Match Report


NapoliNapoli     Inter MilanInter Milan
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gabriele SovieroG. Soviero77
G
captain1
G
69David FranckeD. Francke
Matteo PadalinoM. Padalino78
D
2
D
72John BowerJ. Bower
Adel GomaA. Goma69
D
3
D
71Nicolas FloresN. Flores
Tim BakboordT. Bakboord67
D
4
D
70Rocco R. PeruzziR. Peruzzi
Gaetano VanoliG. Vanoli65
D
5
M
73Adriano CircelloA. Circello
Syd MendezS. Mendez69
M
6captain
M
72Antonio FonsecaA. Fonseca
Garry TelferG. Telfer63
M
7
M
72Schumann IsabeyS. Isabey
Pierpaolo GianelloP. Gianello62
M
8
M
71Nicky MasonN. Mason
Juan-Carlos GentoJ. Gento80
A
9
A
75Bram JuffingB. Juffing
P. Gilberto Del VecchioP. Del Vecchio68
A
10
A
75Martijn Van NistelrooyM. Van Nistelrooy
Henry CadamarteriH. Cadamarteri65
A
11
A
72Eugenio ZamoraE. Zamora
 
Guerino Del NeroG. Del Nero71
G
12
M
71Ludovic CollinL. Collin
Norman SummerbellN. Summerbell71
G
13
A
71Ernesto SuarezE. Suarez
Filippo CorsiF. Corsi64
G
14
D
70Niccolo SinclairN. Sinclair

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 18,021 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.


0.00
The whistle blows and Napoli kick off!
2.51
Adel Goma makes a strong solo run forward. Adel Goma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Bower.
9.55
Henry Cadamarteri catches Nicolas Flores on the ankles. Henry Cadamarteri is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Flores gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.45
John Bower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Mason. Nicky Mason edges inside the box! Nicky Mason shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.47
Eugenio Zamora changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Zamora plays a one-two with Martijn Van Nistelrooy and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Zamora strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gabriele Soviero easily smothers it!
21.45
Rocco R. Peruzzi runs forward with the ball. Rocco R. Peruzzi knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Mason. Nicky Mason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.02
Pierpaolo Gianello surges forward with the ball. Pierpaolo Gianello threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Napoli!
30.19
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.40
Rocco R. Peruzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
33.11
Seeing a gap ahead, P. Gilberto Del Vecchio laces a through ball forward to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.50
Pierpaolo Gianello flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer plays a one-two with Pierpaolo Gianello and rushes in on goal... Garry Telfer shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Francke with no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
38.48
Rocco R. Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Bram Juffing collects the pass. Bram Juffing shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.38
Henry Cadamarteri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento sees P. Gilberto Del Vecchio just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Inter Milan kick off and get the second half underway!
48.59
John Bower makes a simple pass to Adriano Circello. Adriano Circello flicks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Adriano Circello. Adriano Circello knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.27
Schumann Isabey kicks a strong pass forward to Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy plays a one-two with Bram Juffing and rushes in on goal... Martijn Van Nistelrooy shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gabriele Soviero comfortably smothers it!
59.31
Syd Mendez brings the ball forward. Syd Mendez hits a low pass to Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.32
Adel Goma flicks a high pass forward. Garry Telfer controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Telfer plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Francke who gathers it comfortably.
65.40
Pierpaolo Gianello flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio controls it well on his chest. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
67.24
Nicolas Flores passes the ball forward to Nicky Mason. Nicky Mason knocks the ball forward to Adriano Circello. Adriano Circello edges inside the box! Adriano Circello rockets a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Gabriele Soviero!
69.43
Syd Mendez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Syd Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by John Bower. Excellent block.
71.05
Inter Milan are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
72.27
With some swift thinking, Syd Mendez plays the ball forward to Adel Goma. Adel Goma laces a weighted ball forward to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.23
Nicky Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing advances inside the box! Bram Juffing comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
87.40
Schumann Isabey makes a probing pass to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Gabriele Soviero. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Napoli

Inter Milan
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
35.3%
39.7%
25%

Scorers
Syd Mendez 26
Garry Telfer 34
P. Gilberto Del Vecchio 39
Pierpaolo Gianello 59
Nicky Mason 21
Adriano Circello 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Syd Mendez of Napoli

Match Ratings