Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 20,278 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Cleto Ottofaro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Cleto Ottofaro.
0.00
Napoli kick off the first half!
2.54
Mirko Nodari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Jardim. Rui Jardim shoots from distance but Mauro Ghirardello is on top of it.
12.36
Brian Goldberg sees Paul Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Paul Gough stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Stephen Ferguson gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
18.26
Lorenzo Nicola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Mccall. Colin Mccall shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
22.06
Thomas Malbranque makes a simple pass to Rui Jardim. Rui Jardim runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rui Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Mccall. Colin Mccall connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Mauro Ghirardello had no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
26.35
Malcolm Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Oberdan Mazzoleni. Oberdan Mazzoleni passes the ball forward but Martino Mazzocco is offside!
28.12
Lorenzo Bellotto kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Malbranque. With a delightful solo run, Thomas Malbranque stretches the opposition's defence. Thomas Malbranque plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Mccall and advances towards the goal... Thomas Malbranque makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
30.24
Gian Paolo Atzori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mirko Nodari. Mirko Nodari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Mccall. Colin Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Eddy Bega. Eddy Bega heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mauro Ghirardello with no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
33.56
Mervin Ward brings the ball forward. Mervin Ward knocks the ball forward to Franceco Del Piero. Franceco Del Piero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Mauro Ghirardello. Excellent save.
34.31
Christian Iannuzzi makes a simple pass to Paul Gough. Paul Gough shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
36.58
Brian Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Paul Gough controls it well on his chest. Paul Gough plays a one-two with Duccio Venturin and advances towards the goal... Paul Gough shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.26
Moreno Benarrivo passes the ball forward to Brian Goldberg. Brian Goldberg sees Paul Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gian Paolo Atzori.
42.20
Gian Paolo Atzori flicks a high pass forward. Eddy Bega controls it well on his chest. Eddy Bega makes a simple pass to Lorenzo Nicola. Lorenzo Nicola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.09
Thomas Malbranque controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franceco Del Piero. Franceco Del Piero makes a simple pass to Lorenzo Nicola. Lorenzo Nicola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirko Nodari but he's offside!
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. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cagliari kick off and get the second half underway!
48.22
Mirko Nodari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddy Bega. Eddy Bega plays a scrappy one-two with Franceco Del Piero and advances towards the goal... Eddy Bega muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Moreno Benarrivo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
53.02
Lorenzo Bellotto flicks a high pass forward. Rui Jardim controls it well on his chest. Rui Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Colin Mccall who brings the ball under control. Colin Mccall plays a scrappy one-two with Lorenzo Nicola and advances towards the goal... Colin Mccall strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.49
Cagliari appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation.
61.36
Franceco Del Piero knocks the ball to his team mate, Mirko Nodari. Mirko Nodari sees Rui Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauro Ghirardello who gathers it comfortably.
66.04
Moreno Benarrivo breaks forward. Moreno Benarrivo decides to run forward with the ball. Moreno Benarrivo shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
77.43
Napoli have made a substitution with Florian Frieser replacing Lorenzo Bellotto .Cagliari have made 3 substitutions with Gabriel Guerrero Lopez replacing Brian Goldberg, Nabil Veurink replacing Paul Gough and Jorge Castro replacing Duccio Venturin .
79.18
Gian Paolo Atzori makes a beautiful solo run. Gian Paolo Atzori flicks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Nicola. Lorenzo Nicola lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Mccall. Colin Mccall directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.36
Mirko Nodari barges into Victor Moreno. Mirko Nodari is shown the yellow card! Victor Moreno runs off the knock.
84.35
Thomas Malbranque surges forward with the ball. Thomas Malbranque flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Nicola. Lorenzo Nicola makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
21.4%
47.6%
31%
Scorers
| Colin Mccall 22, 53 Eddy Bega 30 Lorenzo Nicola 84 | Paul Gough 37 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Mccall of Napoli |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Ferguson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gian Paolo Atzori (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thomas Malbranque (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Lorenzo Bellotto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mervin Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Franceco Del Piero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mirko Nodari (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Rui Jardim (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eddy Bega (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Colin Mccall (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 10 |
| 11. | Lorenzo Nicola (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Florian Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oliver Behrens (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuele Marazzina (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mauro Ghirardello (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Moreno Benarrivo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Goldberg (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Martino Mazzocco (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oberdan Mazzoleni (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christian Iannuzzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Garry Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Malcolm Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duccio Venturin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Gough (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Gabriel Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nabil Veurink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jorge Castro (ATT) | 6 | |












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