Match Report
| Roma | Roma |  |  | Napoli | Napoli | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Ruslan Zaripof | Ruslan Zaripof | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andy Ferguson | A. Ferguson |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Rosario Garavelli | R. Garavelli | |||||||||
| Pierluigi Strada | P. Strada | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Fabian Natale Maspero | F. Maspero | |||||||||
| Orlando Lauret | O. Lauret |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 |  | Leon Hilgerink | L. Hilgerink | |||||||||
| Denny Cornelisse | D. Cornelisse | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Mitchell Jansen | M. Jansen | |||||||||
| Donato Caverzan | D. Caverzan | | 73 | M | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Diaw Adami | D. Adami | |||||||||
| Jeremie Libbra | J. Libbra | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 77 | | Mariano Mora | M. Mora | |||||||||
| Massimo Pellissier | M. Pellissier | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Fabio Terrevoli | F. Terrevoli | |||||||||
| Billy Venema | B. Venema | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Gennaro Vieri | G. Vieri | |||||||||
| Girolamo Flachi | G. Flachi | | 71 | A | | 9 | | M | 60 |  | Ian Redknapp | I. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Donato Fissore | D. Fissore | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Jose E. Zola | J. Zola | |||||||||
| Francis Scowcroft | F. Scowcroft | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 |  | Bakary Zick | B. Zick | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Napoli. A crowd of 18,671 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Roma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Roma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Roma get the match underway!
10.12
0-0Donato Caverzan hacks Gennaro Vieri from behind! The referee calls over Donato Caverzan and warns him to calm down! Gennaro Vieri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.01
0-0Fabio Terrevoli chips the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Zola. Jose E. Zola kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Zick but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.38
0-0Jeremie Libbra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabian Natale Maspero.
20.19
0-0Pierluigi Strada makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeremie Libbra. Jeremie Libbra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
24.35
1-0Orlando Lauret deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimo Pellissier. Massimo Pellissier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Rosario Garavelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.55
1-0Denny Cornelisse makes a simple pass to Massimo Pellissier. Massimo Pellissier advances with the ball. Massimo Pellissier shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Rosario Garavelli.
40.26
Pierluigi Strada makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeremie Libbra. Jeremie Libbra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Rosario Garavelli easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Napoli start the second half!
47.16
Fabio Terrevoli kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick goes all the way! Bakary Zick cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
49.39
Billy Venema knocks the ball forward to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.39
Gennaro Vieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Ferguson who gathers it comfortably.
57.06
Jeremie Libbra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.55
Gennaro Vieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierluigi Strada.
63.45
Diaw Adami passes the ball forward to Gennaro Vieri. Gennaro Vieri advances with the ball. Gennaro Vieri plays a perfect one-two with Jose E. Zola and rushes in on goal... Gennaro Vieri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andy Ferguson easily smothers it!
67.44
Ian Redknapp knocks the ball forward to Jose E. Zola. Jose E. Zola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Andy Ferguson had no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
72.22
Orlando Lauret passes the ball forward to Massimo Pellissier. Massimo Pellissier surges forward with the ball. Massimo Pellissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.19
Mariano Mora makes a simple pass to Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.15
Massimo Pellissier knocks the ball forward to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.40
Jeremie Libbra kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.36
Orlando Lauret takes it forward alone. Orlando Lauret passes the ball forward to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%
Scorers