Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play Sunderland in this friendly game. A crowd of 12,987 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sunderland get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Martin Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Crooks. Graham Crooks sees space and advances. Graham Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.59
0-1Jacob Potts decides to run forward with the ball. Jacob Potts goes all the way! Jacob Potts tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Valentino Costacurta has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.53
0-1Paul Smithe surges forward with the ball. Paul Smithe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Costacurta who gathers it comfortably.
10.56
0-1Jacob Potts knocks the ball forward to Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Valentino Costacurta easily smothers it.
12.36
Dino Bandieri brings the ball forward. Dino Bandieri threads the ball through to Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese plays a perfect one-two with Ottavio Medri and rushes in on goal... Datti Mohamed Milanese takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.21
Philipp Zaussinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri goes all the way! Ottavio Medri tries a spectacular strike. Arthur Etherington is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.46
Steve Galli makes a probing pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.07
Dave Ferdinand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Potts. Jacob Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carmine Sotgia.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Napoli get the second half underway!
54.50
Martin Clemence makes a simple pass to Steve Galli. Steve Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.17
Steve Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.07
2-1Datti Mohamed Milanese comes in with a late challenge on Dave Ferdinand. The referee calls over Datti Mohamed Milanese and warns him to calm down! Dave Ferdinand grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.10
Marco Gritti sees space and advances. Marco Gritti lofts in a cross ball towards Umberto Mazzocchi. Umberto Mazzocchi powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.33
2-1Martin Clemence clumsily knocks into Marco Gritti. The referee calls over Martin Clemence and shows him a yellow card! Marco Gritti stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.49
Riccardo Fialdini makes a probing pass to Marco Gritti. Marco Gritti knocks the ball forward to Ottavio Medri. Ottavio Medri goes all the way! Ottavio Medri shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Arthur Etherington has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.59
Graham Crooks decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Crooks finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.24
Paul Smithe surges forward with the ball. Paul Smithe lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.27
3-1Simon Sachs clumsily knocks into Graham Crooks. Simon Sachs is warned by the referee! Graham Crooks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
25%
52.8%
22.2%
Scorers
| Datti Mohamed Milanese 12 Ottavio Medri 20, 71 | Jacob Potts 7 |