Match report

Napoli Secures 2–0 Victory Over Sassuolo in Coppa Italia

Napoli
Napoli
2–0
FT
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
Jan 13, 2019

Napoli emerged victorious in their Coppa Italia clash against Sassuolo, with Arkadiusz Milik scoring in the 15th minute, followed by F. Ruiz's goal in the 74th minute. The match was marred by yellow cards, with both teams accumulating several. Sassuolo struggled to mount a comeback, leaving Napoli to advance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Napoli 2–0 Sassuolo in Coppa Italia
  • • Arkadiusz Milik scored the opening goal in the 15th minute
  • • F. Ruiz netted the second goal in the 74th minute
  • • Nikola Maksimović and A. Ounas received yellow cards for Napoli
  • • Domenico Berardi, M. Locatelli, and F. Peluso received yellow cards for Sassuolo

Lineups

Napoli

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 D. Ospina (G)
  • 19 N. Maksimović (D)
  • 6 Mário Rui (D)
  • 26 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 23 E. Hysaj (D)
  • 11 A. Ounas (F)
  • 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
  • 42 A. Diawara (M)
  • 7 José Callejón (F)
  • 24 L. Insigne (F)
  • 99 A. Milik (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Allan
  • 34 A. Younes
  • 18 G. Gaetano
  • 2 K. Malcuit
  • 30 M. Rog
  • 1 A. Meret
  • 27 O. Karnezis
  • 31 F. Ghoulam
  • 13 S. Luperto

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 79 G. Pegolo (G)
  • 13 F. Peluso (D)
  • 23 G. Magnani (D)
  • 21 Pol Lirola (D)
  • 6 Rogério (M)
  • 9 F. Đuričić (M)
  • 32 A. Duncan (M)
  • 12 S. Sensi (M)
  • 73 M. Locatelli (M)
  • 27 K. Boateng (M)
  • 25 D. Berardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 K. Babacar
  • 20 J. Boga
  • 39 C. Dell'Orco
  • 99 E. Brignola
  • 68 M. Bourabia
  • 47 A. Consigli
  • 29 M. Trotta
  • 4 F. Magnanelli
  • 28 G. Satalino

Timeline

  1. Napoli
    15' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    Arkadiusz Milik
  2. Napoli
    34' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    Nikola Maksimović
  3. Sassuolo
    45' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    Domenico Berardi
  4. Sassuolo
    49' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    M. Locatelli
  5. Sassuolo
    58' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Peluso
  6. Napoli
    64' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ounas
  7. Sassuolo
    69' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Djuricic · On: K. Babacar
  8. Sassuolo
    70' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Boateng · On: J. Boga
  9. Napoli
    71' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    Mário Rui
  10. Napoli
    71' Napoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ounas · On: Allan
  11. Napoli
    74' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Ruiz · Assist: Arkadiusz Milik
  12. Napoli
    82' Napoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Callejon · On: Amin Younes
  13. Sassuolo
    82' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rogério · On: Cristian Dell'Orco
  14. Napoli
    90' Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Arkadiusz Milik · On: G. Gaetano

Match Stats

Stat Napoli Sassuolo
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 85%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 622 437
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 5 5
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 532 371
Shots Inside Box 7 3
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 4 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Milik's early goal in the 15th minute set the tone for Napoli, giving them a significant advantage
  • ▸ Napoli's second goal by F. Ruiz in the 74th minute effectively sealed the match, despite Sassuolo's attempts to counter