Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Ternana. A crowd of 19,526 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ternana appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Erra.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ternana appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Erra.
0.00
Napoli kick off and get the match underway!
2.36
Nunzio Gilardino takes it forward alone. Nunzio Gilardino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.40
Matteo Carbone flicks a high ball forward to Elena Gutierrez who takes it down. With imagination, Elena Gutierrez laces a through ball forward to Arnauld Accursi. Arnauld Accursi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michele Milanese.
6.39
Arnauld Accursi flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Powell. Jason Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.23
Nunzio Gilardino flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Boyd collects the pass. Graeme Boyd skips past Kaci Coly! Some good footwork from Graeme Boyd provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul White with no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
14.52
Michele Milanese barges into Jose Marquitos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Marquitos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.43
Nunzio Gilardino knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Napoli!
20.21
Pierpaolo Gianello barges into Elena Gutierrez. The referee calls over Pierpaolo Gianello and shows him a yellow card! Elena Gutierrez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.18
Adel Goma knocks the ball forward to Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Juan-Carlos Gento!
28.25
Eddy Baiocco makes a probing pass to Elena Gutierrez. Elena Gutierrez makes a beautiful solo run. Elena Gutierrez cuts inside the box! Elena Gutierrez shoots from just inside the box. Elena Gutierrez scores for Ternana!!
32.24
Jose Marquitos sees Arnauld Accursi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnauld Accursi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.13
Pierpaolo Gianello threads a neat ball through to Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
42.34
Michele Milanese clumsily knocks into Elena Gutierrez. Michele Milanese is warned by the referee! Elena Gutierrez runs off the knock.
44.48
Nunzio Gilardino flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
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. Ternana also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ternana players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Ternana kick off and get the second half underway!
49.25
Syd Mendez hacks Elena Gutierrez from behind! The referee calls over Syd Mendez and shows him a yellow card! Elena Gutierrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.14
Teemu Bayle makes a probing pass to Jose Marquitos. Jose Marquitos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guerino Del Nero who gathers it comfortably.
53.12
Eddy Baiocco makes a probing pass to Elena Gutierrez. Elena Gutierrez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.04
Jose Marquitos sees space and advances. Jose Marquitos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaetano Vanoli.
55.15
Elena Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Teemu Bayle. Teemu Bayle puts a great ball through but Jason Powell is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
57.49
Syd Mendez flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Boyd who brings the ball under control. Graeme Boyd shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Paul White. What a great pair of hands!
59.27
Adel Goma hacks Ighli Tacchinardi from behind! Adel Goma is shown the yellow card! Ighli Tacchinardi stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.56
Ternana have made 2 substitutions with Ferdinando Venturin replacing Eddy Baiocco and Franceco Garzya replacing Elena Gutierrez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.24
Jose Marquitos makes a probing pass to Arnauld Accursi. Arnauld Accursi runs straight at the defence! Arnauld Accursi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Tim Bakboord steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
65.17
Nunzio Gilardino knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.53
Michele Milanese flicks a high pass forward. Pierpaolo Gianello controls it well on his chest. Pierpaolo Gianello surges forward with the ball. Pierpaolo Gianello makes a pass forward but Graeme Boyd makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
67.01
Michele Milanese kicks a strong pass forward to Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pierpaolo Gianello knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul White who gathers it comfortably.
71.14
Graeme Boyd runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Graeme Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento powers a header at goal but somehow Paul White manages to keep it out.
72.58
Ferdinando Venturin barges into Nunzio Gilardino. The referee calls over Ferdinando Venturin and shows him a yellow card! Nunzio Gilardino stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.20
Ternana have made a substitution with Christian Delpiano replacing Ighli Tacchinardi .
78.21
Juan-Carlos Gento flicks a high pass forward. Syd Mendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Paul White manages to gather it comfortably.
79.06
Syd Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Nunzio Gilardino collects the pass. Nunzio Gilardino lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
83.48
Tim Bakboord receives the ball from a throw-in from Adel Goma. Tim Bakboord makes a simple pass to Adel Goma. Adel Goma threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
85.18
Syd Mendez flicks a high pass forward to Pierpaolo Gianello who brings the ball under control. Pierpaolo Gianello advances inside the box! Pierpaolo Gianello looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.11
Michele Milanese sees space and advances. Michele Milanese hits a low pass to Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
89.25
Pierpaolo Gianello changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pierpaolo Gianello knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Englishman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
4
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
24.1%
45.8%
30.1%
Scorers
| Graeme Boyd 8, 15, 89 Juan-Carlos Gento 21 | Elena Gutierrez 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Boyd of Napoli |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Guerino Del Nero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adel Goma (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 3. | Tim Bakboord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michele Milanese (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 5. | Gaetano Vanoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Syd Mendez (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Pierpaolo Gianello (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 8. | Nunzio Gilardino (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Gento (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Graeme Boyd (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | P. Gilberto Del Vecchio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Norman Summerbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Caminero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Henry Cadamarteri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul White (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kaci Coly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddy Baiocco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matteo Carbone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Teemu Bayle (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Marquitos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Elena Gutierrez (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 8. | Jimmy Maresca (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jason Powell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ighli Tacchinardi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arnauld Accursi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ferdinando Venturin (GK) | ![]() | 5 |
| 13. | Franceco Garzya (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Christian Delpiano (MID) | 6 | |










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