Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Empoli. A crowd of 20,190 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Erra.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Erra.
0.00
0-0Napoli kick off the first half!
6.45
0-0Luca Firmani threads the ball through to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianluigi Bonazzoli.
8.37
0-0Corentin Pamarot flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
9.36
0-0With vision, Gianluigi Bonazzoli laces a weighted ball forward to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez sees Ismael Ayaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ismael Ayaz shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.40
Adel Goma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luca Firmani. Luca Firmani darts forward. Luca Firmani shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.53
With some swift thinking, Brian Owen plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
14.00
Leonardo Ramirez sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Ramirez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
18.54
1-0Brian Owen knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio makes a convincing header. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio scores for Napoli!!
22.01
1-0Graeme Boyd barges into Corentin Pamarot. Graeme Boyd is given a warning by the referee! Corentin Pamarot runs off the knock.
27.48
1-0Corentin Pamarot flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim passes the ball forward but Patrick Wieler is offside!
28.06
Jacob Perry sees Luca Firmani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luca Firmani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.58
Adel Goma hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd makes a looping header on goal. Ighli Zini didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.34
Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high ball forward to Alpay Izzet who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Alpay Izzet plays the ball forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Guerino Del Nero.
33.28
Corentin Pamarot takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Leonardo Ramirez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Guerino Del Nero manages to keep it out.
36.07
Jacob Perry flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Firmani. Luca Firmani whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.06
Leonardo Ramirez barges into Adel Goma. The referee calls over Leonardo Ramirez and warns him to calm down! Adel Goma runs off the knock.
40.15
Tim Bakboord flicks a high pass forward. Brian Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Owen flicks a high pass forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio who brings the ball under control. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Napoli appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Empoli players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Empoli kick off and get the second half underway!
47.19
Corentin Pamarot hits a low pass to Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. With a superhuman jump, Ismael Ayaz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
53.47
Corentin Pamarot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti heads the ball goalwards. Guerino Del Nero manages to gather it effortlessly.
54.27
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.27
1-1Jacob Perry hits a low pass to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento directs the ball goalwards with his head. Youssef Elhamdaoui clears it off the line with his head!
63.35
Under pressure, Aldo Pinna clears the ball far upfield. Corentin Pamarot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.17
Brian Owen flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Boyd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Boyd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Ighli Zini.
69.49
Adel Goma flicks a high pass forward to Brian Owen who brings the ball under control. Brian Owen threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Gento but he's offside!
78.29
Alpay Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluigi Bonazzoli. Gianluigi Bonazzoli makes a simple pass to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Guerino Del Nero!
79.03
Alpay Izzet flicks a high ball forward to Ismael Ayaz who takes it down. Ismael Ayaz makes a simple pass to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Bakboord.
81.13
Corentin Pamarot flicks a high pass forward. Luigi Lotti collects the pass. Luigi Lotti knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler makes a deft header. Patrick Wieler scores for Empoli!!
84.47
Jacob Perry flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.14
Leonardo Ramirez threads the ball through to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.08
Alpay Izzet threads the ball through to Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler cuts inside the box! Patrick Wieler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
26.3%
43.4%
30.3%
Scorers
| P. Gilberto Del Vecchio 19 | Ismael Ayaz 47 Patrick Wieler 81, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patrick Wieler of Empoli |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Guerino Del Nero (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Adel Goma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tim Bakboord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michele Milanese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Teixeira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luca Firmani (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brian Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jacob Perry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Graeme Boyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | P. Gilberto Del Vecchio (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Norman Summerbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Filippo Corsi (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Henry Cadamarteri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ighli Zini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gianluigi Bonazzoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alpay Izzet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aldo Pinna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leonardo Ramirez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Corentin Pamarot (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Patrick Wieler (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Antonio Jardim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ismael Ayaz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Luigi Lotti (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Antonio Lima (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jacob Winterburn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Generoso Bachini (ATT) | 0 | |