Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Arechi where Salernitana play host to Napoli. A crowd of 19,099 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Salernitana are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Salernitana are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Napoli kicking off!
10.44
0-0Mariano Mora makes a simple pass to Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pierpaolo Sculli!
12.18
1-0Mattia Parlour kicks a strong pass forward to Roland Meerdink. Roland Meerdink shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.57
1-0Yuri Pisano threads the ball through to Gavin Fletcher. Gavin Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guerino Signori. Guerino Signori plays a perfect one-two with Roland Meerdink and rushes in on goal... Guerino Signori makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.43
Francisco Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Ron Landzaat. Ron Landzaat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Meerdink. Roland Meerdink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Florian De Sole manages to gather it comfortably.
28.08
Gennaro Vieri brings the ball forward. Gennaro Vieri goes all the way! Gennaro Vieri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
30.08
Fabio Terrevoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick whips in a cross ball towards Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Pierpaolo Sculli easily smothers it.
32.11
P. Gilberto Pavan makes a simple pass to Mattia Parlour. Mattia Parlour chips the ball to his team mate, Roland Meerdink. Roland Meerdink shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.52
1-0Ron Landzaat decides to run forward with the ball. Ron Landzaat kicks a strong pass forward to Roland Meerdink but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.28
Mariano Mora threads the ball through to Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.55
Mariano Mora kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano goes all the way! Gianluca Cristiano shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Pierpaolo Sculli.
45.00
Domenico Corini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Vieri. Gennaro Vieri knocks the ball forward to Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick goes all the way! Bakary Zick cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Salernitana get the second half underway!
47.39
1-0Napoli are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
49.34
Salernitana are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
51.11
1-0Rocco R. Monetta makes a simple pass to Guerino Signori. Guerino Signori knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.24
Daniel Varela knocks the ball forward to Mariano Mora. Mariano Mora advances with the ball. Mariano Mora knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
60.57
Domenico Corini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Terrevoli. Fabio Terrevoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano goes all the way! Gianluca Cristiano shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.47
Mariano Mora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.36
Mariano Mora threads the ball through to Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Pierpaolo Sculli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.46
Fabio Terrevoli passes the ball forward to Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
72.26
1-2Mirco Firmani hacks Francisco Monteiro from behind! Mirco Firmani is warned by the referee! Francisco Monteiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.07
Rocco R. Monetta sees space and advances. Rocco R. Monetta tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Florian De Sole manages to keep it out.
83.51
Gavin Fletcher brings the ball forward. Gavin Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.48
Domenico Corini flicks the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Vieri. Gennaro Vieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
27.7%
48.2%
24.1%
Scorers
| Roland Meerdink 12 Gavin Fletcher 84 | Bakary Zick 63, 66 |