Match Report


NapoliNapoli     RomaRoma
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Guerino Del NeroG. Del Nero71
G
captain1
G
74Valentino NodariV. Nodari
Adel GomaA. Goma69
D
2
D
73Shota DassenS. Dassen
Tim BakboordT. Bakboord66
D
3
D
70Andre NestaA. Nesta
Michele MilaneseM. Milanese65
D
4captain
D
68Alberto MendesA. Mendes
Gaetano VanoliG. Vanoli64
D
5
D
65Alfonso NappiA. Nappi
Syd MendezS. Mendez68
M
6
M
79Mattia Dal MoroM. Dal Moro
Brian OwenB. Owen66
M
7
M
76Marco SibilanoM. Sibilano
Pierpaolo GianelloP. Gianello62
M
8
A
73Benito DionigiB. Dionigi
Juan-Carlos GentoJ. Gento80
A
9
A
70Gregory AbbasG. Abbas
Graeme BoydG. Boyd71
A
10
A
69Andres VazquezA. Vazquez
P. Gilberto Del VecchioP. Del Vecchio65
A
11
A
68Marino MandelliM. Mandelli
 
Norman SummerbellN. Summerbell70
G
12
M
72Gaetano FalsiniG. Falsini
Alberto CamineroA. Caminero65
A
13
M
71Tiziano CaverzanT. Caverzan
Henry CadamarteriH. Cadamarteri64
A
14
M
67Julian TorresJ. Torres

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Roma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.


0.00
Napoli start the match!
3.01
Syd Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.16
Mattia Dal Moro flicks a high pass forward. Marino Mandelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marino Mandelli plays a one-two with Benito Dionigi and advances towards the goal... Marino Mandelli takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.14
Marco Sibilano flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guerino Del Nero who gathers it comfortably.
8.03
Juan-Carlos Gento hacks Marco Sibilano from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Sibilano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.33
Marco Sibilano passes the ball forward to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Marino Mandelli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.33
Tim Bakboord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Owen. Brian Owen sees P. Gilberto Del Vecchio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
22.06
Michele Milanese plays the ball forward to Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez hits a low pass to Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Nodari who gathers it comfortably.
24.18
With some swift thinking, Marco Sibilano plays the ball forward to Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
26.06
Marco Sibilano decides to run forward with the ball. Marco Sibilano plays a one-two with Gregory Abbas and advances towards the goal... Marco Sibilano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Guerino Del Nero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.22
Marco Sibilano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tim Bakboord.
36.45
Brian Owen flicks a high ball forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio who takes it down. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Nodari who gathers it comfortably.
44.59
Pierpaolo Gianello barges into Andre Nesta. The referee calls over Pierpaolo Gianello and shows him a yellow card! Andre Nesta gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Marino Mandelli barges into Michele Milanese. The referee warns Marino Mandelli to calm down! Michele Milanese stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Roma kick off!
48.26
Syd Mendez barges into Mattia Dal Moro. The referee calls over Syd Mendez and shows him a yellow card! Mattia Dal Moro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.47
Pierpaolo Gianello flicks a high pass forward. Brian Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento makes a convincing header. Juan-Carlos Gento scores for Napoli!!
53.42
Marco Sibilano hits a low pass to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
54.02
Pierpaolo Gianello flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Boyd collects the pass. Graeme Boyd plays a scrappy one-two with P. Gilberto Del Vecchio and advances towards the goal... Graeme Boyd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.13
Pierpaolo Gianello flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Gento controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Gento whips in a cross ball towards Brian Owen. Brian Owen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brian Owen!
63.32
Brian Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Owen. Brian Owen rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Valentino Nodari reads it well. Nice keeping!
69.43
Andres Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli whips in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.39
Tim Bakboord flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Owen. Brian Owen finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
75.13
Marco Sibilano kicks a strong pass forward to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Gaetano Vanoli blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
77.43
Brian Owen receives the ball from a throw-in from Pierpaolo Gianello. Brian Owen flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Boyd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Boyd finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.15
Pierpaolo Gianello takes it forward alone. Pierpaolo Gianello rushes past Andre Nesta! Pierpaolo Gianello cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Pierpaolo Gianello scores for Napoli!!
81.53
Marino Mandelli kicks a strong pass forward to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas lofts in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro beats his man to it with a header. Guerino Del Nero didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.24
P. Gilberto Del Vecchio comes in with a late challenge on Alfonso Nappi. The referee calls over P. Gilberto Del Vecchio and warns him to calm down! Alfonso Nappi runs off the knock.
85.21
Marco Sibilano comes in with a late challenge on Michele Milanese. The referee calls over Marco Sibilano and shows him a yellow card! Michele Milanese stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.00
Mattia Dal Moro passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Napoli

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

Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
25.8%
45.5%
28.8%

Scorers
Juan-Carlos Gento 49
Graeme Boyd 54
Brian Owen 60
Pierpaolo Gianello 78
Marco Sibilano 26
Gregory Abbas 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brian Owen of Napoli

Match Ratings