Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to Napoli. A crowd of 19,758 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Palermo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Palermo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Palermo get the match underway!
2.33
0-1Gennaro Vieri chips the ball to his team mate, Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.14
0-1Ottavio Tacchini kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves threads the ball through to Ray Mareggini but he's offside!
8.31
0-1David Freund chips the ball to his team mate, Ray Mareggini. Ray Mareggini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian De Sole who gathers it comfortably.
18.12
0-1Mariano Mora chips the ball to his team mate, Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani goes all the way! Mirco Firmani tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Rodrigo Barbosa.
21.14
Domenico Corini threads the ball through to Mariano Mora. Mariano Mora makes a simple pass to Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano plays a perfect one-two with Stefan Ingesson and rushes in on goal... Gianluca Cristiano shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Rodrigo Barbosa manages to gather it comfortably.
24.40
0-1Stefan Ingesson comes in with a late challenge on Fabian N. Zola. The referee calls over Stefan Ingesson and warns him to calm down! Fabian N. Zola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.32
Eduardo Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano threads the ball through to Stefan Ingesson but he's offside!
32.05
David Freund controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ray Mareggini. Ray Mareggini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mitchell Jansen.
34.53
Gennaro Vieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano threads the ball through to Mirco Firmani but he's offside!
36.32
Domenico Corini brings the ball forward. Domenico Corini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Rodrigo Barbosa had no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
39.59
Eduardo Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian N. Zola.
40.48
0-2Gennaro Vieri passes the ball forward to Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Napoli kicking off!
49.08
Nicola Carlo Sarti clumsily knocks into Mirco Firmani. The referee calls over Nicola Carlo Sarti and warns him to calm down! Mirco Firmani runs off the knock.
51.57
Fabian Natale Maspero threads the ball through to Mariano Mora. Mariano Mora sees space and advances. Mariano Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Rodrigo Barbosa manages to gather it comfortably.
63.55
Fabian Natale Maspero decides to run forward with the ball. Fabian Natale Maspero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ingesson but the linesman indicates offside!
67.03
Ottavio Tacchini makes a probing pass to Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Florian De Sole!
69.32
Mariano Mora makes a simple pass to Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani goes all the way! Mirco Firmani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Rodrigo Barbosa is on top of it.
75.08
0-2Alberto Neves catches Fabian Natale Maspero on the ankles. Alberto Neves is shown the yellow card! Fabian Natale Maspero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.18
Francesco G. Deflorio threads the ball through to Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.15
Fabian N. Zola knocks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Tacchini. Ottavio Tacchini passes the ball forward to Ray Mareggini. Ray Mareggini whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Florian De Sole.
83.04
Francesco G. Deflorio passes the ball forward to Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
84.37
Gennaro Vieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Rodrigo Barbosa.
85.01
Fabian Natale Maspero takes it forward alone. Fabian Natale Maspero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani makes a probing pass to Gianluca Cristiano but he's offside!
90.00
Mariano Mora threads the ball through to Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
26.6%
73.4%
Play Area
30.4%
44.3%
25.3%
Scorers
| Stefan Ingesson 2, 36 |