Match Report


NapoliNapoli     RomaRoma
Computer Player Computer Player Rik Mont Rik Mont
Gabriele SovieroG. Soviero77
G
captain1
G
74Valentino NodariV. Nodari
Matteo PadalinoM. Padalino78
D
2
D
74Shota DassenS. Dassen
Adel GomaA. Goma69
D
3
D
66Alfonso NappiA. Nappi
Tim BakboordT. Bakboord67
D
4captain
D
66Ricardo NascimentoR. Nascimento
Gaetano VanoliG. Vanoli66
D
5
D
68Alberto MendesA. Mendes
Syd MendezS. Mendez69
M
6
M
74Tiziano CaverzanT. Caverzan
Garry TelferG. Telfer63
M
7
M
79Mattia Dal MoroM. Dal Moro
Pierpaolo GianelloP. Gianello62
M
8
A
73Benito DionigiB. Dionigi
Juan-Carlos GentoJ. Gento81
A
9
A
69Andres VazquezA. Vazquez
P. Gilberto Del VecchioP. Del Vecchio68
A
10
A
71Gregory AbbasG. Abbas
Henry CadamarteriH. Cadamarteri65
A
11
A
72Jose Javier PenaJ. Pena
 
Guerino Del NeroG. Del Nero71
G
12
D
67Walter PandolfiW. Pandolfi
Norman SummerbellN. Summerbell71
G
13
M
73Gaetano FalsiniG. Falsini
Filippo CorsiF. Corsi64
G
14
A
69Marino MandelliM. Mandelli

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Roma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Valerio De Sole.


0.00
The first half starts with Roma kicking off!
8.09
Tim Bakboord hits a low pass to Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Cadamarteri but he's offside!
9.48
Adel Goma makes a simple pass to Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello hits a low pass to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfonso Nappi.
12.53
Pierpaolo Gianello flicks a high pass forward to Henry Cadamarteri who brings the ball under control. Henry Cadamarteri lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Tiziano Caverzan and the loose ball is cleared up field.
15.47
Jose Javier Pena hits a low pass to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Adel Goma clears it off the line with his head!
16.39
Ricardo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Gregory Abbas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregory Abbas plays a one-two with Mattia Dal Moro and advances towards the goal... Gregory Abbas shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Gabriele Soviero had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
24.37
Garry Telfer passes the ball forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.33
Ricardo Nascimento hits a low pass to Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan passes the ball forward to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.54
Alfonso Nappi hits a low pass to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andres Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaetano Vanoli.
28.15
Shota Dassen flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas lofts in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Adel Goma comes in with a late challenge on Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro appeals for a penalty! Given!!
28.15
The referee points to the spot..
29.00
Gregory Abbas takes a slow run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
32.21
Matteo Padalino knocks the ball forward to Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello advances with the ball. Pierpaolo Gianello knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Valentino Nodari is on top of it.
33.13
Alfonso Nappi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
34.35
Alfonso Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Mattia Dal Moro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mattia Dal Moro knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas sees Andres Vazquez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Andres Vazquez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Gabriele Soviero. Excellent save.
38.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Tiziano Caverzan laces a through ball forward to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pena. With a superhuman jump, Jose Javier Pena connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Gabriele Soviero is on top of it.
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. Roma also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Napoli get the second half underway!
48.44
Mattia Dal Moro chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena plays a one-two with Andres Vazquez and advances towards the goal... Jose Javier Pena looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.37
Jose Javier Pena kicks a strong pass forward to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Gabriele Soviero had no chance!! Goal for Roma! The crowd cheers as the Frenchman celebrates his hattrick!
63.08
Syd Mendez makes a simple pass to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.38
With great vision, Mattia Dal Moro plays the ball forward to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro heads the ball goalwards but somehow Tim Bakboord happens to be in the right place to block it.
66.39
Tim Bakboord breaks forward. Tim Bakboord flicks a high pass forward. Henry Cadamarteri collects the pass. Henry Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Nascimento.
67.40
Mattia Dal Moro makes a simple pass to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.22
Tiziano Caverzan flicks a high pass forward. Benito Dionigi controls it well on his chest. Benito Dionigi knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas whips the ball goalwards with his head. Gabriele Soviero punches it away to safety.
78.59
Pierpaolo Gianello decides to run forward with the ball. Pierpaolo Gianello whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.39
Tim Bakboord darts forward. Tim Bakboord plays the ball forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Juan-Carlos Gento scores for Napoli!!
84.20
Pierpaolo Gianello knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Mendez. Syd Mendez threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.51
Alfonso Nappi knocks the ball to his team mate, Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro flicks a high pass forward. Gregory Abbas controls it well on his chest. Gregory Abbas plays a one-two with Mattia Dal Moro and advances towards the goal... Gregory Abbas rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Napoli

Roma
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
31.9%
48.6%
19.4%

Scorers
Juan-Carlos Gento 79
Gregory Abbas 16, 29 (p), 55, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregory Abbas of Roma

Match Ratings