Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play Manchester United in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off!
3.11
0-0Fabian Natale Maspero passes the ball forward to Eduardo Reyes. Eduardo Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano passes the ball forward to Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.43
Fabio Terrevoli chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.58
Fabian Natale Maspero makes a simple pass to Fabio Terrevoli. Fabio Terrevoli makes a beautiful solo run. Fabio Terrevoli whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.17
0-0Adam Dyer advances with the ball. Adam Dyer knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Pérez. Diego Pérez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Rosario Garavelli easily smothers it.
26.01
Stanley May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruslan Peklushenko. Ruslan Peklushenko makes a beautiful solo run. Ruslan Peklushenko finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
30.56
0-0Martin Boban barges into Eduardo Reyes. The referee calls over Martin Boban and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Reyes stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.40
1-0Fabio Terrevoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson lofts in a cross ball towards Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.27
42.39
Ian Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano goes all the way! Gianluca Cristiano tries a spectacular strike. Sven Helmer easily smothers it.
44.53
Fabio Terrevoli chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano plays a perfect one-two with Stefan Ingesson and rushes in on goal... Gianluca Cristiano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Napoli kick off!
47.49
Ruslan Peklushenko passes the ball forward to Diego Pérez. Diego Pérez shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
54.03
1-0Fabio Terrevoli takes it forward alone. Fabio Terrevoli makes a probing pass to Mirco Firmani but he's offside!
55.11
1-0Ruslan Peklushenko flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Pérez. Diego Pérez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Varela.
60.53
Eduardo Reyes threads the ball through to Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.56
1-0Napoli are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester United's defence.
66.03
Michael De Romijn hacks Stefan Ingesson from behind! The referee calls over Michael De Romijn and warns him to calm down! Stefan Ingesson stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.10
Fabian Natale Maspero kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Redknapp. Ian Redknapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stefan Ingesson!
71.21
Ruslan Peklushenko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Dalakis. Adrian Dalakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.49
Ruslan Peklushenko surges forward with the ball. Ruslan Peklushenko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Natale Maspero.
75.28
Leon Hilgerink kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Redknapp. Ian Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.25
Mitchell Jansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Reyes. Eduardo Reyes decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Reyes makes a simple pass to Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.45
Leon Hilgerink threads the ball through to Fabio Terrevoli. Fabio Terrevoli kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Ingesson. Stefan Ingesson whips in a cross ball towards Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani heads the ball goalwards. Sven Helmer easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
24.7%
48.1%
27.2%
Scorers