Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Roma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Napoli and Roma are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Napoli and Roma are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Roma kick off!
3.53
0-0Alex Amoah chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
4.54
Orlando Lauret knocks the ball to his team mate, Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan passes the ball forward to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.14
0-0Orlando Lauret hacks Bakary Zick from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bakary Zick stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.36
0-0Fabio Terrevoli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.49
0-0Daniel J. Allback chips the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Libbra. Jeremie Libbra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi kicks a strong pass forward to Donato Fissore but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.08
0-0Daniel J. Allback hacks Gianluca Cristiano from behind! Daniel J. Allback is given a warning by the referee! Gianluca Cristiano stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.38
Alex Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick plays a perfect one-two with Alessandro Pianu and rushes in on goal... Bakary Zick makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.31
0-0Fabio Terrevoli catches Donato Caverzan on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabio Terrevoli and warns him to calm down! Donato Caverzan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.38
0-0Fabio Terrevoli kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Pianu. Alessandro Pianu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Jonathan Redknapp manages to keep it out.
32.00
0-0Napoli are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
33.57
Fabio Terrevoli brings the ball forward. Fabio Terrevoli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alessandro Pianu. Alessandro Pianu shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jonathan Redknapp easily smothers it.
40.11
Donato Caverzan passes the ball forward to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft whips in a cross ball towards Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
44.43
Augustine Okocha makes a simple pass to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah sees space and advances. Alex Amoah makes a probing pass to Gianluca Cristiano but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Napoli kick off!
48.37
Donato Caverzan chips the ball to his team mate, Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Varela.
53.24
Billy Venema knocks the ball forward to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.22
Donato Caverzan clumsily knocks into Fabio Terrevoli. The referee calls over Donato Caverzan and warns him to calm down! Fabio Terrevoli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.22
Napoli are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Roma's defence.
63.43
Fabio Terrevoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Redknapp who gathers it comfortably.
65.45
1-0Nelson Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Pianu. Alessandro Pianu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jonathan Redknapp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.09
Leon Hilgerink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Ramirez. Nelson Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick finds some space and shoots from distance. Jonathan Redknapp easily smothers it.
75.19
Pierluigi Strada knocks the ball forward to Jeremie Libbra. Jeremie Libbra kicks a strong pass forward to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Fissore but he's offside!
77.05
Alex Amoah knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Pianu. Alessandro Pianu finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.35
Fabio Terrevoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Pianu. Alessandro Pianu directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jonathan Redknapp easily smothers it.
81.42
Daniel Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Terrevoli. Fabio Terrevoli knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano plays a perfect one-two with Alessandro Pianu and rushes in on goal... Gianluca Cristiano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.00
Pierluigi Strada deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Libbra. Jeremie Libbra makes a probing pass to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Rosario Garavelli manages to keep it out.
85.48
Jeremie Libbra knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft threads the ball through to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rosario Garavelli!
89.57
Leon Hilgerink hacks Girolamo Flachi from behind! The referee calls over Leon Hilgerink and warns him to calm down! Girolamo Flachi runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
24.4%
45.6%
30%
Scorers