Match Report


NapoliNapoli     PerugiaPerugia
Alex RietveldAlex Rietveld Maurice Joseph Cole Maurice Joseph Cole
Hugo FernandesH. Fernandes74
G
captain1
G
75Vinicio E. PastineV. Pastine
Rodolfo De PoliR. De Poli76
D
2
D
80Tino RossT. Ross
Joaquín DejesusJ. Dejesus72
D
3
D
78Fabian N. MazzoliF. Mazzoli
Diego Van BastenD. Van Basten69
D
4
D
75Elbekay SinouhE. Sinouh
Aladino FranceschiniA. Franceschini69
D
5
D
68Duccio GamberiniD. Gamberini
Pieter Van Den BromP. Van Den Brom84
M
6
M
80Gianfranco LamacchiG. Lamacchi
John HopkinJ. Hopkin81
M
7
M
85Gabriel TapiaG. Tapia
Melchior EversM. Evers73
M
8
A
85Leonardo CervantesL. Cervantes
Tomasz SwierczewskiT. Swierczewski72
A
9
A
81Mark RuscittiM. Ruscitti
Wilco ClaesW. Claes86
A
10
A
79Petre SipercoP. Siperco
Francesco Pires VieraF. Pires Viera76
A
11captain
A
80Hugo PazH. Paz
 
Ighli CentoI. Cento66
D
12
D
78Matthew CarltonM. Carlton
Andre MercuriA. Mercuri76
M
13
M
81Rodolfo RuotoloR. Ruotolo
Nelson VivasN. Vivas81
A
14
A
68Fabian Natale ZiniF. Zini

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Perugia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Inglis.


0.00
The whistle blows and Napoli get the match underway!
2.41
Diego Van Basten knocks the ball forward to John Hopkin. Seeing a gap ahead, John Hopkin plays the ball forward to Wilco Claes. Wilco Claes whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.12
Elbekay Sinouh threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia makes a probing pass to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Hugo Fernandes manages to keep it out.
9.22
Elbekay Sinouh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Lamacchi. Gianfranco Lamacchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aladino Franceschini.
10.42
Fabian N. Mazzoli sees Gabriel Tapia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Tapia flicks a high pass forward to Mark Ruscitti who brings the ball under control. Mark Ruscitti knocks the ball forward, putting Hugo Paz through on goal. Hugo Paz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.02
Melchior Evers knocks the ball forward to Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Vinicio E. Pastine easily smothers it!
20.25
Gabriel Tapia makes a simple pass to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.35
Elbekay Sinouh kicks a strong pass forward to Gianfranco Lamacchi. Gianfranco Lamacchi passes the ball forward to Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.51
John Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Vinicio E. Pastine is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.57
Gabriel Tapia passes the ball forward to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.09
With vision, Pieter Van Den Brom picks a pass forward to Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski whips in a cross ball towards Francesco Pires Viera. Francesco Pires Viera outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Elbekay Sinouh steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.43
Fabian N. Mazzoli comes in with a late challenge on Francesco Pires Viera. The referee calls over Fabian N. Mazzoli and warns him to calm down! Francesco Pires Viera stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.20
Gianfranco Lamacchi flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Paz controls it well on his chest. Hugo Paz shoots from long range. Hugo Fernandes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Perugia kick off!
47.01
Duccio Gamberini pushes mid-way up the pitch. Duccio Gamberini flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes whips in a cross ball towards Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.54
Gabriel Tapia knocks the ball forward to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz edges inside the box! Hugo Paz shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Hugo Fernandes had no chance!! Goal for Perugia!
51.13
Gabriel Tapia threads a neat ball through to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
53.23
Elbekay Sinouh threads the ball through to Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia passes the ball forward to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti shoots from distance but somehow Hugo Fernandes manages to keep it out.
54.09
Joaquín Dejesus barges into Hugo Paz. The referee brings Joaquín Dejesus to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Paz runs off the knock.
57.20
Gabriel Tapia runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gabriel Tapia advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gabriel Tapia provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Good keeping from Hugo Fernandes as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
58.21
It's a corner kick which Gabriel Tapia takes quickly, playing the ball short to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz deftly flicks the ball on. Hugo Fernandes scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
60.34
Napoli have made 3 substitutions with Ighli Cento replacing Rodolfo De Poli, Andre Mercuri replacing Melchior Evers and Nelson Vivas replacing Wilco Claes .
61.37
Gabriel Tapia chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Hugo Fernandes has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
67.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.08
Showing great composure, Gianfranco Lamacchi picks a pass forward to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aladino Franceschini.
78.33
Diego Van Basten knocks the ball forward to Pieter Van Den Brom. Pieter Van Den Brom threads the ball through to Francesco Pires Viera. Francesco Pires Viera plays a scrappy one-two with Tomasz Swierczewski and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Francesco Pires Viera provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vinicio E. Pastine with no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
83.25
Gianfranco Lamacchi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gianfranco Lamacchi shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
84.07
Fabian N. Mazzoli flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Tapia who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Gabriel Tapia laces a through ball forward to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz knocks in a cross ball towards Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Hugo Fernandes punches it away to safety.
85.36
With some swift thinking, Fabian N. Mazzoli plays the ball forward to Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia threads a neat ball through to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Van Basten.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Napoli

Perugia
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
31.7%
41.5%
26.8%

Scorers
Tomasz Swierczewski 2, 29
Francesco Pires Viera 78
Hugo Paz 40, 49, 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Paz of Perugia

Match Ratings