Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 16,088 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Edoardo Silenzi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Edoardo Silenzi.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Napoli get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Gianluca Roccati plays the ball forward to Jimmy Luiso. Jimmy Luiso lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Sibilano. Paolo Sibilano beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
4.18
0-0Without breaking stride, Antonino Bondi plays the ball forward to Pierpaolo Myrtaj. Pierpaolo Myrtaj knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.18
Silvio Moreira flicks a high ball forward to Arnauld Cozza who takes it down. Arnauld Cozza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.04
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Silvio Moreira plays the ball forward to Alessandro Sculli. Alessandro Sculli shoots from distance. Solid save from Giampiero Di Natale.
20.32
With intelligent vision, Gianluca Roccati laces a through ball forward to Pierpaolo Myrtaj. Pierpaolo Myrtaj knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.35
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
22.55
Pierpaolo Myrtaj changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pierpaolo Myrtaj controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
26.04
0-0Claudio Pascual catches Jimmy Luiso on the ankles. The referee warns Claudio Pascual to calm down! Jimmy Luiso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.04
Claudio Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Cozza. Arnauld Cozza flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Moreira collects the pass. Silvio Moreira threads the ball through into the box. Arnauld Cozza muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
30.36
1-0Jimmy Luiso chips the ball to his team mate, Franceco Bandieri. Franceco Bandieri runs straight at the defence! Franceco Bandieri rockets a shot on goal. Umberto Bellucci is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.46
With some swift thinking, Silvio Moreira plays the ball forward to Arnauld Cozza. Arnauld Cozza makes a simple pass to Pablo Moya. Pablo Moya controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
38.24
Alessandro Sculli comes in with a late challenge on Amedeo Pregnolato. Alessandro Sculli is warned by the referee! Amedeo Pregnolato runs off the knock.
40.29
Franceco Bandieri surges forward with the ball. Franceco Bandieri plays a one-two with Jimmy Luiso and rushes in on goal... Franceco Bandieri takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.19
2-0Arnauld Cozza threads a neat ball through to Karim Koster. Karim Koster kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Moya but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Amedeo Pregnolato flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Bandieri controls it well on his chest. Franceco Bandieri flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Luiso collects the pass. Jimmy Luiso lofts in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Myrtaj. Pierpaolo Myrtaj flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Umberto Bellucci!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Napoli have changed their lineup with Adriano Rampulla replacing Franceco Bandieri. Cittadella appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cittadella kick off!
54.35
Davide Crippa threads a neat ball through to Paolo Sibilano. Paolo Sibilano plays a scrappy one-two with Gianluca Roccati and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paolo Sibilano shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
57.05
Kevin Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Beck. Rainer Beck flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Sculli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alessandro Sculli hits a low pass to Pablo Moya. Pablo Moya comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.21
2-1Napoli have made 2 substitutions with Angelo Rizzitelli replacing Davide Crippa and Gialuca Frezzolini replacing Pierpaolo Myrtaj .
61.27
Antonino Bondi takes the throw-in. Gianluca Roccati hits a low pass to Antonino Bondi. Antonino Bondi knocks in a cross ball towards Gialuca Frezzolini. Gialuca Frezzolini makes a deft header. Umberto Bellucci manages to gather it.
65.13
2-1Adriano Rampulla makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Sibilano. Paolo Sibilano threads the ball through into the box. Gialuca Frezzolini rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Arnauld Cozza.
66.14
Adriano Rampulla flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Roccati. Gianluca Roccati whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Sibilano. With a superhuman jump, Paolo Sibilano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.38
Gianmarco Martinelli hits a low pass to Gianluca Roccati. Gianluca Roccati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gialuca Frezzolini. Gialuca Frezzolini lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Sibilano. Paolo Sibilano shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.14
Gianmarco Martinelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Adriano Rampulla. Adriano Rampulla kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Roccati. Gianluca Roccati shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.45
Stefano Veronese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnauld Cozza. Arnauld Cozza kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cozza. Arnauld Cozza makes a convincing header. Giampiero Di Natale manages to gather it.
85.49
Adriano Rampulla knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Luiso. Jimmy Luiso finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Angelo Rizzitelli makes a simple pass to Antonino Bondi. Antonino Bondi knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Sibilano. Paolo Sibilano advances inside the box! Paolo Sibilano takes a shot at goal. Umberto Bellucci gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Franceco Bandieri 30, 40 Paolo Sibilano 67 Gianluca Roccati 78 Jimmy Luiso 85 | Pablo Moya 57 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Giampiero Di Natale (GK)
6
2. Amedeo Pregnolato (DEF)
6
3. Davide Crippa (DEF)
6
4. Gianmarco Martinelli (DEF)
6
5. Gianluca Grassadonia (DEF)
6
6. Gianluca Roccati (MID)
8
7. Franceco Bandieri (MID)
9
8. Antonino Bondi (MID)
7
9. Paolo Sibilano (ATT)
8
10. Pierpaolo Myrtaj (ATT)
6
11. Jimmy Luiso (ATT)
8
12. Angelo Rizzitelli (DEF)
6
13. Adriano Rampulla (MID)
7
14. Gialuca Frezzolini (ATT)
6
1. Umberto Bellucci (GK)
6
2. Claudio Pascual (DEF)
6
3. Ricardo Varela (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Brady (DEF)
6
5. Stefano Veronese (DEF)
6
6. Karim Koster (MID)
6
7. Arnauld Cozza (MID)
6
8. Silvio Moreira (MID)
6
9. Rainer Beck (MID)
6
10. Alessandro Sculli (ATT)
6
11. Pablo Moya (ATT)
7
12. Felice Mazzola (ATT)
0
13. Fabiano Macellari (DEF)
0
14. Fabio Belotti (MID)
0