Match Report


SalernitanaSalernitana     NapoliNapoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Giovanni M. De VezzeG. De Vezze70
G
1
G
75Boudewijn Van Der VaartB. Van Der Vaart
Riccardo BirindelliR. Birindelli72
D
2
D
70Nicola EspinalN. Espinal
Richard WoodcockR. Woodcock70
D
3captain
D
68Renato AlbinoR. Albino
Duccio SerenaD. Serena70
D
4
D
68Aniello CrucianiA. Cruciani
Clive BattyC. Batty67
D
5
D
65Tomas EspinalT. Espinal
Diogo MarquesD. Marques63
M
6
M
69Leonardo BressanL. Bressan
Maurizio SadottiM. Sadotti61
M
7
M
67Ruel CraddockR. Craddock
Jose Fortes CamposJ. Campos56
M
8
M
66Rafael AlonsoR. Alonso
Ruggero AlfieriR. Alfieri72
A
9
A
75Eddy ZanottiE. Zanotti
Ivone RuscittiI. Ruscitti66
A
captain10
A
67Paolo BarmbyP. Barmby
Florian CoisF. Cois65
A
11
A
66Aniello MonacoA. Monaco
 
Jonathan CassanoJ. Cassano69
G
12
M
62Evans CroceE. Croce
Tjalle BisselingT. Bisseling64
G
13
D
61Juan CabreraJ. Cabrera
Markus HeiserM. Heiser61
A
14
G
60Helder FerreiraH. Ferreira

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Arechi where Salernitana play host to Napoli in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Salernitana are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Ambrosetti.


0.00
The whistle blows and Napoli kick off!
2.49
Rafael Alonso passes the ball forward to Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Woodcock.
4.50
Rafael Alonso barges into Diogo Marques. The referee brings Rafael Alonso to one side and gives him a warning! Diogo Marques runs off the knock.
9.57
Maurizio Sadotti flicks a high pass forward to Ivone Ruscitti who brings the ball under control. Ivone Ruscitti whips in a cross ball towards Ruggero Alfieri. Ruggero Alfieri fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
12.06
Ruel Craddock makes a probing pass to Aniello Monaco. Aniello Monaco whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
14.52
Diogo Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivone Ruscitti. Ivone Ruscitti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.44
Diogo Marques makes an attacking run forward. Diogo Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Ivone Ruscitti. Ivone Ruscitti connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
16.32
Clive Batty flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Sadotti collects the pass. Maurizio Sadotti flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Alfieri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruggero Alfieri shoots from outside the area but Boudewijn Van Der Vaart is on top of it.
18.50
With a delightful solo run, Maurizio Sadotti stretches the opposition's defence. Maurizio Sadotti lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Cois. Florian Cois makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
22.13
Duccio Serena makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Campos. Jose Fortes Campos advances with the ball. Jose Fortes Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.45
Renato Albino flicks a high ball forward to Ruel Craddock who takes it down. Ruel Craddock flicks a high ball forward to Aniello Monaco who takes it down. Aniello Monaco shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
27.18
Duccio Serena hits a low pass to Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques knocks the ball forward to Ivone Ruscitti. Ivone Ruscitti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
33.30
Jose Fortes Campos catches Leonardo Bressan on the ankles. The referee warns Jose Fortes Campos to calm down! Leonardo Bressan runs off the knock.
38.43
Renato Albino takes a quick throw-in, which Nicola Espinal takes on the chest. Nicola Espinal threads a neat ball through to Rafael Alonso. Rafael Alonso makes a probing pass to Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Clive Batty.
39.29
Duccio Serena flicks a high pass forward to Maurizio Sadotti who brings the ball under control. Maurizio Sadotti threads the ball through to Ivone Ruscitti. Ivone Ruscitti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.23
Renato Albino receives the ball from a throw-in from Aniello Cruciani. Renato Albino kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Craddock. Ruel Craddock threads a neat ball through to Aniello Monaco. Aniello Monaco knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.10
Duccio Serena darts forward. Duccio Serena threads a neat ball through to Ivone Ruscitti. Ivone Ruscitti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola Espinal.
45.00
Maurizio Sadotti threads the ball through to Ivone Ruscitti. Ivone Ruscitti shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Salernitana appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Salernitana kick off and get the second half underway!
47.22
Jose Fortes Campos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Fortes Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Boudewijn Van Der Vaart who gathers it comfortably.
49.53
Duccio Serena sees Diogo Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruggero Alfieri. Ruggero Alfieri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.42
Richard Woodcock darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Woodcock plays the ball forward to Ruggero Alfieri. Ruggero Alfieri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Boudewijn Van Der Vaart who gathers it comfortably.
57.33
Jose Fortes Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivone Ruscitti. Ivone Ruscitti plays a scrappy one-two with Florian Cois and advances towards the goal... Ivone Ruscitti comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
59.22
Renato Albino flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Craddock controls it well on his chest. Ruel Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Eddy Zanotti controls it well on his chest. Eddy Zanotti whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Giovanni M. De Vezze. Excellent save.
63.32
Richard Woodcock receives the ball from a throw-in from Clive Batty. Richard Woodcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques knocks the ball forward to Ruggero Alfieri. Ruggero Alfieri knocks in a cross ball towards Ivone Ruscitti. Ivone Ruscitti makes a deft header but somehow Boudewijn Van Der Vaart manages to keep it out.
71.28
Riccardo Birindelli sees Jose Fortes Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Jose Fortes Campos plays the ball forward to Florian Cois. Florian Cois shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
75.14
Jose Fortes Campos catches Leonardo Bressan on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Campos again and warns him to calm down! Leonardo Bressan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.33
Napoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
78.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Fortes Campos plays the ball forward to Florian Cois. Florian Cois sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.46
Salernitana are keeping most of the possession.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Salernitana

Napoli
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
25.6%
45.1%
29.3%

Scorers
Eddy Zanotti 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddy Zanotti of Napoli

Match Ratings