Match report

Napoli Secures 3-1 Victory Over Spezia in Coppa Italia

Napoli
Napoli
3–1
FT
Spezia
Spezia
Jan 10, 2017

Napoli secured a 3-1 victory over Spezia in their Coppa Italia match, with goals from Piotr Zielinski, Enrico Giaccherini, and Mattia Gabbiadini. Despite a brief comeback attempt by Spezia, Napoli's strong performance and clinical finishing ensured their progress in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Napoli defeated Spezia 3-1 in the Coppa Italia
  • • Piotr Zielinski scored the opening goal for Napoli in the 3rd minute
  • • Antonio Piccolo equalized for Spezia in the 35th minute
  • • Enrico Giaccherini and Mattia Gabbiadini scored for Napoli in the 55th and 57th minutes, respectively
  • • Lorenzo Insigne provided two assists for Napoli

Lineups

Napoli

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Rafael (G)
  • 33 Albiol (D)
  • 11 C. Maggio (D)
  • 3 I. Strinić (D)
  • 19 N. Maksimović (D)
  • 4 E. Giaccherini (M)
  • 20 P. Zieliński (M)
  • 30 M. Rog (M)
  • 42 A. Diawara (M)
  • 24 L. Insigne (F)
  • 23 M. Gabbiadini (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 José Callejón
  • 2 E. Hysaj
  • 32 L. Pavoletti
  • 5 Allan
  • 8 Jorginho
  • 17 M. Hamšík
  • 22 L. Sepe
  • 25 Pepe Reina
  • 62 L. Tonelli
  • 95 I. Łasicki
  • 98 M. Milanese

Spezia

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Chichizola (G)
  • 19 C. Terzi (D)
  • 17 F. Migliore (D)
  • 3 N. Valentini (D)
  • 5 F. De Col (D)
  • 6 P. Ceccaroni (D)
  • 13 A. Deiola (M)
  • 25 G. Maggiore (M)
  • 10 A. Piccolo (F)
  • 11 J. Báez (F)
  • 23 A. Piu (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 P. Granoche
  • 30 N. Pulzetti
  • 26 G. Mastinu
  • 12 J. Pagnini
  • 15 Jon Errasti
  • 16 M. Crocchianti
  • 20 N. Datković
  • 24 L. Vignali
  • 27 E. Barbato
  • 32 J. Galli
  • 33 A. Valentini
  • 34 Y. Cisotti

Timeline

  1. Napoli
    3' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Zielinski · Assist: L. Insigne
  2. Spezia
    35' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Piccolo
  3. Napoli
    55' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Giaccherini · Assist: L. Insigne
  4. Napoli
    57' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gabbiadini · Assist: M. Rog
  5. Napoli
    61' Napoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Insigne · On: J. Callejon
  6. Spezia
    66' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Piccolo · On: P. Granoche
  7. Spezia
    66' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pietro Ceccaroni · On: N. Pulzetti
  8. Spezia
    73' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Báez · On: G. Mastinu
  9. Napoli
    78' Napoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Strinić · On: E. Hysaj
  10. Napoli
    81' Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Gabbiadini · On: L. Pavoletti

Match Stats

Stat Napoli Spezia
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 89% 77%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 14
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 862 365
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 7 6
Shots off Target 10 6
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 770 281
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 7 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Napoli's early goal by Piotr Zielinski set the tone for the match, providing a strong start
  • ▸ The quick response from Spezia through Antonio Piccolo's goal raised hopes of an upset, but Napoli's two rapid goals by Giaccherini and Gabbiadini effectively ended the contest