Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play Atalanta in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Caruso.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Caruso.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Atalanta kicking off!
2.39
0-0Cristian Barban advances with the ball. Cristian Barban whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Butragueno. With a superhuman jump, Nicolas Butragueno connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Pier Giovanni Lavecchia steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
3.57
0-0Cataldo Ferrara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Marchegiani. Emiliano Marchegiani flicks a high pass forward to Mauro Pellizzoli who brings the ball under control. Mauro Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.52
Corrado Codognola flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Bortoluzzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Bortoluzzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.55
Gianluca Ferrarese threads a neat ball through to Emiliano Marchegiani. Emiliano Marchegiani makes a simple pass to Gary Parker. Gary Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.31
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.16
0-0Gary Parker hacks Gianpaolo Tarana from behind! The referee warns Gary Parker to calm down! Gianpaolo Tarana runs off the knock.
27.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Gianpaolo Tarana picks a pass forward to Antonio Albonetti. Antonio Albonetti flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Evangelisti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Evangelisti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.06
0-0Corrado Codognola hits a low pass to Alejandro Evangelisti. Alejandro Evangelisti whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Bortoluzzi. Stefano Bortoluzzi beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Torsten Rösler. Excellent save.
39.17
0-0Without breaking stride, Gianpaolo Varricchio plays the ball forward to Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
42.33
Enzo Piovanelli flicks a high ball forward to Cristian Barban who takes it down. Cristian Barban chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Parker. Gary Parker shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.44
0-0Cataldo Ferrara makes a simple pass to Emiliano Marchegiani. Emiliano Marchegiani sees a break and surges forward. Emiliano Marchegiani passes the ball forward to Gary Parker. Gianpaolo Tarana comes in with a late challenge on Gary Parker. Gary Parker appeals for a penalty! Given!!
44.44
0-0The referee points to the spot..
45.00
Mauro Pellizzoli slowly runs up but it's wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Napoli have changed their lineup with Bernardo Diana replacing Alejandro Evangelisti. Atalanta appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Napoli kick off!
48.03
Antonio Albonetti flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Bortoluzzi collects the pass. Stefano Bortoluzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Rösler who gathers it comfortably.
49.43
0-0Bernardo Diana hacks Juan Alonso from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Alonso stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.34
1-0Antonio Albonetti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernardo Diana. Bernardo Diana plays a scrappy one-two with Stefano Bortoluzzi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Bernardo Diana looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.24
Cataldo Ferrara threads a neat ball through to Gianpaolo Varricchio. Gianpaolo Varricchio sees Mauro Pellizzoli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauro Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pier Giovanni Lavecchia.
60.29
1-0Atalanta have made a substitution with Jeroen Akerboom replacing Nicolas Butragueno .
72.08
Enzo Piovanelli volleys a long ball forward. Mauro Pellizzoli finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.13
Gianpaolo Varricchio barges into Dario Ambrosi. The referee calls over Gianpaolo Varricchio and shows him a yellow card! Dario Ambrosi runs off the knock.
77.58
Napoli have made a substitution with Filippo Pecchia replacing Tomas Zanini .
79.34
Gianpaolo Varricchio sees a break and surges forward. Gianpaolo Varricchio knocks in a cross ball towards Jeroen Akerboom. Jeroen Akerboom whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
Corrado Codognola takes a long run up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
Mauro Pellizzoli takes a short run up and fires a shot towards the top corner, but it hits the woodwork and bounces back out!
Stefano Bortoluzzi takes a stuttering 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!
Gary Parker takes a long run up but connects badly skews it wide!
Filippo Pecchia takes a cautious run up. It's in!! Torsten Rösler had no chance!!
Jeroen Akerboom takes a short run up. The ball flies into the top left corner - goal!!
Mario Fontana steps up but it's wide!
Cristian Barban takes a stuttering run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Gianpaolo Tarana takes a slow run up. What a cracker!! Torsten Rösler had no chance!!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
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Penalty Shootout
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Moktar Valenconi (GK)
6
2. Mario Fontana (DEF)
6
3. Gianpaolo Tarana (DEF)
6
4. Pier Giovanni Lavecchia (DEF)
6
5. Tomas Zanini (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Albonetti (MID)
7
7. Dario Ambrosi (MID)
6
8. Enzo Olivares (MID)
7
9. Corrado Codognola (MID)
7
10. Alejandro Evangelisti (ATT)
6
11. Stefano Bortoluzzi (ATT)
7
12. Diogo Campos (ATT)
0
13. Filippo Pecchia (ATT)
6
14. Bernardo Diana (DEF)
8
1. Torsten Rösler (GK)
6
2. Enzo Piovanelli (DEF)
7
3. Cataldo Ferrara (DEF)
7
4. Juan Alonso (DEF)
7
5. Gianluca Ferrarese (DEF)
6
6. Cristian Barban (MID)
9
7. Emiliano Marchegiani (MID)
7
8. Gianpaolo Varricchio (MID)
8
9. Gary Parker (ATT)
5
10. Mauro Pellizzoli (ATT)
6
11. Nicolas Butragueno (ATT)
6
12. Andre Almeida (ATT)
0
13. Jose Medina (ATT)
0
14. Jeroen Akerboom (ATT)
9