Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Empoli. A crowd of 19,803 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Napoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Napoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Napoli start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.52
0-0Tomas Tacchini makes a probing pass to Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.24
Gianluca Sotgia threads the ball through to Christian Bordoni. Christian Bordoni knocks the ball forward to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.23
1-0Alex Cottini makes a simple pass to Tomas Tacchini. Tomas Tacchini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.49
Andy Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.44
1-0Christian Bordoni catches Andy Simonsen on the ankles. Christian Bordoni is warned by the referee! Andy Simonsen runs off the knock.
28.03
Darrell Lassiter chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Simonsen. Andy Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.45
Philipp Zaussinger comes in with a late challenge on Cyril Djire. Philipp Zaussinger is given a warning by the referee! Cyril Djire runs off the knock.
39.55
1-0Tomas Tacchini makes a simple pass to Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felice Delpiano.
40.58
1-0Nelson Jones comes in with a late challenge on Cyril Djire. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cyril Djire stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.52
Darrell Lassiter makes a simple pass to Andy Simonsen. Andy Simonsen makes a probing pass to Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yurtcan Özalan who gathers it comfortably.
44.09
1-0Christian Bordoni makes a simple pass to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico shoots from 20 yards. Mauricio Lotti easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Empoli get the second half underway!
47.11
Darrell Lassiter passes the ball forward to Tomas Tacchini. Tomas Tacchini passes the ball forward to Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo plays a perfect one-two with Stephan Ritter and rushes in on goal... Nondier Gallardo takes a shot at goal. Yurtcan Özalan easily smothers it.
49.06
Cyril Djire makes a probing pass to Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Mauricio Lotti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.57
Cyril Djire makes a probing pass to Vesa Polviander. Vesa Polviander lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Mauricio Lotti is on top of it.
60.10
1-1Philipp Zaussinger barges into Cyril Djire. Philipp Zaussinger is warned by the referee again! Cyril Djire gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.40
Dino Bandieri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Simonsen. Andy Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred King.
72.15
Alex Cottini makes a simple pass to Nelson Jones. Nelson Jones threads the ball through to Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felice Delpiano.
73.04
Andy Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo lofts in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese powers a header at goal. Yurtcan Özalan easily smothers it.
75.48
Fernando Diaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dino Bandieri.
79.43
Cyril Djire deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.20
Christian Bordoni makes a probing pass to Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina goes all the way! Mohammed Adeshina takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Mauricio Lotti manages to gather it comfortably.
84.49
1-1Christian Bordoni kicks a strong pass forward to Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico threads the ball through to Mohammed Adeshina but he's offside!
85.17
Cyril Djire controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vesa Polviander. Vesa Polviander shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.58
Felice Delpiano chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Bordoni. Christian Bordoni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gill Artistico. Gill Artistico sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Andy Simonsen advances with the ball. Andy Simonsen tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
32.1%
47.4%
20.5%
Scorers