Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Torino. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Napoli and Torino are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Caruso.


0.00
The whistle blows and Torino kick off!
2.56
Garry Telfer comes in with a late challenge on Damien Plowright. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Damien Plowright runs off the knock.
6.28
Francesco G. Di Vicino passes the ball forward to Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
9.36
Martin Guerrero Lopez brings the ball forward. Martin Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriele Soviero who gathers it comfortably.
14.07
Syd Mendez advances with the ball. Syd Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Tore Andre Soltvedt.
15.21
Pierpaolo Gianello takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Tore Andre Soltvedt drops low and scoops up the ball.
21.09
Albrecht Ouindi knocks the ball forward to Alonso Quintero. Alonso Quintero knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.17
Edmundo Mendez passes the ball forward to Alonso Quintero. Alonso Quintero makes a probing pass to Rafael Del Sol. Without breaking stride, Rafael Del Sol plays the ball forward to Martin Guerrero Lopez who has made a great run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Martin Guerrero Lopez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
28.54
Gaetano Vanoli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello takes it forward alone. Pierpaolo Gianello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.31
Pierpaolo Gianello comes in with a late challenge on Francesco G. Di Vicino. The referee calls over Pierpaolo Gianello and shows him a yellow card! Francesco G. Di Vicino stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.51
Alonso Quintero chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Kiko. Antonio Kiko knocks the ball forward to Martin Guerrero Lopez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.25
Alonso Quintero plays the ball forward to Antonio Kiko. Antonio Kiko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Mendez.
34.32
Albrecht Ouindi hits a low pass to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance. Gabriele Soviero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.35
Damien Plowright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alonso Quintero. Alonso Quintero whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Kiko. Antonio Kiko heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
42.00
Henry Cadamarteri flicks a high pass forward to Garry Telfer who brings the ball under control. Garry Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Gento but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Napoli get the second half underway!
48.08
Gaetano Vanoli makes a simple pass to Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. With a superhuman jump, Juan-Carlos Gento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Tore Andre Soltvedt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.14
Pierpaolo Gianello sees space and advances. Pierpaolo Gianello shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.02
Edmundo Mendez knocks the ball forward to Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.48
Rafael Del Sol catches Matteo Padalino on the ankles. Rafael Del Sol is warned by the referee! Matteo Padalino stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.45
Tim Bakboord threads a neat ball through to Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Tore Andre Soltvedt is on top of his game. Great save!
59.58
Garry Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Henry Cadamarteri scores for Napoli!!
67.40
Edmundo Mendez makes a simple pass to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.40
Alonso Quintero threads the ball through to Antonio Kiko. Antonio Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.44
Edmundo Mendez barges into Henry Cadamarteri. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Henry Cadamarteri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.41
Pierpaolo Gianello flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.11
Rafael Del Sol barges into Adel Goma. The referee calls over Rafael Del Sol again and warns him to calm down! Adel Goma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.58
Alonso Quintero threads the ball through to Francesco G. Di Vicino. Francesco G. Di Vicino threads the ball through to Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
31.9%
44.4%
23.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Guerrero Lopez of Torino