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 Parma. A crowd of 18,777 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Napoli start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.01
Callum Booth makes a probing pass to Ray Leone. Ray Leone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.13
Samuele Orlandini chips the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Achille Locatelli manages to gather it comfortably.
8.59
Riccardo Fialdini hacks Alfredo Oddo from behind! Riccardo Fialdini is shown the yellow card! Alfredo Oddo stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.05
Riccardo Fialdini clumsily knocks into Ebi Gadocha. The referee calls over Riccardo Fialdini and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Ebi Gadocha hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.57
Philipp Zaussinger surges forward with the ball. Philipp Zaussinger lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
14.37
Dino Bandieri surges forward with the ball. Dino Bandieri threads the ball through to Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.17
Callum Booth knocks the ball forward to Ray Leone. Ray Leone plays a perfect one-two with Ebi Gadocha and rushes in on goal... Ray Leone shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.01
Vittorio Giannichedda chips the ball to his team mate, Joachim Dani. Joachim Dani flicks the ball to his team mate, Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Oddo. Alfredo Oddo heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Mauricio Lotti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.02
Dino Bandieri barges into Ebi Gadocha. The referee calls over Dino Bandieri and warns him to calm down! Ebi Gadocha stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.37
Jamie Coppinger knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Oddo. Alfredo Oddo lofts in a cross ball towards Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Mauricio Lotti easily smothers it.
27.00
Tomas Tacchini sees space and advances. Tomas Tacchini shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.30
John Franken knocks the ball to his team mate, Joachim Dani. Joachim Dani makes a beautiful solo run. Joachim Dani goes all the way! Joachim Dani shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
34.20
Callum Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Oddo. Alfredo Oddo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Gil.
36.08
Parma are easily keeping Napoli at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
38.18
John Franken makes a simple pass to Callum Booth. Callum Booth passes the ball forward to Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha knocks in a cross ball towards Ray Leone. Ray Leone powers a header at goal but Mauricio Lotti is on top of it.
40.53
Dino Bandieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Zaussinger. Philipp Zaussinger kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese heads the ball goalwards but Achille Locatelli is on top of it.
42.06
Tomas Tacchini chips the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese makes a probing pass to Mauricio Gimenez but he's offside!
45.00
Jamie Coppinger barges into Tomas Tacchini. Jamie Coppinger is given a warning by the referee! Tomas Tacchini stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Parma kick off and get the second half underway!
47.12
Samuele Orlandini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
51.49
Callum Booth makes a probing pass to Ray Leone. Ray Leone knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Oddo. Alfredo Oddo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.43
Callum Booth knocks the ball forward to Ray Leone. Ray Leone finds some space and shoots from distance. Mauricio Lotti easily smothers it.
57.53
Tomas Tacchini takes it forward alone. Tomas Tacchini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Achille Locatelli who gathers it comfortably.
59.37
Dino Bandieri decides to run forward with the ball. Dino Bandieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez goes all the way! Mauricio Gimenez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.23
John Franken knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hutchison. Kevin Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dino Bandieri.
67.21
Gionatha Malusci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joachim Dani. Joachim Dani chips the ball to his team mate, Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha knocks in a cross ball towards Ray Leone. Ray Leone flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Mauricio Lotti.
69.36
Jamie Coppinger makes a probing pass to Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dino Bandieri.
72.56
Philipp Zaussinger decides to run forward with the ball. Philipp Zaussinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gionatha Malusci.
73.55
Tomas Tacchini knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.40
Vittorio Giannichedda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Booth. Callum Booth threads the ball through to Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.16
Tomas Tacchini threads the ball through to Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Achille Locatelli easily smothers it.
84.44
Vittorio Giannichedda brings the ball forward. Vittorio Giannichedda takes it forward alone. Vittorio Giannichedda lofts in a cross ball towards Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
89.49
Gavin Rae barges into Ebi Gadocha. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ebi Gadocha grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Oddo of Parma
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
29%
44.1%
26.9%

Scorers