Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Sampdoria. A crowd of 20,968 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Napoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Napoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Sampdoria start the match!
3.24
0-0Dino Bandieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Tacchini. Tomas Tacchini flicks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Renato Adani.
4.17
0-0Alex Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Mauricio Lotti.
6.46
0-0Marcello Accursi kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Dalla Bona. Mario Dalla Bona surges forward with the ball. Mario Dalla Bona knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.15
0-1Alex Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma whips in a cross ball towards Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.37
Alex Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.49
Cristian Davanzante chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. De Luca. Pierre G. De Luca takes it forward alone. Pierre G. De Luca shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.30
0-1Pierre G. De Luca knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Dodd but the linesman indicates offside!
27.46
Valentino Anaclerio knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma knocks in a cross ball towards Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Mauricio Lotti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.06
0-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.50
Tomas Tacchini chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.03
Cristian Davanzante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves passes the ball forward to Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Napoli kick off!
54.01
Mario Dalla Bona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.07
1-2Mauricio Gimenez barges into Renato Adani. Mauricio Gimenez is given a warning by the referee! Renato Adani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.19
Riccardo Fialdini sees a break and surges forward. Riccardo Fialdini makes a simple pass to Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moritz Welke who gathers it comfortably.
63.01
Valentino Anaclerio sees space and advances. Valentino Anaclerio knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Mauricio Lotti.
69.45
Renato Adani knocks the ball forward to Pierre G. De Luca. Pierre G. De Luca surges forward with the ball. Pierre G. De Luca finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Mauricio Lotti easily smothers it!
71.23
Dino Bandieri makes a beautiful solo run. Dino Bandieri surges forward with the ball. Dino Bandieri goes all the way! Dino Bandieri tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.16
Riccardo Fialdini surges forward with the ball. Riccardo Fialdini decides to run forward with the ball. Riccardo Fialdini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.53
Rocco R. Ambrosetti threads the ball through to Simon Sachs. Simon Sachs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Moritz Welke.
78.52
Cristian Davanzante flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini whips in a cross ball towards Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Mauricio Lotti manages to keep it out.
81.07
Renato Adani brings the ball forward. Renato Adani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma shoots from distance. Mauricio Lotti easily smothers it.
83.30
Simon Sachs makes a probing pass to Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese powers a header at goal. Moritz Welke easily picks it out of the air!
85.12
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.48
Dino Bandieri passes the ball forward to Mario Dalla Bona. Mario Dalla Bona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez goes all the way! Mauricio Gimenez rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Moritz Welke manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
29.6%
43.2%
27.2%
Scorers