Match Report


PescaraPescara     NapoliNapoli
David BaconDavid Bacon Computer Player Computer Player
David RenardD. Renard76
G
1captain
G
77Gabriele SovieroG. Soviero
Rene ClaesR. Claes68
D
2
D
78Matteo PadalinoM. Padalino
Mauricio CamineroM. Caminero74
D
3
D
69Adel GomaA. Goma
Ugo SmitheU. Smithe69
D
4
D
67Tim BakboordT. Bakboord
Jannick CantonaJ. Cantona77
M
5
D
66Gaetano VanoliG. Vanoli
Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo77
M
6
M
69Syd MendezS. Mendez
Robert HoséR. Hosé73
M
captain7
M
63Garry TelferG. Telfer
Miguel RomanM. Roman78
M
8
M
62Pierpaolo GianelloP. Gianello
Anthony ButtA. Butt72
A
9
A
81Juan-Carlos GentoJ. Gento
Matt HansenM. Hansen72
A
10
A
68P. Gilberto Del VecchioP. Del Vecchio
Kaci MichelK. Michel74
A
11
A
65Henry CadamarteriH. Cadamarteri
 
Frank BurgessF. Burgess57
G
12
G
71Guerino Del NeroG. Del Nero
Urvin LeiwakabessyU. Leiwakabessy66
D
13
G
71Norman SummerbellN. Summerbell
Eduardo LoureiroE. Loureiro69
A
14
G
64Filippo CorsiF. Corsi

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Napoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pescara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.


0.00
Napoli kick off!
4.38
Garry Telfer laces a weighted ball forward to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
6.58
Miguel Roman makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Roman flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.24
Ugo Smithe hits a low pass to Robert Hosé. Robert Hosé knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Butt. With great vision, Anthony Butt plays the ball forward to Matt Hansen who has made a great run into the box. Matt Hansen rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.12
Robert Hosé hacks Syd Mendez from behind! The referee calls over Robert Hosé and shows him a yellow card! Syd Mendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.57
Robert Hosé threads the ball through to Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel threads a neat ball through to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gabriele Soviero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.59
Adel Goma flicks a high ball forward to Pierpaolo Gianello who takes it down. Pierpaolo Gianello makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
22.56
Adel Goma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pierpaolo Gianello is offside!
24.38
Eduardo Calvo sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Calvo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.48
Rene Claes makes a simple pass to Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hansen collects the pass. Matt Hansen makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.59
Robert Hosé hits a low pass to Jannick Cantona. Jannick Cantona makes a pass forward but Kaci Michel is yards offside!
36.57
Tim Bakboord makes a beautiful solo run. Tim Bakboord whips in a cross ball towards Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.18
Juan-Carlos Gento flicks a high pass forward. Henry Cadamarteri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.08
Eduardo Calvo catches Garry Telfer on the ankles. The referee calls over Eduardo Calvo and warns him to calm down! Garry Telfer runs off the knock.
42.27
Ugo Smithe sees Miguel Roman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Roman flicks the ball to his team mate, Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel sees Matt Hansen just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Matt Hansen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gabriele Soviero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That's his third!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Pescara appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Pescara players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Pescara kick off and get the second half underway!
48.46
Rene Claes flicks a high ball forward to Matt Hansen who takes it down. Matt Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
53.56
Mauricio Caminero laces a weighted ball forward to Robert Hosé. Robert Hosé flicks a high pass forward to Jannick Cantona who brings the ball under control. Jannick Cantona edges inside the box! Jannick Cantona muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Gaetano Vanoli is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
54.25
Eduardo Calvo threads a neat ball through to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen threads the ball through into the box. Some world-class footwork from Eduardo Calvo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
55.42
Ugo Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Hosé. Robert Hosé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriele Soviero who gathers it comfortably.
57.19
Robert Hosé flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen edges inside the box! Matt Hansen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gabriele Soviero had no chance!! Goal for Pescara!
65.35
Eduardo Calvo makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.11
Mauricio Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Hosé. Robert Hosé lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Butt!
69.51
Mauricio Caminero knocks the ball forward to Jannick Cantona. Jannick Cantona finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
71.23
Robert Hosé knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
73.08
Garry Telfer makes a simple pass to Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento heads the ball goalwards. David Renard manages to gather it.
78.55
Eduardo Calvo makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt whips the ball goalwards with his head. Gabriele Soviero picks it out of the air!
79.56
Matteo Padalino chips the ball to his team mate, Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello 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 David Renard who gathers it comfortably.
81.26
Garry Telfer sees space and advances. Garry Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Cadamarteri. With a superhuman jump, Henry Cadamarteri connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.45
With some swift thinking, Miguel Roman plays the ball forward to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
84.02
Eduardo Calvo threads a neat ball through to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen edges inside the box! Matt Hansen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
87.55
Miguel Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Jannick Cantona. Jannick Cantona rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Pescara

Napoli
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
22.8%
43%
34.2%

Scorers
Matt Hansen 7, 19, 42, 57
Anthony Butt 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Hansen of Pescara

Match Ratings