Match Report


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Heavy rain falls from above here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Napoli. A crowd of 9,788 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
AC Milan are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
AC Milan start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.32
Sandro Zambrotta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duccio Riccio. Duccio Riccio kicks a strong pass forward to Saul Macellari. Saul Macellari shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jacek Swierczewski.
6.55
Fabian De Windt comes in with a late challenge on Moritz Jung. Fabian De Windt is shown the yellow card! Moritz Jung hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.24
Fabian De Windt passes the ball forward to Alassandro Camorani. Alassandro Camorani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
10.30
Emmanuel Pappas makes a simple pass to Mustapha Lefèvre. Mustapha Lefèvre shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.13
Duccio Riccio knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bettarini. Mauro Bettarini shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.06
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
15.00
Greg Woodgate sees a break and surges forward. Greg Woodgate threads the ball through to Alassandro Camorani. Alassandro Camorani shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.49
Jonathan Pellizzoli chips the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bettarini. Mauro Bettarini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacek Swierczewski who gathers it comfortably.
20.10
Roberto Porchia barges into Emmanuel Pappas. Roberto Porchia is shown the yellow card! Emmanuel Pappas gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.28
Gennaro Di Bari chips the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Preite. Datti Mohamed Preite takes it forward alone. Datti Mohamed Preite knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Attilio Possanzini.
24.13
Duccio Riccio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Saul Macellari. Saul Macellari plays a perfect one-two with Mauro Bettarini and rushes in on goal... Saul Macellari cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Jacek Swierczewski easily smothers it.
26.59
Roberto Porchia knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Delli Carri. Gabriele Delli Carri finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Jacek Swierczewski has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.54
Roberto Porchia decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Porchia knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriele Delli Carri. Gabriele Delli Carri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.01
Mauro Bettarini hacks Gennaro Di Bari from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gennaro Di Bari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.38
Emmanuel Pappas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mustapha Lefèvre. Mustapha Lefèvre goes all the way! Mustapha Lefèvre tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but David McGrory easily smothers it!
45.00
Jonathan Pellizzoli chips the ball to his team mate, Saul Macellari. Saul Macellari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Napoli get the second half underway!
48.50
Roberto Porchia catches Fabian De Windt on the ankles. The referee calls over Roberto Porchia and warns him to calm down! Fabian De Windt stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.52
Jonathan Pellizzoli knocks the ball forward to Mauro Bettarini. Mauro Bettarini threads the ball through to Saul Macellari but he's offside!
57.48
Greg Woodgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Valerio Pisano. Valerio Pisano passes the ball forward to Mustapha Lefèvre. Mustapha Lefèvre knocks the ball forward to Alassandro Camorani but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.52
Duccio Riccio flicks the ball to his team mate, Saul Macellari. Saul Macellari knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Bettarini. Mauro Bettarini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Jacek Swierczewski manages to keep it out.
69.33
Roberto Porchia clumsily knocks into Emmanuel Pappas. Roberto Porchia is warned by the referee again! Emmanuel Pappas is taking some rough treatment out there!
72.37
Samuele Dicara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valerio Pisano. Valerio Pisano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alassandro Camorani. Alassandro Camorani goes all the way! Alassandro Camorani takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by David McGrory.
73.41
Gennaro Di Bari chips the ball to his team mate, Valerio Pisano. Valerio Pisano passes the ball forward to Alassandro Camorani. Alassandro Camorani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
75.26
Emmanuel Pappas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Lefèvre. Mustapha Lefèvre shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by David McGrory!
77.11
Roberto Porchia sees space and advances. Roberto Porchia shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.47
Duccio Riccio advances with the ball. Duccio Riccio kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriele Delli Carri but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.00
Gennaro Di Bari makes a simple pass to Fabian De Windt. Fabian De Windt knocks the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Lefèvre. Mustapha Lefèvre sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.58
Jonathan Pellizzoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saul Macellari. Saul Macellari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Woodgate.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to David McGrory of Napoli
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
30.5%
50%
19.5%