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 Salernitana. A crowd of 17,571 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Napoli get the match underway!
6.38
0-0Tomas Tacchini passes the ball forward to Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.05
0-0Ugo Walker flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Zoetebier. Ronald Zoetebier knocks the ball to his team mate, Dario Petruzzi. Dario Petruzzi goes all the way! Dario Petruzzi tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Mauricio Lotti manages to gather it comfortably.
12.52
0-0Tomas Tacchini catches Fabian N. Minopoli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabian N. Minopoli stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.07
0-0Nicol˜ Zanoncelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Tacchini. Tomas Tacchini chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ighli Grossi.
26.49
Simon Sachs takes it forward alone. Simon Sachs knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
28.09
0-0Sebastian Gil barges into Raul Mezzanotti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Raul Mezzanotti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.01
Simon Sachs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.38
Ronald Zoetebier knocks the ball to his team mate, Dario Petruzzi. Dario Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcello Accursi.
33.49
0-0Dino Bandieri barges into Gerald Lacombe. Dino Bandieri is given a warning by the referee! Gerald Lacombe runs off the knock.
34.56
0-0Fabian N. Minopoli makes a simple pass to Gerald Lacombe. Gerald Lacombe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dario Petruzzi but the linesman indicates offside!
40.28
Tomas Tacchini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.26
Rainer Meyer kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Mendes who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Salernitana kick off!
47.58
Simon Sachs flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jose Mendes easily smothers it.
48.14
Simon Sachs chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
51.04
Rainer Meyer catches Pedro Caminero on the ankles. Rainer Meyer is shown the yellow card! Pedro Caminero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.48
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
54.51
Rainer Meyer knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez powers a header at goal but somehow Jose Mendes manages to keep it out.
55.52
Simon Sachs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Jose Mendes manages to keep it out.
60.55
Pedro Caminero sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Caminero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.31
Ronald Zoetebier makes a simple pass to Gerald Lacombe. Gerald Lacombe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Mauricio Lotti manages to keep it out.
65.27
Fabian N. Minopoli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dario Petruzzi. Dario Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Lotti who gathers it comfortably.
67.58
1-0Dino Bandieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Sachs. Simon Sachs surges forward with the ball. Simon Sachs knocks in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.39
Rainer Meyer knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
79.17
Nicol˜ Zanoncelli makes a probing pass to Tomas Tacchini. Tomas Tacchini passes the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese plays a perfect one-two with Mauricio Gimenez and rushes in on goal... Datti Mohamed Milanese shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.12
Rainer Meyer sees a break and surges forward. Rainer Meyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.28
Rainer Meyer kicks a strong pass forward to Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ugo Walker.
90.00
Tomas Tacchini surges forward with the ball. Tomas Tacchini plays a perfect one-two with Mauricio Gimenez and rushes in on goal... Tomas Tacchini shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
8
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
21.5%
48.1%
30.4%
Scorers