Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to AC Milan. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with AC Milan kicking off!
4.46
0-0Marama Basto threads the ball through to Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.24
0-0Daniele Baronchelli makes a probing pass to Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu knocks the ball forward to Piero Dal Moro but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.44
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
14.33
Leon Hilgerink chips the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Vieri. Gennaro Vieri makes a simple pass to Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano goes all the way! Gianluca Cristiano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Leon Masur manages to keep it out.
16.37
0-0Fabio Terrevoli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano plays a perfect one-two with Bakary Zick and rushes in on goal... Gianluca Cristiano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.58
Marama Basto knocks the ball forward to Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro goes all the way! Piero Dal Moro tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Florian De Sole!
20.41
Marama Basto threads the ball through to Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro passes the ball forward but Razvan Ripanu is offside!
24.56
0-0Leon Hilgerink barges into Razvan Ripanu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Razvan Ripanu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.24
Badra Boka makes a simple pass to Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu knocks in a cross ball towards Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.33
Daniele Baronchelli kicks a strong pass forward to Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.54
Mitchell Jansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Terrevoli. Fabio Terrevoli chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick goes all the way! Bakary Zick shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Leon Masur easily smothers it!
38.15
0-0Razvan Ripanu clumsily knocks into Leon Hilgerink. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Hilgerink carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.18
Badra Boka controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giordano Abbiati but he's offside!
44.32
Fabio Terrevoli chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano shoots from 20 yards but Leon Masur is on top of it.
45.00
Fabio Terrevoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick goes all the way! Bakary Zick makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Napoli kick off the second half!
51.16
Mariano Mora catches Ian Joseph on the ankles. The referee calls over Mariano Mora and shows him a yellow card! Ian Joseph runs off the knock.
53.08
Marama Basto makes a probing pass to Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.56
Fabian Natale Maspero knocks the ball forward to Mariano Mora. Mariano Mora makes a simple pass to Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.59
Andy Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Baronchelli. Daniele Baronchelli sees space and advances. Daniele Baronchelli shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.23
Fabian Natale Maspero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Terrevoli. Fabio Terrevoli makes a probing pass to Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano goes all the way! Gianluca Cristiano rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.10
Mariano Mora passes the ball forward to Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.05
Ian Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Florian De Sole manages to gather it comfortably.
78.53
Fabio Terrevoli barges into Daniele Baronchelli. The referee calls over Fabio Terrevoli and shows him a yellow card! Daniele Baronchelli runs off the knock.
83.40
Sami Nurmi knocks the ball to his team mate, Marama Basto. Marama Basto passes the ball forward to Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.31
Gennaro Vieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick plays a perfect one-two with Mirco Firmani and rushes in on goal... Bakary Zick shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Leon Masur easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time