Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to AC Monza. A crowd of 9,700 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Napoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Napoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
AC Monza start the match!
3.41
Natale Franchi clumsily knocks into Renzo Marchegiani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Renzo Marchegiani gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.41
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
6.47
Rodolfo Roma makes a simple pass to Enrico Cardascio. Enrico Cardascio knocks the ball to his team mate, Domenico Pivotto. Domenico Pivotto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Edern Carriére had no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
9.07
Natale Franchi chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Carisso. Tony Carisso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Fabiano Venturin had no chance!! Goal for AC Monza!
14.44
Marino Morante hacks Niche Montano from behind! The referee calls over Marino Morante and shows him a yellow card! Niche Montano stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.24
Arnauld De Sanzo barges into Enrico Cardascio. Arnauld De Sanzo is warned by the referee! Enrico Cardascio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.38
Ljubisa Manari kicks a strong pass forward to Domenico Pivotto. Domenico Pivotto shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.35
Christian Blasi makes a simple pass to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin knocks the ball forward to Tony Carisso. Tony Carisso finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
22.28
Arnauld Fanucci barges into Aimo Ziliani. Arnauld Fanucci is warned by the referee! Aimo Ziliani runs off the knock.
24.32
AC Monza are easily keeping Napoli at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
26.34
Arnauld De Sanzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niche Montano. Niche Montano kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Carisso. Tony Carisso plays a perfect one-two with Stefano Banchelli and rushes in on goal... Tony Carisso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.45
Fabio Pivotto brings the ball forward. Fabio Pivotto threads the ball through to Tony Carisso. Tony Carisso goes all the way! Tony Carisso tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.19
Renzo Marchegiani threads the ball through to Stan Robinson. Stan Robinson goes all the way! Stan Robinson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Edern Carriére!
45.00
Renzo Marchegiani flicks the ball to his team mate, Domenico Pivotto. Domenico Pivotto lofts in a cross ball towards Enrico Cardascio. Enrico Cardascio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Napoli kick off and get the second half underway!
59.09
Niche Montano passes the ball forward to Tony Carisso. Tony Carisso goes all the way! Tony Carisso shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.50
Renzo Marchegiani takes it forward alone. Renzo Marchegiani shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
66.49
Natale Franchi chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Banchelli. Stefano Banchelli goes all the way! Stefano Banchelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Fabiano Venturin manages to keep it out.
73.10
Vito Ganci flicks the ball to his team mate, Marino Morante. Marino Morante passes the ball forward to Enrico Cardascio. Enrico Cardascio plays a perfect one-two with Stan Robinson and rushes in on goal... Enrico Cardascio shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Edern Carriére manages to gather it comfortably.
77.31
Renzo Marchegiani surges forward with the ball. Renzo Marchegiani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.05
Dmitri Blokhin flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Banchelli. Stefano Banchelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.08
Ljubisa Manari kicks a strong pass forward to Domenico Pivotto. Domenico Pivotto plays a perfect one-two with Enrico Cardascio and rushes in on goal... Domenico Pivotto shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.56
Natale Franchi decides to run forward with the ball. Natale Franchi plays a perfect one-two with Stefano Banchelli and rushes in on goal... Natale Franchi shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Fabiano Venturin easily smothers it!
90.00
Zbigniew Pol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marino Morante. Marino Morante brings the ball forward. Marino Morante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Robinson. Stan Robinson takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
25.3%
44.3%
30.4%
Scorers
Domenico Pivotto 6 Stan Robinson 90 | Tony Carisso 9, 59 |