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 Ancona. A crowd of 17,069 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Napoli and Ancona are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Circati.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Napoli and Ancona are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Circati.
0.00
Napoli kick off and get the match underway!
2.24
Brian Owen clumsily knocks into Sebastiao Loureiro. The referee calls over Brian Owen and shows him a yellow card! Sebastiao Loureiro runs off the knock.
4.43
Tim Bakboord barges into Tom Van Steenveldt. Tim Bakboord is shown the yellow card! Tom Van Steenveldt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.32
Michele Milanese flicks a high pass forward to Nunzio Gilardino who brings the ball under control. Nunzio Gilardino flicks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio plays a scrappy one-two with Juan-Carlos Gento and stumbles forward towards the goal... P. Gilberto Del Vecchio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.54
Mitchell Ooijer comes in with a late challenge on Gaetano Vanoli. Mitchell Ooijer is shown the yellow card! Gaetano Vanoli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.13
With a delightful solo run, Brian Owen stretches the opposition's defence. Brian Owen shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
16.52
Elvis Benfari hacks Juan-Carlos Gento from behind! The referee calls over Elvis Benfari and shows him a yellow card! Juan-Carlos Gento runs off the knock.
16.52
Free kick to Napoli just outside the area...
20.43
P. Gilberto Del Vecchio steps up and slams a blazing shot around the edge of the wall. It's in!! Emiliano Serena had no chance!!
22.33
Elvis Benfari sees space and advances. Elvis Benfari makes a beautiful solo run. Elvis Benfari knocks in a cross ball towards Tom Van Steenveldt. Tom Van Steenveldt connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tom Van Steenveldt!
26.39
Adel Goma kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Owen. Brian Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nunzio Gilardino. Nunzio Gilardino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.50
Leon Peckham sees Mitchell Ooijer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mitchell Ooijer cuts inside the box! Mitchell Ooijer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Guerino Del Nero as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
34.21
It's a corner kick. Olaf Wevers loops the ball over to the far post. Adel Goma reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
36.11
Paolo Preite threads a neat ball through to Carl Koné. Carl Koné flicks a high pass forward to Olaf Wevers who brings the ball under control. Olaf Wevers shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.25
Tim Bakboord hits a low pass to Brian Owen. Brian Owen flicks a high pass forward. Syd Mendez controls it well on his chest. Syd Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Emiliano Serena didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.37
Gary Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Koné. Carl Koné flicks a high pass forward. Tom Van Steenveldt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tom Van Steenveldt runs straight at the defence! Tom Van Steenveldt side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Guerino Del Nero is on top of it.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Tim Bakboord plays the ball forward to Nunzio Gilardino. Nunzio Gilardino flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Gento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Gento shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
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. Ancona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ancona start the second half!
55.35
Carl Koné makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
57.34
Paolo Preite kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.35
Brian Owen barges into Elvis Benfari. The referee calls over Brian Owen and warns him to calm down! Elvis Benfari runs off the knock.
71.06
P. Gilberto Del Vecchio sees Juan-Carlos Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Boyd. Gary Mcgovern catches Graeme Boyd on the ankles. Graeme Boyd appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
73.45
Nunzio Gilardino passes the ball forward to Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Emiliano Serena. Excellent save.
75.12
Tim Bakboord threads a neat ball through to Brian Owen. Brian Owen flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Gento who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Gento lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
79.03
P. Gilberto Del Vecchio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Emiliano Serena.
80.32
Corner kick to Napoli. Nunzio Gilardino chips it out wide. Sebastiao Loureiro reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
27%
44.6%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio of Napoli |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Guerino Del Nero (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adel Goma (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Tim Bakboord (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | Michele Milanese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gaetano Vanoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Syd Mendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brian Owen (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Nunzio Gilardino (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Gento (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Graeme Boyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | P. Gilberto Del Vecchio (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Norman Summerbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Caminero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Henry Cadamarteri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Emiliano Serena (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gary Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Peckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Elvis Benfari (DEF) | ![]() | 7 |
| 5. | Lamberto Suriano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Koné (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Olaf Wevers (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paolo Preite (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mitchell Ooijer (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 10. | Tom Van Steenveldt (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Sebastiao Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tiago Pinto (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dario De Ascentis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Ortiz (MID) | 0 | |










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