Match report

Napoli Stuns Juventus 3-2 in Coppa Italia Clash

Napoli
Napoli
3–2
FT
Juventus
Juventus
Apr 5, 2017

Napoli stunned Juventus 3-2 in the Coppa Italia semifinal clash, with goals from M. Hamšík, Dries Mertens, and L. Insigne. Despite Juventus taking an early lead through a brace from Gonzalo Higuaín, Napoli fought back valiantly to secure a historic victory. The match featured an intense early period with multiple yellow cards, but Napoli's second-half surge was decisive.

Key Facts

  • • Napoli defeated Juventus 3-2 in the Coppa Italia semifinal.
  • • Gonzalo Higuaín scored both goals for Juventus at 32' and 58'.
  • • M. Hamšík scored the equalizer for Napoli at 53'.
  • • Dries Mertens scored the go-ahead goal for Napoli at 61'.
  • • L. Insigne sealed the victory for Napoli at 67'.
  • • Multiple yellow cards were issued to players from both teams.

Lineups

Napoli

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 25 Pepe Reina (G)
  • 21 V. Chiricheș (D)
  • 26 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 2 E. Hysaj (D)
  • 31 F. Ghoulam (D)
  • 17 M. Hamšík (M)
  • 20 P. Zieliński (M)
  • 42 A. Diawara (M)
  • 7 José Callejón (F)
  • 24 L. Insigne (F)
  • 99 A. Milik (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 D. Mertens
  • 32 L. Pavoletti
  • 5 Allan
  • 1 Rafael
  • 3 I. Strinić
  • 8 Jorginho
  • 11 C. Maggio
  • 19 N. Maksimović
  • 30 M. Rog
  • 33 Albiol

Juventus

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 Neto (G)
  • 23 Dani Alves (D)
  • 19 L. Bonucci (D)
  • 4 M. Benatia (D)
  • 12 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 6 S. Khedira (M)
  • 28 T. Rincón (M)
  • 27 S. Sturaro (M)
  • 9 G. Higuaín (F)
  • 7 J. Cuadrado (M)
  • 21 P. Dybala (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 M. Pjanić
  • 15 A. Barzagli
  • 18 M. Lemina
  • 1 G. Buffon
  • 3 G. Chiellini
  • 8 C. Marchisio
  • 22 K. Asamoah
  • 24 D. Rugani
  • 26 S. Lichtsteiner
  • 32 E. Audero
  • 38 R. Mandragora

Timeline

  1. Juventus
    25' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    T. Rincón
  2. Napoli
    28' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    Kalidou Koulibaly
  3. Juventus
    30' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cuadrado
  4. Juventus
    32' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Higuaín · Assist: S. Sturaro
  5. Napoli
    53' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Hamšík
  6. Juventus
    58' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Higuaín · Assist: J. Cuadrado
  7. Napoli
    61' Napoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Arkadiusz Milik · On: Dries Mertens
  8. Napoli
    61' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    Dries Mertens
  9. Napoli
    65' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    Amadou Diawara
  10. Napoli
    67' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Insigne · Assist: J. Callejon
  11. Juventus
    70' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Rincón · On: M. Pjanić
  12. Napoli
    75' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    Nikola Maksimović
  13. Napoli
    75' Napoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Hamšík · On: L. Pavoletti
  14. Juventus
    76' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Dybala · On: Andrea Barzagli
  15. Napoli
    80' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ghoulam
  16. Napoli
    82' Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Zielinski · On: Allan
  17. Juventus
    85' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pjanić
  18. Juventus
    86' Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Sturaro · On: M. Lemina
  19. Juventus
    88' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    Dani Alves

Match Stats

Stat Napoli Juventus
Fouls 21 12
Pass Accuracy 85% 80%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 9
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 646 427
Yellow Cards 5 4
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 10 2
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 548 343
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Napoli's equalizing goal by M. Hamšík at 53' shifted the momentum of the match.
  • ▸ Dries Mertens' goal at 61', shortly after coming on as a substitute, marked the turning point as Napoli took the lead.
  • ▸ L. Insigne's decisive goal at 67' sealed Napoli's victory and eliminated Juventus from the Coppa Italia.