Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play host to Napoli. A crowd of 17,049 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Udinese are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Udinese are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Napoli kick off!
6.14
0-0Walter Gallo catches Andy Simonsen on the ankles. Walter Gallo is given a warning by the referee! Andy Simonsen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.25
0-0Moustapha El Brazi threads the ball through to Lucien Mbami. Lucien Mbami knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dino Bandieri.
15.26
0-0Moustapha El Brazi barges into Andy Simonsen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Simonsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.02
0-0Philipp Zaussinger kicks a strong pass forward to Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.11
Philipp Zaussinger threads the ball through to Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
21.58
0-0Philipp Zaussinger barges into Moustapha El Brazi. The referee calls over Philipp Zaussinger and warns him to calm down! Moustapha El Brazi runs off the knock.
33.19
1-0Jesper Jansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lamberto Cavallo. Lamberto Cavallo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gennaro Ferrarese. Gennaro Ferrarese goes all the way! Gennaro Ferrarese cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.19
1-0Mark Koning sees a break and surges forward. Mark Koning makes a simple pass to Gennaro Ferrarese. Gennaro Ferrarese shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Mauricio Lotti manages to gather it comfortably.
44.28
Cataldo Nunziata catches Stephan Ritter on the ankles. Cataldo Nunziata is given a warning by the referee! Stephan Ritter runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Udinese kick off!
47.34
Philipp Zaussinger passes the ball forward to Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.44
Andy Simonsen takes it forward alone. Andy Simonsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Carl Bardon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.10
Walter Gallo chips the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Ferrarese. Gennaro Ferrarese goes all the way! Gennaro Ferrarese tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
61.09
Robert Brouwers advances with the ball. Robert Brouwers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.08
Alex Cottini knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Zaussinger. Philipp Zaussinger makes a simple pass to Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese knocks in a cross ball towards Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Carl Bardon manages to keep it out.
66.49
Tomas Tacchini decides to run forward with the ball. Tomas Tacchini shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
69.35
Robert Brouwers makes a simple pass to Lucien Mbami. Lucien Mbami shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
77.22
Jesper Jansen threads the ball through to Walter Gallo. Walter Gallo makes a simple pass to Gennaro Ferrarese. Gennaro Ferrarese shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
83.05
Jesper Jansen chips the ball to his team mate, Moustapha El Brazi. Moustapha El Brazi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gennaro Ferrarese. Gennaro Ferrarese knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dino Bandieri.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
27.8%
48.6%
23.6%
Scorers