Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Udinese. A crowd of 20,510 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Napoli and Udinese are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Circati.


0.00
The whistle blows and Udinese get the match underway!
3.25
Pierpaolo Gianello flicks a high pass forward. Syd Mendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marek Deyna who gathers it comfortably.
6.43
Pierpaolo Gianello hacks Eduardo Postiga from behind! The referee calls over Pierpaolo Gianello and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.43
Pierpaolo Gianello sees a break and surges forward. Pierpaolo Gianello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.36
Tim Bakboord passes the ball forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio shoots from long range but is denied by Marek Deyna. Excellent save.
16.03
Pierpaolo Gianello flicks a high ball forward to Syd Mendez who takes it down. Syd Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.38
Henry Cadamarteri threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio threads the ball through to Syd Mendez but he's offside!
21.48
Chris Williamson chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.44
With wonderful imagination, Dario Monetta laces a weighted ball forward to Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga hits a low pass to Stephane Savino. Stephane Savino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaetano Vanoli.
26.47
Eduardo Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Mendez.
33.07
Eduardo Postiga darts forward. Eduardo Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaetano Vanoli.
36.09
Dario Monetta flicks a high pass forward. Ludovic Jurietti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ludovic Jurietti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luca Lang. Luca Lang knocks in a cross ball towards Stephane Savino. Stephane Savino is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.42
Syd Mendez plays the ball forward to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Cort.
40.12
George Cort takes it forward alone. George Cort sees Chris Williamson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Williamson finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Napoli start the second half!
47.24
Dario Monetta hacks Juan-Carlos Gento from behind! The referee calls over Dario Monetta and warns him to calm down! Juan-Carlos Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.27
Adel Goma flicks a high pass forward to Pierpaolo Gianello who brings the ball neatly under control. Pierpaolo Gianello threads the ball through to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from P. Gilberto Del Vecchio provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Marek Deyna!
55.16
Said Zimmerman gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Luca Lang knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.36
Garry Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento shoots from 20 yards. Marek Deyna gets down and covers it.
69.34
Eduardo Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Lang. Luca Lang rushes past Garry Telfer! Tim Bakboord barges into Luca Lang. Penalty not given!!
73.28
Adel Goma kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio finds some space and shoots from distance but Marek Deyna is on top of it.
75.18
Dario Monetta chips the ball to his team mate, George Cort. George Cort sees a break and surges forward. George Cort skips past Tim Bakboord! George Cort strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
79.45
Chris Williamson threads the ball through to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Savino but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.32
Syd Mendez threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio whips in a cross ball towards Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.39
Said Zimmerman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Williamson. Chris Williamson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Williamson. Chris Williamson knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
89.50
George Cort launches a long ball forward. Luca Lang plays a one-two with Ludovic Jurietti and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Luca Lang provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Tim Bakboord, going wide.
90.00
Alberto Cope takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Dario Monetta muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.9%
63.1%
Play Area
25%
46.4%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dario Monetta of Udinese

Match Ratings