Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play host to Napoli. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Udinese and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Udinese and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Napoli start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.18
0-0Duccio Riccio chips the ball to his team mate, Saul Macellari. Saul Macellari makes a probing pass to Mauro Bettarini. Mauro Bettarini rockets a shot on goal but somehow Luca Tacchi manages to keep it out.
14.00
0-1Duccio Riccio kicks a strong pass forward to Mauro Bettarini. Mauro Bettarini goes all the way! Mauro Bettarini shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.29
0-1Alex Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Guglielmo Del Grosso. Guglielmo Del Grosso passes the ball forward to Ray Ottofaro. Ray Ottofaro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
20.42
0-1Cedric Lestin hacks Guglielmo Del Grosso from behind! Cedric Lestin is given a warning by the referee! Guglielmo Del Grosso runs off the knock.
30.20
Sandro Zambrotta chips the ball to his team mate, Duccio Riccio. Duccio Riccio chips the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bettarini. Mauro Bettarini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Saul Macellari. Saul Macellari tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.34
0-1Napoli are easily keeping Udinese at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.23
0-1Moritz Jung barges into Evans Falsini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Evans Falsini stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.12
Ledley Pearson makes a probing pass to Ray Ottofaro. Ray Ottofaro shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Udinese start the second half!
48.19
Jonathan Pellizzoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saul Macellari. Saul Macellari whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Bettarini. Mauro Bettarini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauro Bettarini!
60.42
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
61.25
0-2Giuliano Camorani makes a simple pass to Ray Ottofaro. Ray Ottofaro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
65.55
Alex Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Mauro Bettarini. The referee calls over Alex Sullivan and warns him to calm down! Mauro Bettarini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.20
Cedric Lestin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saul Macellari. Saul Macellari finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.18
Sandro Zambrotta surges forward with the ball. Sandro Zambrotta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saul Macellari. Saul Macellari plays a perfect one-two with Mauro Bettarini and rushes in on goal... Saul Macellari rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
79.40
Guglielmo Del Grosso advances with the ball. Guglielmo Del Grosso whips in a cross ball towards Ray Ottofaro. Ray Ottofaro flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
81.01
Jonathan Pellizzoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Delli Carri. Gabriele Delli Carri shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
83.55
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
84.25
Sandro Zambrotta makes a simple pass to Jonathan Pellizzoli. Jonathan Pellizzoli takes it forward alone. Jonathan Pellizzoli shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
33.8%
47.3%
18.9%
Scorers
| Mauro Bettarini 14, 48 |