Match Report


Chievo VeronaChievo Verona     NapoliNapoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Federico SassanelliF. Sassanelli61
G
1captain
G
77Gabriele SovieroG. Soviero
Rosario GiorgettiR. Giorgetti66
D
2
D
78Matteo PadalinoM. Padalino
Andre TassoA. Tasso59
D
3
D
69Adel GomaA. Goma
Marco MarinoM. Marino58
D
4
D
67Tim BakboordT. Bakboord
Enrico BizzarriE. Bizzarri58
D
5
D
65Gaetano VanoliG. Vanoli
Carlos TorresC. Torres67
M
6
M
69Syd MendezS. Mendez
Peter McleodP. Mcleod63
M
captain7
M
63Garry TelferG. Telfer
Filippo MelliF. Melli74
A
8
M
62Pierpaolo GianelloP. Gianello
Erwin KromkampE. Kromkamp70
A
9
A
80Juan-Carlos GentoJ. Gento
Ottavio MarascoO. Marasco58
A
10
A
68P. Gilberto Del VecchioP. Del Vecchio
Samuele TomeiS. Tomei58
A
11
A
65Henry CadamarteriH. Cadamarteri
 
Antonio MarascoA. Marasco57
M
12
G
71Guerino Del NeroG. Del Nero
Miguel RubioM. Rubio56
D
13
G
71Norman SummerbellN. Summerbell
Garcia Duque FuscoG. Fusco54
M
14
G
64Filippo CorsiF. Corsi

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Napoli. A crowd of 19,045 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.


0.00
Napoli kick off!
2.41
Garry Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.26
Peter Mcleod controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuele Tomei. Samuele Tomei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.55
Peter Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres makes a great pass forward. Filippo Melli runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
8.50
Andre Tasso hits a low pass to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod hits a low pass to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.00
Peter Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Samuele Tomei. Samuele Tomei knocks in a cross ball towards Erwin Kromkamp. Erwin Kromkamp outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
10.10
Matteo Padalino flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Gento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies well off target!
14.12
Tim Bakboord controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer sees space and advances. Garry Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
15.36
With fabulous imagination, Peter Mcleod plays the ball forward to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres sees Peter Mcleod just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Peter Mcleod makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.45
Peter Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Marasco. Ottavio Marasco directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.28
Peter Mcleod comes in with a late challenge on Garry Telfer. The referee brings Peter Mcleod to one side and gives him a warning! Garry Telfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.17
Tim Bakboord kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez sees Henry Cadamarteri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henry Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Federico Sassanelli.
32.26
Pierpaolo Gianello clumsily knocks into Erwin Kromkamp. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Erwin Kromkamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.55
Pierpaolo Gianello knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Henry Cadamarteri provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but Federico Sassanelli is on top of it.
36.05
Erwin Kromkamp sees a break and surges forward. Erwin Kromkamp edges inside the box! Erwin Kromkamp side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.21
Gaetano Vanoli knocks the ball forward to Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez hits a low pass to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio 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!
45.00
Tim Bakboord threads a neat ball through to Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Federico Sassanelli who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Napoli appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Chievo Verona get the second half underway!
47.09
Peter Mcleod makes an attacking run forward. Peter Mcleod knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Filippo Melli is offside!
48.35
Rosario Giorgetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Tomei. Samuele Tomei connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Gabriele Soviero.
49.59
Corner kick to Chievo Verona. Peter Mcleod plays it out to the edge of the box. Gaetano Vanoli reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
54.30
Matteo Padalino sees Syd Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Mendez threads the ball through to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.36
Pierpaolo Gianello flicks a high ball forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio who takes it down. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio plays a quick one-two with Juan-Carlos Gento and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from P. Gilberto Del Vecchio provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
57.45
Peter Mcleod makes a probing pass to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres plays a quick one-two with Peter Mcleod and rushes in on goal... Carlos Torres rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.32
Pierpaolo Gianello takes a short throw-in bringing P. Gilberto Del Vecchio into play. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Gento controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Gento whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
63.28
Gaetano Vanoli chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.19
With vision, Garry Telfer plays the ball forward to Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.31
Andre Tasso runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andre Tasso lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Kromkamp. Erwin Kromkamp directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.07
Syd Mendez makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
81.35
Pierpaolo Gianello sees Juan-Carlos Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Gento shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Erwin Kromkamp barges into Gaetano Vanoli. Erwin Kromkamp is given a warning by the referee! Gaetano Vanoli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Chievo Verona

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

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%

Scorers
Carlos Torres 57
P. Gilberto Del Vecchio 38, 65, 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio of Napoli

Match Ratings