Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Napoli. A crowd of 18,564 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Siena and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ruben Loureiro.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Siena and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ruben Loureiro.
0.00
Siena start the match!
2.03
Fabrizio Vierchwood hits a low pass to Mirco Martino. Mirco Martino flicks a high ball forward to Nestor Hebert who takes it down. Nestor Hebert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Walter Brioschi.
3.20
Adriano Rampulla flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Sibilano. Paolo Sibilano kicks a strong pass forward to Gialuca Frezzolini but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.59
Francesco Cappellini makes a probing pass to Adriano Rampulla. Adriano Rampulla skips past Eric Hertog! Adriano Rampulla takes a shot at goal but is denied by Attilio Festa. Excellent save.
10.03
Francesco Cappellini picks a pass forward to Andrez Pedone. Andrez Pedone shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.52
Mirco Martino passes the ball forward to Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores whips in a cross ball towards Nestor Hebert. Nestor Hebert finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.41
Francesco Cappellini chips the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Frezzolini. Gialuca Frezzolini cuts inside the box! Gialuca Frezzolini rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.32
Adriano Rampulla flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Roccati controls it well on his chest. Gianluca Roccati tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
28.56
Amedeo Pregnolato pushes mid-way up the pitch. Amedeo Pregnolato makes a beautiful solo run. Amedeo Pregnolato sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.27
Adriano Rampulla threads the ball through to Gialuca Frezzolini. Gialuca Frezzolini whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Sibilano. Paolo Sibilano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.43
Gianluca Roccati knocks the ball forward to Adriano Rampulla. Adriano Rampulla shoots from 20 yards but somehow Attilio Festa manages to keep it out.
40.52
Fabrizio Vierchwood flicks a high pass forward. Nestor Hebert holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nestor Hebert knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
44.01
Mirco Martino sees a break and surges forward. Mirco Martino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Amedeo Pregnolato.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Napoli start the second half!
47.21
Eric Hertog makes a simple pass to Fabrizio Vierchwood. Fabrizio Vierchwood threads a neat ball through to Martin Marquez. Martin Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Nestor Hebert. Nestor Hebert knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Giampiero Di Natale keeps it out!
53.56
Mirco Martino threads the ball through to Martin Marquez. Martin Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.33
Gianni Passoni hits a low pass to Fabrizio Vierchwood. Fabrizio Vierchwood runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Fabrizio Vierchwood lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Marquez. Martin Marquez makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
60.56
Siena have made a substitution with Saul Veronese replacing Nestor Hebert .Napoli have made 2 substitutions with Pierpaolo Myrtaj replacing Andrez Pedone and Fabian N. Lupatelli replacing Gianluca Roccati .
61.62
Pablo Garrido makes an attacking run forward. Pablo Garrido finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Giampiero Di Natale!
67.35
Gianmarco Martinelli flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Sibilano collects the pass. Paolo Sibilano rushes past Samuele Barban! Paolo Sibilano rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
72.11
Pablo Garrido runs forward with the ball. Pablo Garrido passes the ball forward to Saul Veronese. Saul Veronese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.35
Walter Brioschi knocks the ball forward to Francesco Cappellini. Francesco Cappellini advances with the ball. Francesco Cappellini passes the ball forward but Gialuca Frezzolini is offside!
77.12
Samuele Barban catches Francesco Cappellini on the ankles. Samuele Barban is given a warning by the referee! Francesco Cappellini stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.54
Adriano Rampulla makes a probing pass to Pierpaolo Myrtaj. Pierpaolo Myrtaj rushes past Samuele Barban! Some silky footwork from Pierpaolo Myrtaj provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Attilio Festa manages to gather it easily.
79.47
Martin Marquez comes in with a late challenge on Walter Brioschi. Martin Marquez is shown the yellow card! Walter Brioschi stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.27
Walter Brioschi threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Lupatelli. Fabian N. Lupatelli sees Adriano Rampulla in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adriano Rampulla controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
34.6%
41%
24.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Sibilano of Napoli |
Match Ratings
1. | Attilio Festa (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Antonino Negro Frer (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Gianni Passoni (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Samuele Barban (DEF) | 5 | |
5. | Eric Hertog (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Mirco Martino (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Pablo Garrido (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Fabrizio Vierchwood (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Martin Marquez (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
10. | Francisco Flores (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Nestor Hebert (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Saul Veronese (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Diego Bertani (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Ezio Guastalvino (MID) | 0 |
1. | Giampiero Di Natale (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Amedeo Pregnolato (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Walter Brioschi (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Gianmarco Martinelli (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Giovanni Cristante (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Gianluca Roccati (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Francesco Cappellini (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Adriano Rampulla (MID) | 9 | |
9. | Paolo Sibilano (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
10. | Gialuca Frezzolini (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Andrez Pedone (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Pierpaolo Myrtaj (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Fabian N. Lupatelli (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Enzo Pinzi (MID) | 0 |