Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Empoli. A crowd of 18,011 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Napoli and Empoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Napoli and Empoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Empoli get the match underway!
4.05
0-0Filippo Baldini chips the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Vieri. Gennaro Vieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ricardo Rosales easily smothers it!
9.51
0-0Claudio Brighi kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Martinez. Rafael Martinez knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.15
Mariano Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Rosales who gathers it comfortably.
14.20
Rafael Martinez makes a probing pass to Luca Galli. Luca Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.14
0-0Alec Ferguson catches Mariano Mora on the ankles. The referee calls over Alec Ferguson and warns him to calm down! Mariano Mora runs off the knock.
20.00
Rafael Martinez knocks the ball forward to Luca Galli. Luca Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.51
Alec Ferguson sees a break and surges forward. Alec Ferguson plays a perfect one-two with Benito Monza and rushes in on goal... Alec Ferguson tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Florian De Sole manages to gather it comfortably.
26.13
Gennaro Vieri surges forward with the ball. Gennaro Vieri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luiz Miguel Dias.
27.14
0-1Benoit Cannarsa makes a simple pass to Benito Monza. Benito Monza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Florian De Sole has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.17
Gennaro Vieri kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson knocks in a cross ball towards Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.40
1-1Empoli are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Napoli's defence.
44.41
Leon Hilgerink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Reyes. Eduardo Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson goes all the way! Stefan Ingesson takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ricardo Rosales.
45.00
Empoli are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Napoli kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
Luiz Miguel Dias brings the ball forward. Luiz Miguel Dias threads the ball through to Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.01
1-1Eduardo Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.34
Rafael Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
60.47
Mariano Mora brings the ball forward. Mariano Mora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Ricardo Rosales has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.26
Rafael Martinez takes it forward alone. Rafael Martinez shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
66.15
Leon Hilgerink makes a simple pass to Gennaro Vieri. Gennaro Vieri flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.43
Benoit Cannarsa takes it forward alone. Benoit Cannarsa lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Kistner. Nicolas Kistner directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Florian De Sole has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.04
Elvis Lentini sees space and advances. Elvis Lentini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luca Galli. Luca Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian De Sole who gathers it comfortably.
85.13
Leon Hilgerink clumsily knocks into Luca Galli. Leon Hilgerink is warned by the referee! Luca Galli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.1%
55.9%
Play Area
25%
48.5%
26.5%
Scorers
| Mirco Firmani 34 Gianluca Cristiano 60 | Nicolas Kistner 27, 77 |