Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to FC Bari 1908. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Sotgia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Sotgia.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Bari 1908 kicking off!
9.11
0-0Andre Mercuri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Vivas. Nelson Vivas makes a great pass forward. Yassine El-Karkouri runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.26
0-0Mario Rukavina brings the ball forward. Mario Rukavina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Addo. Eric Addo heads the ball goalwards. Agustin Renteria effortlessly picks it out of the air!
12.18
0-0Melchior Evers barges into Armin Köller. The referee calls over Melchior Evers and warns him to calm down! Armin Köller runs off the knock.
15.07
0-0Armin Köller knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.25
Ighli Cento passes the ball forward to Andre Mercuri. Andre Mercuri makes a simple pass to Francesco Pires Viera. Francesco Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.12
0-0Mario Rukavina flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Bento. Andre Bento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs makes a probing pass between the defence to Eric Addo. Eric Addo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.52
Armin Köller chips the ball to his team mate, Matteo Nocerino. Matteo Nocerino shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
24.30
Andre Mercuri flicks a high pass forward to Yassine El-Karkouri who brings the ball under control. Yassine El-Karkouri shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Arnar Gudfinnsson!
28.20
Paul De Groot makes a simple pass to Andre Bento. Andre Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs threads the ball through into the box. Matteo Nocerino shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.08
1-0Pietro Passoni kicks a strong pass forward to Yassine El-Karkouri. Yassine El-Karkouri plays a perfect one-two with Francesco Pires Viera and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Yassine El-Karkouri provides some space. He shoots at goal. Yassine El-Karkouri scores for Napoli!!
36.03
Without breaking stride, Armin Köller plays the ball forward to Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo De Poli.
38.52
Pietro Passoni sees Francesco Pires Viera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francesco Pires Viera plays a one-two with Yassine El-Karkouri and rushes in on goal... Francesco Pires Viera comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but Arnar Gudfinnsson reads it well. Excellent save!
39.27
Paul De Groot makes a strong solo run forward. Paul De Groot knocks the ball forward to Eric Addo. Eric Addo lofts in a cross ball towards Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Agustin Renteria picks it out of the air!
45.00
Andre Bento runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andre Bento whips in a cross ball towards Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Agustin Renteria had no chance!! Goal for FC Bari 1908!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Napoli appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bari 1908 also appear unchanged since the first half. The Napoli players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Napoli start the second half!
47.03
1-1Andre Mercuri catches Andre Bento on the ankles. Andre Mercuri is shown the yellow card! Andre Bento runs off the knock.
48.49
1-1Mario Rukavina threads the ball through to Andre Bento. Seeing a gap ahead, Andre Bento plays the ball forward to Matteo Nocerino. Matteo Nocerino whips in a cross ball towards Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Joaquín Dejesus!
54.12
Pietro Passoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francesco Pires Viera. Francesco Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.47
Alpay Izzet clumsily knocks into Nelson Vivas. The referee warns Alpay Izzet to calm down! Nelson Vivas stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.13
1-1Napoli have made 3 substitutions with Marco Doumeng replacing Torsten Poschner, Pieter Van Den Brom replacing Pietro Passoni and Hachiro Watanabe replacing Francesco Pires Viera .
65.28
Marco Doumeng flicks a high ball forward to Pieter Van Den Brom who takes it down. Pieter Van Den Brom controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Vivas. Nelson Vivas runs straight at the defence! Nelson Vivas strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
67.04
Andre Bento knocks the ball forward to Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo De Poli.
71.39
Melchior Evers receives the ball from a throw-in from Andre Mercuri. With intelligent vision, Melchior Evers plays the ball forward to Yassine El-Karkouri. Yassine El-Karkouri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Arnar Gudfinnsson!
72.36
Andre Bento flicks a high pass forward. Godwin Enyinnaya holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Godwin Enyinnaya knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Agustin Renteria who gathers it comfortably.
75.54
Melchior Evers brings the ball forward. Melchior Evers makes a probing pass to Nelson Vivas but he's offside!
77.52
Pieter Van Den Brom flicks a high ball forward to Nelson Vivas who takes it down. Nelson Vivas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.25
Pieter Van Den Brom makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Vivas. Nelson Vivas shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
84.15
Armin Köller makes a simple pass to Eric Addo. Eric Addo finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
85.54
Andre Bento threads a neat ball through to Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Addo. Eric Addo makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.34
Joaquín Dejesus chips the ball to his team mate, Pieter Van Den Brom. Pieter Van Den Brom threads a neat ball through to Yassine El-Karkouri. Yassine El-Karkouri rushes past Alpay Izzet! Yassine El-Karkouri tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Arnar Gudfinnsson easily smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
26.4%
46%
27.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yassine El-Karkouri of Napoli |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Agustin Renteria (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ighli Cento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joaquín Dejesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Torsten Poschner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo De Poli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pietro Passoni (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Melchior Evers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andre Mercuri (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Yassine El-Karkouri (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Nelson Vivas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francesco Pires Viera (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marco Doumeng (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pieter Van Den Brom (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Hachiro Watanabe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Arnar Gudfinnsson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alpay Izzet (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Stuart Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul De Groot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Rukavina (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Armin Köller (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andre Bento (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Eric Addo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hugh Boggs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Godwin Enyinnaya (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Matteo Nocerino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alessio De Sole (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pietro Iacopino (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garcia Duque Del Prete (ATT) | 0 | |