Match Report


NapoliNapoli     AtalantaAtalanta
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Boudewijn Van Der VaartB. Van Der Vaart75
G
1
G
69Gianpaolo DonatiG. Donati
Nicola EspinalN. Espinal70
D
2
D
69Arturo SimoneA. Simone
Renato AlbinoR. Albino68
D
captain3
D
67Michelangelo BernardiniM. Bernardini
Aniello CrucianiA. Cruciani68
D
4
D
63Ottavio AlfieriO. Alfieri
Tomas EspinalT. Espinal66
D
5
D
59Victor PrietoV. Prieto
Leonardo BressanL. Bressan69
M
6
M
78Alejandro FantiniA. Fantini
Ruel CraddockR. Craddock67
M
7captain
M
74Giampiero OrlandiniG. Orlandini
Rafael AlonsoR. Alonso66
M
8
A
69Giulio GrittiG. Gritti
Eddy ZanottiE. Zanotti76
A
9
A
64Emiliano MadonnaE. Madonna
Paolo BarmbyP. Barmby68
A
10
A
62Sjaak VierklauS. Vierklau
Aniello MonacoA. Monaco66
A
11
A
57Farid FahmiF. Fahmi
 
Linus WinklerL. Winkler66
D
12
M
65Steve El KhanchafS. El Khanchaf
Evans CroceE. Croce62
M
13
M
65Helder PinheiroH. Pinheiro
Juan CabreraJ. Cabrera61
D
14
G
58Fabian ClaesF. Claes

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 17,706 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Oakley.


0.00
The whistle blows and Napoli kick off!
2.16
Ottavio Alfieri hits a low pass to Giampiero Orlandini. Giampiero Orlandini knocks the ball forward to Sjaak Vierklau. Sjaak Vierklau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.23
Leonardo Bressan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Simone.
8.17
Rafael Alonso catches Giampiero Orlandini on the ankles. Rafael Alonso is given a warning by the referee! Giampiero Orlandini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.38
Giampiero Orlandini threads a neat ball through to Farid Fahmi. Farid Fahmi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Renato Albino.
10.44
Renato Albino comes in with a late challenge on Giulio Gritti. The referee calls over Renato Albino and warns him to calm down! Giulio Gritti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.23
Giampiero Orlandini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emiliano Madonna. Emiliano Madonna tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
15.29
Alejandro Fantini passes the ball forward to Sjaak Vierklau. Sjaak Vierklau makes a probing pass to Farid Fahmi but he's offside!
18.48
Renato Albino flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Alonso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Alonso surges forward with the ball. Rafael Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
20.22
Renato Albino knocks the ball forward to Rafael Alonso. Rafael Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby rushes past Michelangelo Bernardini! Paolo Barmby shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.35
Alejandro Fantini runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alejandro Fantini shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
27.54
Ruel Craddock threads a neat ball through to Aniello Monaco. Aniello Monaco knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Napoli!
34.16
Alejandro Fantini flicks a high pass forward. Giulio Gritti collects the pass. Giulio Gritti lofts in a cross ball towards Farid Fahmi. Farid Fahmi heads the ball goalwards. Boudewijn Van Der Vaart is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.40
Alejandro Fantini flicks a high ball forward to Farid Fahmi who takes it down. Farid Fahmi tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
40.21
Renato Albino makes a simple pass to Ruel Craddock. Ruel Craddock makes a probing pass to Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
44.49
Leonardo Bressan flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby shoots from 20 yards but Gianpaolo Donati is on top of it.
45.00
With vision, Leonardo Bressan plays the ball forward to Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. With a superhuman jump, Eddy Zanotti connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Atalanta start the second half!
48.45
Leonardo Bressan flicks a high pass forward. Aniello Monaco collects the pass. Aniello Monaco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianpaolo Donati who gathers it comfortably.
51.16
Ruel Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Aniello Monaco collects the pass. Aniello Monaco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Gianpaolo Donati.
59.39
Leonardo Bressan chips the ball to his team mate, Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianpaolo Donati who gathers it comfortably.
63.11
Nicola Espinal knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Craddock. Ruel Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Barmby controls it well on his chest. Paolo Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.16
Alejandro Fantini barges into Nicola Espinal. The referee brings Alejandro Fantini to one side and gives him a warning! Nicola Espinal grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.01
Giampiero Orlandini threads a neat ball through to Farid Fahmi. Farid Fahmi threads the ball through to Sjaak Vierklau but he's offside!
72.49
Alejandro Fantini chips the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Madonna. Emiliano Madonna knocks in a cross ball towards Sjaak Vierklau. Aniello Cruciani hacks Sjaak Vierklau from behind! Sjaak Vierklau appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
77.58
Napoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation. Atalanta have made a substitution with Helder Pinheiro replacing Giampiero Orlandini .
79.36
Eddy Zanotti flicks a high pass forward. Aniello Monaco collects the pass. Aniello Monaco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Prieto.
83.21
Ruel Craddock surges forward with the ball. Ruel Craddock whips in a cross ball towards Aniello Monaco. Aniello Monaco fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Gianpaolo Donati is on top of it.
84.15
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.41
Renato Albino threads the ball through to Ruel Craddock. Ruel Craddock knocks the ball to his team mate, Aniello Monaco. Aniello Monaco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Simone.
90.00
Helder Pinheiro sees Farid Fahmi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Farid Fahmi plays a one-two with Emiliano Madonna and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Farid Fahmi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Napoli

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

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
28.4%
48.1%
23.5%

Scorers
Paolo Barmby 20
Eddy Zanotti 28, 45
Farid Fahmi 34, 90

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

Match Ratings