Match Report


RavennaRavenna     NapoliNapoli
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nick IzzetN. Izzet67
G
1captain
G
77Gabriele SovieroG. Soviero
Matteo EspositoM. Esposito68
D
2
D
78Matteo PadalinoM. Padalino
Fabiano MatzuzziF. Matzuzzi68
D
3
D
69Adel GomaA. Goma
Samuele LongoS. Longo65
D
4
D
67Tim BakboordT. Bakboord
Sergio MusaccoS. Musacco55
D
5
D
65Gaetano VanoliG. Vanoli
Gianmatteo RipaG. Ripa74
M
6
M
69Syd MendezS. Mendez
Aimo BaianoA. Baiano74
M
7
M
63Garry TelferG. Telfer
Joe WilsonJ. Wilson70
M
captain8
M
62Pierpaolo GianelloP. Gianello
Gianluca PellizzoliG. Pellizzoli67
A
9
A
80Juan-Carlos GentoJ. Gento
Miguel José MariM. José Mari60
A
10
A
68P. Gilberto Del VecchioP. Del Vecchio
Paul MatthewsP. Matthews58
A
11
A
65Henry CadamarteriH. Cadamarteri
 
Adriano BattistiniA. Battistini67
M
12
G
71Guerino Del NeroG. Del Nero
Tomas FernandesT. Fernandes66
G
13
G
71Norman SummerbellN. Summerbell
Corrado CesariC. Cesari65
M
14
G
64Filippo CorsiF. Corsi

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Napoli. A crowd of 17,627 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ravenna and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Circati.


0.00
Ravenna kick off and get the first half underway!
3.43
Matteo Esposito flicks a high ball forward to Joe Wilson who takes it down. Joe Wilson knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Pellizzoli. Gianluca Pellizzoli finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
4.57
Gianmatteo Ripa makes a simple pass to Paul Matthews. Paul Matthews tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.21
Syd Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.24
Matteo Padalino flicks the ball to his team mate, Adel Goma. Adel Goma threads a neat ball through to Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.15
Tim Bakboord flicks a high pass forward. Garry Telfer controls it well on his chest. Garry Telfer plays the ball forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.34
Tim Bakboord takes it forward alone. Tim Bakboord flicks a high pass forward. Syd Mendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Mendez shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.45
Juan-Carlos Gento catches Samuele Longo on the ankles. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Gento and shows him a yellow card! Samuele Longo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.06
Garry Telfer threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento whips in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.37
Samuele Longo kicks a strong pass forward to Aimo Baiano. Aimo Baiano sees space and advances. Aimo Baiano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Gabriele Soviero reads it well. Excellent save!
36.32
Joe Wilson threads a neat ball through to Paul Matthews. Paul Matthews shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Gianmatteo Ripa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reactions from Adel Goma blocks the shot!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Napoli kick off the second half!
47.22
Gianluca Pellizzoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.44
Tim Bakboord breaks forward. Tim Bakboord flicks a high pass forward. Syd Mendez controls it well on his chest. Syd Mendez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nick Izzet with no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
55.25
Garry Telfer threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio lofts in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
60.13
Juan-Carlos Gento clumsily knocks into Matteo Esposito. The referee brings Juan-Carlos Gento to one side and gives him a warning! Matteo Esposito hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.43
Gianmatteo Ripa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aimo Baiano. Aimo Baiano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
66.32
Fabiano Matzuzzi sees Miguel José Mari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel José Mari passes the ball forward to Paul Matthews. Paul Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari makes a convincing header but somehow Gabriele Soviero manages to keep it out.
67.54
Matteo Padalino chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.22
Fabiano Matzuzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Wilson. Joe Wilson surges forward with the ball. Joe Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Pellizzoli. Gianluca Pellizzoli directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.25
Pierpaolo Gianello kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
77.54
Ravenna have made 2 substitutions with Adriano Battistini replacing Miguel José Mari and Tomas Fernandes replacing Aimo Baiano .
83.23
Samuele Longo knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Adriano Battistini controls it well on his chest. Adriano Battistini shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Ravenna

Napoli
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27%
41.9%
31.1%

Scorers
Gianluca Pellizzoli 71
Juan-Carlos Gento 8
Henry Cadamarteri 18
Syd Mendez 26, 51

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

Match Ratings