Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Parma. A crowd of 19,345 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.


0.00
Napoli start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.46
Joachim Bernardi plays the ball forward to Ivan Ruscitti. Ivan Ruscitti whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.13
Amedeo Lucchini knocks the ball to his team mate, Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluigi Pianu. Gianluigi Pianu whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Evans. Malcolm Evans rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.15
Pierpaolo Gianello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Marcos Bravo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.32
Diaw Arricca surges forward with the ball. Diaw Arricca passes the ball forward but Malcolm Evans is offside!
15.23
Paul Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Diaw Arricca who takes it down. Diaw Arricca threads a neat ball through to Francesco Migliorini. Francesco Migliorini knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Evans. Malcolm Evans is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Guerino Del Nero is on top of it.
16.56
Nicol˜ Negro Frer passes the ball forward to Gianluigi Pianu. Gianluigi Pianu flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Lanzaro controls it well on his chest. Antonio Lanzaro plays a one-two with Malcolm Evans and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Antonio Lanzaro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
21.03
Amedeo Lucchini flicks a high pass forward to Diaw Arricca who brings the ball under control. Diaw Arricca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaetano Vanoli.
22.25
Paul Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Gianluigi Pianu controls it well on his chest. Gianluigi Pianu passes the ball forward to Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Evans. Malcolm Evans outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Guerino Del Nero comfortably picks it out of the air!
24.59
Joachim Bernardi makes a probing pass to Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michele Milanese.
28.28
Diaw Arricca makes a simple pass to Francesco Migliorini. Francesco Migliorini shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
30.04
Tim Bakboord clumsily knocks into Ivan Ruscitti. The referee calls over Tim Bakboord and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Ruscitti stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.39
Amedeo Lucchini comes in with a late challenge on Syd Mendez. The referee calls over Amedeo Lucchini and warns him to calm down! Syd Mendez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.46
Graeme Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
38.58
Amedeo Lucchini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francesco Migliorini. Francesco Migliorini knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Antonio Lanzaro scores for Parma!!
42.29
Gianluigi Pianu flicks a high ball forward to Francesco Migliorini who takes it down. Francesco Migliorini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Diaw Arricca threads a neat ball through to Ivan Ruscitti. Ivan Ruscitti kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Parma also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Parma kick off!
47.23
Francesco Migliorini hits a low pass to Malcolm Evans. Malcolm Evans cuts inside the box! Malcolm Evans tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.38
P. Gilberto Del Vecchio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Marcos Bravo!
55.36
Graeme Boyd catches Nicol˜ Negro Frer on the ankles. Graeme Boyd is given a warning by the referee! Nicol˜ Negro Frer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.04
Amedeo Lucchini flicks a high pass forward. Joachim Bernardi controls it well on his chest. Joachim Bernardi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francesco Migliorini. Francesco Migliorini whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
60.11
Parma have made a substitution with Pietro Pecchia replacing Paul Ferreira .
61.14
Diaw Arricca plays the ball forward to Ivan Ruscitti. Ivan Ruscitti threads a neat ball through to Francesco Migliorini. Francesco Migliorini whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
66.29
Tim Bakboord makes a probing pass to Gaetano Vanoli. Gaetano Vanoli advances with the ball. Gaetano Vanoli lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Marcos Bravo had no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
69.28
Joachim Bernardi advances with the ball. Joachim Bernardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.39
Pietro Pecchia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joachim Bernardi. Joachim Bernardi threads the ball through to Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Guerino Del Nero easily smothers it!
72.23
Without breaking stride, Diaw Arricca plays the ball forward to Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
73.24
Pietro Pecchia hits a low pass to Joachim Bernardi. Joachim Bernardi flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Evans holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malcolm Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adel Goma.
75.29
Diaw Arricca sees a break and surges forward. Diaw Arricca finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Guerino Del Nero smothers it!
77.38
Parma have made 2 substitutions with Niccol˜ Bellavista replacing Ivan Ruscitti and Gianluca Bachini replacing Francesco Migliorini .
79.14
Syd Mendez threads the ball through to Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.03
Joachim Bernardi makes a probing pass to Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca skips past Adel Goma! Adel Goma clumsily knocks into Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.05
Brian Owen comes in with a late challenge on Gianluca Bachini. The referee calls over Brian Owen and warns him to calm down! Gianluca Bachini runs off the knock.
89.36
Michele Milanese takes a short throw-in bringing Gaetano Vanoli into play. Gaetano Vanoli flicks a high pass forward. Pierpaolo Gianello collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Pierpaolo Gianello plays the ball forward to Brian Owen. Brian Owen makes a simple pass, allowing P. Gilberto Del Vecchio to run into the box. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio shoots from just inside the box. Marcos Bravo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! A hattrick! A roar errupts from the crowd urging their team on!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
24.4%
75.6%
Play Area
32.2%
41.1%
26.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Lanzaro of Parma

Match Ratings