Match Report


ParmaParma     NapoliNapoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Francesco PaschettaF. Paschetta69
G
1
G
75Boudewijn Van Der VaartB. Van Der Vaart
Hans de GrootH. de Groot69
D
2
D
70Nicola EspinalN. Espinal
Roberto CarrascoR. Carrasco66
D
3captain
D
68Renato AlbinoR. Albino
Tomas MendesT. Mendes64
D
4
D
68Aniello CrucianiA. Cruciani
Ruddy GovouR. Govou72
M
captain5
D
66Linus WinklerL. Winkler
Graziano RobbiatiG. Robbiati71
M
6
M
69Leonardo BressanL. Bressan
Jose AlvesJ. Alves67
M
7
M
67Ruel CraddockR. Craddock
Bernardo BorgobelloB. Borgobello66
M
8
M
66Rafael AlonsoR. Alonso
Marinus JanssenM. Janssen75
A
9
A
76Eddy ZanottiE. Zanotti
Alec JamesA. James75
A
10
A
67Paolo BarmbyP. Barmby
Clarence VerhoevenC. Verhoeven68
A
11
A
58Emiliano BarbanE. Barban
 
Vincenzo FiricanoV. Firicano68
G
12
D
65Tomas EspinalT. Espinal
Stephane ParlourS. Parlour66
G
13
M
62Evans CroceE. Croce
Paolo RizzitelliP. Rizzitelli63
D
14
D
61Juan CabreraJ. Cabrera

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio Tardini where Parma play host to Napoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Parma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benoit Bonora.


0.00
The whistle blows and Parma get the match underway!
2.02
Aniello Cruciani threads the ball through to Ruel Craddock. Ruel Craddock kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti beats his man to it with a header. Eddy Zanotti scores for Napoli!!
8.58
Ruel Craddock hits a low pass to Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Emiliano Barban. Emiliano Barban makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.53
Roberto Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Alves. Jose Alves takes it forward alone. Jose Alves whips in a cross ball towards Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. 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.
14.44
Leonardo Bressan receives the ball from a throw-in from Ruel Craddock. Leonardo Bressan passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Emiliano Barban. Emiliano Barban advances inside the box! Emiliano Barban muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Francesco Paschetta is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.57
Rafael Alonso makes a simple pass to Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
22.44
Leonardo Bressan sees Paolo Barmby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.27
Graziano Robbiati threads a neat ball through to Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Renato Albino.
40.16
Rafael Alonso flicks a high pass forward to Eddy Zanotti who brings the ball under control. Eddy Zanotti whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Francesco Paschetta manages to keep it out.
44.48
Rafael Alonso brings the ball forward. Rafael Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti connects with a diving header. Francesco Paschetta gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
45.00
Graziano Robbiati threads a neat ball through to Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven lofts in a cross ball towards Alec James. Alec James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Boudewijn Van Der Vaart manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Napoli get the second half underway!
48.07
Hans de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Jose Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Alves passes the ball forward to Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicola Espinal.
51.27
Leonardo Bressan knocks the ball forward to Emiliano Barban. Emiliano Barban knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti beats his man to it with a header but Francesco Paschetta is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
53.35
Aniello Cruciani gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Paolo Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Emiliano Barban. Emiliano Barban flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Francesco Paschetta!
55.33
Rafael Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Barban. Emiliano Barban knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Mendes.
57.01
Hans de Groot knocks the ball forward to Graziano Robbiati. Graziano Robbiati flicks a high pass forward. Marinus Janssen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marinus Janssen tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.34
Leonardo Bressan threads a neat ball through to Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.37
Ruddy Govou threads a neat ball through to Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen lofts in a cross ball towards Alec James. Alec James makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Parma!
63.33
Ruddy Govou flicks a high pass forward to Clarence Verhoeven who brings the ball under control. Clarence Verhoeven knocks in a cross ball towards Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
67.09
Linus Winkler barges into Clarence Verhoeven. Linus Winkler is given a warning by the referee! Clarence Verhoeven runs off the knock.
69.33
Ruel Craddock makes a simple pass to Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
71.33
Nicola Espinal takes it forward alone. Nicola Espinal chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Emiliano Barban. Emiliano Barban makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
72.33
Linus Winkler catches Marinus Janssen on the ankles. The referee warns Linus Winkler again to calm down! Marinus Janssen runs off the knock.
77.35
Napoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
81.27
Hans de Groot passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Bernardo Borgobello. Bernardo Borgobello makes a simple pass to Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aniello Cruciani.
83.10
Renato Albino comes in with a late challenge on Clarence Verhoeven. Renato Albino is shown the yellow card! Clarence Verhoeven grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.30
Roberto Carrasco passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ruddy Govou. Ruddy Govou sees space and advances. Ruddy Govou shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.44
Eddy Zanotti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emiliano Barban. Emiliano Barban knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Mendes.
90.00
Eddy Zanotti flicks a high pass forward. Emiliano Barban holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emiliano Barban shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Parma

Napoli
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
32.9%
43%
24.1%

Scorers
Alec James 60
Eddy Zanotti 2
Emiliano Barban 9, 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Emiliano Barban of Napoli

Match Ratings