Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 19,664 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Napoli kick off!
4.53
0-0Kewullay Pierini barges into Domenico Corini. The referee calls over Kewullay Pierini and warns him to calm down! Domenico Corini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.43
0-0Enrico Tentoni makes a beautiful solo run. Enrico Tentoni knocks in a cross ball towards Kewullay Pierini. Kewullay Pierini powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Florian De Sole!
12.39
Domenico Corini makes a beautiful solo run. Domenico Corini makes a probing pass to Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani shoots from 25 yards. Brian Riggott easily smothers it.
26.08
0-0Napoli are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Cittadella's defence.
28.31
1-0Mariano Mora makes a beautiful solo run. Mariano Mora plays a perfect one-two with Stefan Ingesson and rushes in on goal... Mariano Mora makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Brian Riggott is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.29
Eduardo Reyes makes a beautiful solo run. Eduardo Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.18
2-0Fabian Natale Maspero kicks a strong pass forward to Mariano Mora. Mariano Mora surges forward with the ball. Mariano Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Fabian Natale Maspero makes a simple pass to Gennaro Vieri. Gennaro Vieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Brian Riggott manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Cittadella kick off!
51.37
Daniel Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Mora. Mariano Mora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani goes all the way! Mirco Firmani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.28
Napoli are easily keeping Cittadella at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
55.57
Enrico Tentoni makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Siviglia. Gianfranco Siviglia shoots from distance but it is miles over!
61.33
2-0Aziz Garny sees a break and surges forward. Aziz Garny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.15
Mauricio Malagò kicks a strong pass forward to Gianfranco Siviglia. Gianfranco Siviglia knocks in a cross ball towards Kewullay Pierini. Kewullay Pierini heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.20
Mitchell Jansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gennaro Vieri. Gennaro Vieri passes the ball forward to Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.30
Lamberto Cecere flicks the ball to his team mate, Aziz Garny. Aziz Garny advances with the ball. Aziz Garny knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mitchell Jansen.
84.28
Daniel Varela decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.37
Gennaro Vieri flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
31%
46.5%
22.5%
Scorers