Match Report


NapoliNapoli     Chievo VeronaChievo Verona
Computer Player Computer Player Anthony Hem Anthony Hem
Boudewijn Van Der VaartB. Van Der Vaart75
G
1
G
77Magnus AllbackM. Allback
Nicola EspinalN. Espinal70
D
2
D
78Jimmy MillerJ. Miller
Renato AlbinoR. Albino68
D
captain3
D
75Garba OmoladeG. Omolade
Aniello CrucianiA. Cruciani68
D
4
D
79Kevin RaffK. Raff
Tomas EspinalT. Espinal65
D
5
D
75Aleksi WegeliusA. Wegelius
Leonardo BressanL. Bressan69
M
6
M
79Abdelhadif BoukramiA. Boukrami
Ruel CraddockR. Craddock67
M
7captain
M
89Lari MatinpoikaL. Matinpoika
Rafael AlonsoR. Alonso66
M
8
M
79Andre BarbosaA. Barbosa
Eddy ZanottiE. Zanotti75
A
9
A
87Laurent TangheL. Tanghe
Paolo BarmbyP. Barmby67
A
10
A
79Edward YoungE. Young
Aniello MonacoA. Monaco66
A
11
A
78Daniel CarragherD. Carragher
 
Evans CroceE. Croce62
M
12
D
77Joakim MarkuksenpoikaJ. Markuksenpoika
Juan CabreraJ. Cabrera61
D
13
M
73Teddy BoumnijelT. Boumnijel
Helder FerreiraH. Ferreira60
G
14
A
81P. Gilberto AlbinoP. Albino

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 20,813 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Napoli and Chievo Verona are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Keane.


0.00
Napoli kick off!
6.21
Renato Albino passes the ball forward to Ruel Craddock. Ruel Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Aniello Monaco controls it well on his chest. Aniello Monaco whips in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.24
Ruel Craddock flicks a high ball forward to Eddy Zanotti who takes it down. Eddy Zanotti lofts in a cross ball towards Aniello Monaco. Aniello Monaco beats his man to it with a header. Wonderful reactions from Magnus Allback keeps it out!
15.09
Abdelhadif Boukrami catches Rafael Alonso on the ankles. The referee brings Abdelhadif Boukrami to one side and gives him a warning! Rafael Alonso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.36
Andre Barbosa makes a simple pass to Daniel Carragher. Daniel Carragher shoots from 20 yards but somehow Boudewijn Van Der Vaart manages to keep it out.
21.36
Rafael Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball strikes Aleksi Wegelius's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
22.53
Aniello Monaco takes a quick corner, playing it short to Ruel Craddock. Ruel Craddock chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Aleksi Wegelius reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
32.48
Rafael Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby lofts in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
40.04
Leonardo Bressan chips the ball to his team mate, Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Magnus Allback who gathers it comfortably.
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. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Chievo Verona get the second half underway!
47.36
Showing composure, Abdelhadif Boukrami laces a weighted ball forward to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Carragher. Daniel Carragher heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Boudewijn Van Der Vaart!
48.43
Abdelhadif Boukrami runs straight at the opposition's defence. Abdelhadif Boukrami lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.58
Andre Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Young. Edward Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Carragher but the linesman indicates offside!
55.11
Garba Omolade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Barbosa. Andre Barbosa passes the ball forward to Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Renato Albino.
59.32
Abdelhadif Boukrami threads a neat ball through to Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Carragher. Daniel Carragher gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Boudewijn Van Der Vaart!
61.02
Showing composure, Lari Matinpoika plays the ball forward to Daniel Carragher. Daniel Carragher knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe makes a deft header. Boudewijn Van Der Vaart didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.52
Aleksi Wegelius chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Barbosa. Andre Barbosa makes an attacking run forward. Andre Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Boudewijn Van Der Vaart who gathers it comfortably.
67.12
Andre Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Tomas Espinal and the loose ball is cleared up field.
72.42
Renato Albino threads the ball through to Ruel Craddock. Ruel Craddock hits a low pass to Aniello Monaco. Aniello Monaco knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnus Allback punches it away to safety.
77.04
Napoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
81.21
Renato Albino comes in with a late challenge on Laurent Tanghe. The referee calls over Renato Albino and warns him to calm down! Laurent Tanghe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.14
Garba Omolade passes the ball forward to Lari Matinpoika. Lari Matinpoika chips the ball to his team mate, Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Young but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Napoli

Chievo Verona
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
31.1%
48.6%
20.3%

Scorers
Eddy Zanotti 6, 32

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

Match Ratings