Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Arechi where Salernitana play host to Napoli in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Salernitana are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Natale Circello.


0.00
The whistle blows and Salernitana get the match underway!
6.06
David Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Behrens who takes it down. Oliver Behrens shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.35
Francesco Cappellini makes an attacking run forward. Francesco Cappellini cuts inside the box! Francesco Cappellini rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
9.42
David Caldwell takes it forward alone. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
16.02
Francesco Cappellini threads a neat ball through to Andrez Pedone. Andrez Pedone plays a one-two with Gialuca Frezzolini and rushes in on goal... Andrez Pedone takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.23
Eugenio Cangini runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eugenio Cangini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giampiero Di Natale who gathers it comfortably.
26.21
Alfonso De Icco hits a low pass to David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Amedeo Pregnolato.
33.07
Francesco Cappellini makes a simple pass to Gianluca Roccati. Gianluca Roccati darts forward. Gianluca Roccati advances inside the box! Gianluca Roccati tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Fernando Loureiro manages to gather it.
36.52
Adriano Rampulla flicks a high pass forward. Francesco Cappellini collects the pass. Francesco Cappellini kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Sibilano but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Salernitana appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Napoli start the second half!
53.08
Gianluca Roccati knocks the ball to his team mate, Francesco Cappellini. With great vision, Francesco Cappellini plays the ball forward to Gianluca Roccati who has made a great run into the box. Some world-class footwork from Gianluca Roccati provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
60.56
Napoli have made 2 substitutions with Pierpaolo Myrtaj replacing Andrez Pedone and Fabian N. Lupatelli replacing Gianluca Roccati .
63.38
David Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Giampiero Di Natale manages to gather it comfortably.
69.50
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
75.51
David Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alessandro Artico. Alessandro Artico knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giampiero Di Natale who gathers it comfortably.
77.37
Napoli have made a substitution with Enzo Pinzi replacing Francesco Cappellini .
83.16
Oliver Behrens kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Artico. Alessandro Artico knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giampiero Di Natale who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
19%
54%
27%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianluca Roccati of Napoli