecchio (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Norman Summerbell (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Filippo Corsi (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Henry Cadamarteri (ATT) | 0 |