Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Messina. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Messina kick off!
4.43
0-0P. Gilberto Porchia makes a probing pass to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.20
Samuele Orlandini makes a probing pass to Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese goes all the way! Datti Mohamed Milanese rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.05
0-0Pier G. Perrotta kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Porchia. P. Gilberto Porchia knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus plays a perfect one-two with Mauro Bennardo and rushes in on goal... Darren Rufus rockets a shot on goal but somehow Mauricio Lotti manages to keep it out.
12.04
0-0Linus Jentsch barges into Sebastian Gil. Linus Jentsch is warned by the referee! Sebastian Gil grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.53
0-0Philipp Zaussinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sidney Ray who gathers it comfortably.
21.32
Pier G. Perrotta knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Porchia. P. Gilberto Porchia knocks the ball forward to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo shoots from 25 yards but somehow Mauricio Lotti manages to keep it out.
28.15
0-0Philipp Zaussinger clumsily knocks into P. Gilberto Porchia. Philipp Zaussinger is warned by the referee! P. Gilberto Porchia runs off the knock.
32.21
Linus Jentsch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Guy Girard. Jean-Guy Girard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mauricio Lotti easily smothers it!
33.40
Nicola Goretti makes a probing pass to Maurizio Armellini. Maurizio Armellini knocks the ball forward to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.19
Nicola Goretti makes a probing pass to Maurizio Armellini. Maurizio Armellini makes a simple pass to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Mauricio Lotti manages to gather it comfortably.
38.20
Philipp Zaussinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
39.14
1-0Dino Bandieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Orlandini. Samuele Orlandini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Napoli kick off and get the second half underway!
47.11
Pier G. Perrotta kicks a strong pass forward to Moussa Deflandre. Moussa Deflandre flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
49.45
1-0Mauricio Gimenez clumsily knocks into Nicola Goretti. Mauricio Gimenez is shown the yellow card! Nicola Goretti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.40
Moussa Deflandre makes a simple pass to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.44
Nicola Goretti sees space and advances. Nicola Goretti threads the ball through to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Mauricio Lotti manages to gather it comfortably.
59.19
Nicola Goretti decides to run forward with the ball. Nicola Goretti chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi shoots from outside the area. Mauricio Lotti easily smothers it.
60.46
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
63.48
Pius Dekker chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Zaussinger. Philipp Zaussinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.28
Samuele Orlandini passes the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Jentsch.
66.46
Nicola Goretti advances with the ball. Nicola Goretti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Mauricio Lotti manages to keep it out.
67.18
Marcello Accursi comes in with a late challenge on Mauro Bennardo. Marcello Accursi is shown the yellow card! Mauro Bennardo runs off the knock.
69.18
Maurizio Armellini flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus goes all the way! Darren Rufus shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Mauricio Lotti!
71.21
Nicola Goretti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moussa Deflandre. Moussa Deflandre knocks the ball forward to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mauricio Lotti manages to gather it comfortably.
72.25
Samuele Orlandini chips the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Sidney Ray manages to keep it out.
73.03
P. Gilberto Porchia surges forward with the ball. P. Gilberto Porchia whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Mauricio Lotti.
77.36
Nicola Goretti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Guy Girard. Jean-Guy Girard makes a probing pass to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.19
Mauro Bennardo catches Dino Bandieri on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dino Bandieri carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.52
Moussa Deflandre threads the ball through to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
81.33
Nicola Goretti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Armellini. Maurizio Armellini flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Mauricio Lotti is on top of it.
83.37
Moussa Deflandre deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.57
Moussa Deflandre chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
87.24
Pius Dekker makes a simple pass to Samuele Orlandini. Samuele Orlandini makes a simple pass to Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
89.38
Maurizio Armellini flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Pier G. Perrotta hacks Mauricio Gimenez from behind! Pier G. Perrotta is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Gimenez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
14
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35%
65%
Play Area
30%
42%
28%
Scorers