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 Unione Sportiva Livorno. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Napoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Unione Sportiva Livorno appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Napoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Unione Sportiva Livorno appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off!
2.20
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
4.15
0-0Aniello Maccarone knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Garcia. Eduardo Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nunzio Bellotto. Nunzio Bellotto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aimo Ziliani.
8.49
0-0Eduardo Garcia passes the ball forward to Mario Di Francesco. Mario Di Francesco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fabiano Venturin easily smothers it.
9.38
0-0Marino Morante passes the ball forward to Domenico Pivotto. Domenico Pivotto finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.36
0-1Eduardo Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Bellotto. Nunzio Bellotto plays a perfect one-two with Ottavio Tonetto and rushes in on goal... Nunzio Bellotto shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.39
Vito Ganci surges forward with the ball. Vito Ganci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Domenico Pivotto. Domenico Pivotto plays a perfect one-two with Enrico Cardascio and rushes in on goal... Domenico Pivotto shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.05
Napoli are easily keeping Unione Sportiva Livorno at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
18.39
Marino Morante deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrico Cardascio. Enrico Cardascio whips in a cross ball towards Domenico Pivotto. Domenico Pivotto powers a header at goal. It's there!! Jose Guerrero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.32
Aimo Ziliani makes a simple pass to Marino Morante. Marino Morante passes the ball forward to Stan Robinson. Stan Robinson goes all the way! Stan Robinson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jose Guerrero manages to gather it comfortably.
30.47
Zbigniew Pol makes a simple pass to Ljubisa Manari. Ljubisa Manari surges forward with the ball. Ljubisa Manari plays a perfect one-two with Enrico Cardascio and rushes in on goal... Ljubisa Manari shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jose Guerrero easily smothers it.
33.44
Marino Morante threads the ball through to Domenico Pivotto. Domenico Pivotto whips in a cross ball towards Stan Robinson. Stan Robinson flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.18
Rodolfo Roma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrico Cardascio. Enrico Cardascio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jose Guerrero is on top of it.
39.54
Ljubisa Manari flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Cardascio. Enrico Cardascio whips in a cross ball towards Stan Robinson. Stan Robinson heads the ball goalwards but Jose Guerrero is on top of it.
40.50
1-1Ljubisa Manari knocks the ball to his team mate, Domenico Pivotto. Domenico Pivotto knocks the ball forward to Enrico Cardascio but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.14
Aimo Ziliani flicks the ball to his team mate, Renzo Marchegiani. Renzo Marchegiani threads the ball through to Enrico Cardascio. Enrico Cardascio shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Jose Guerrero!
44.10
Erwin de Wit passes the ball forward to Mario Di Francesco. Mario Di Francesco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vito Ganci.
45.00
Marino Morante chips the ball to his team mate, Domenico Pivotto. Domenico Pivotto shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Napoli kick off!
47.28
Giancarlo Panarelli knocks the ball forward to Ottavio Tonetto. Ottavio Tonetto lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Di Francesco. Mario Di Francesco heads the ball goalwards. Fabiano Venturin easily smothers it.
48.04
Erwin de Wit threads the ball through to Nunzio Bellotto. Nunzio Bellotto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.34
Zbigniew Pol passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Roma. Rodolfo Roma makes a probing pass to Domenico Pivotto. Domenico Pivotto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.53
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
53.49
Aimo Ziliani threads the ball through to Renzo Marchegiani. Renzo Marchegiani threads the ball through to Domenico Pivotto. Domenico Pivotto makes a probing pass to Enrico Cardascio but he's offside!
59.15
Erwin de Wit knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Di Francesco. Mario Di Francesco goes all the way! Mario Di Francesco tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.44
1-1Renzo Marchegiani clumsily knocks into Eduardo Garcia. The referee calls over Renzo Marchegiani and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.47
Marino Morante deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrico Cardascio. Enrico Cardascio passes the ball forward but Stan Robinson is offside!
83.17
Giancarlo Panarelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Bellotto. Nunzio Bellotto goes all the way! Nunzio Bellotto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
84.24
Manuel De Sanctis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Garcia. Eduardo Garcia threads the ball through to Mario Di Francesco. Mario Di Francesco plays a perfect one-two with Ottavio Tonetto and rushes in on goal... Mario Di Francesco tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.46
Renzo Marchegiani flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Cardascio. Enrico Cardascio goes all the way! Enrico Cardascio shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.7%
35.3%
Play Area
27.1%
44.7%
28.2%
Scorers