Match Report


NapoliNapoli     PescaraPescara
Computer Player Computer Player David Bacon David Bacon
Guerino Del NeroG. Del Nero71
G
captain1
G
76David RenardD. Renard
Adel GomaA. Goma69
D
2
D
68Rene ClaesR. Claes
Tim BakboordT. Bakboord66
D
3
D
73Regilio GronkjaerR. Gronkjaer
Michele MilaneseM. Milanese65
D
4
D
74Mauricio CamineroM. Caminero
Gaetano VanoliG. Vanoli64
D
5
M
80Alexandre AlmeidaA. Almeida
Syd MendezS. Mendez68
M
6
M
76Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo
Brian OwenB. Owen66
M
7captain
M
76Elena BlancoE. Blanco
Pierpaolo GianelloP. Gianello62
M
8
M
78Miguel RomanM. Roman
Juan-Carlos GentoJ. Gento80
A
9
A
72Kaci MichelK. Michel
Graeme BoydG. Boyd71
A
10
A
79Lamine HeurliéL. Heurlié
P. Gilberto Del VecchioP. Del Vecchio66
A
11
A
69Anthony ButtA. Butt
 
Norman SummerbellN. Summerbell70
G
12
G
57Frank BurgessF. Burgess
Alberto CamineroA. Caminero65
A
13
M
70Arnauld MassonA. Masson
Henry CadamarteriH. Cadamarteri64
A
14
A
68Jacob BloomerJ. Bloomer

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Pescara. 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 Pescara 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!
2.07
Michele Milanese makes a beautiful solo run. Michele Milanese hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of P. Gilberto Del Vecchio but he's offside!
4.27
Elena Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié rockets a shot on goal but Guerino Del Nero reads it well. Nice save!
9.32
Pierpaolo Gianello comes in with a high challenge, catching Rene Claes with his studs. Pierpaolo Gianello is shown the red card!! Rene Claes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.43
Mauricio Caminero knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo sees Kaci Michel just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Syd Mendez hacks Kaci Michel from behind! Penalty not given!!
15.13
With a delightful solo run, P. Gilberto Del Vecchio stretches the opposition's defence. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Renard who gathers it comfortably.
21.03
Elena Blanco catches Syd Mendez on the ankles. The referee brings Elena Blanco to one side and gives him a warning! Syd Mendez runs off the knock.
24.48
Brian Owen flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Gento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
28.57
Mauricio Caminero flicks a high ball forward to Kaci Michel who takes it down. Kaci Michel plays a one-two with Lamine Heurlié and advances towards the goal... Kaci Michel muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Guerino Del Nero as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
30.13
Alexandre Almeida takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Syd Mendez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
40.32
Miguel Roman sees Alexandre Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
42.48
Eduardo Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Lamine Heurlié collects the pass. Lamine Heurlié shoots from distance. Guerino Del Nero gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
45.00
Rene Claes flicks a high pass forward to Elena Blanco who brings the ball under control. Elena Blanco passes the ball forward to Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Pescara kick off!
47.36
Brian Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez skips past Mauricio Caminero! Syd Mendez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
49.21
Syd Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Owen. Brian Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from David Renard. What a great pair of hands!
53.17
Elena Blanco makes a simple pass to Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Lamine Heurlié provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Guerino Del Nero!
57.01
Regilio Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Roman controls it well on his chest. Miguel Roman passes the ball forward to Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.40
P. Gilberto Del Vecchio flicks a high ball forward to Syd Mendez who takes it down. Syd Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Caminero.
61.22
Michele Milanese plays the ball forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
63.55
Adel Goma hits a low pass to Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
66.39
Regilio Gronkjaer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Calvo controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Calvo plays a scrappy one-two with Lamine Heurlié and advances towards the goal... Eduardo Calvo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Guerino Del Nero is on top of it.
69.09
Mauricio Caminero flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Roman who brings the ball under control. Miguel Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Bakboord.
77.44
Syd Mendez catches Miguel Roman on the ankles. The referee calls over Syd Mendez and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Roman runs off the knock.
84.11
Michele Milanese kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Owen. Brian Owen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but David Renard manages to gather it comfortably.
85.03
Michele Milanese hacks Anthony Butt from behind! Michele Milanese is shown the yellow card! Anthony Butt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.01
Michele Milanese makes a simple pass to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio makes a simple pass to Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Adel Goma knocks the ball forward to Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez sees space and advances. Syd Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Napoli

Pescara
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
31.4%
41.9%
26.7%

Scorers
Alexandre Almeida 45
Miguel Roman 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Roman of Pescara

Match Ratings