Match report
Napoli Secures 2–0 Victory Over Sassuolo in Coppa Italia
Napoli
2–0
FT
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
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15' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalArkadiusz Milik -
34' Napoli Card · Yellow CardNikola Maksimović -
45' Sassuolo Card · Yellow CardDomenico Berardi -
49' Sassuolo Card · Yellow CardM. Locatelli -
58' Sassuolo Card · Yellow CardF. Peluso -
64' Napoli Card · Yellow CardA. Ounas -
69' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Djuricic · On: K. Babacar -
70' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Boateng · On: J. Boga -
71' Napoli Card · Yellow CardMário Rui -
71' Napoli subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Ounas · On: Allan -
74' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalF. Ruiz · Assist: Arkadiusz Milik -
82' Napoli subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Callejon · On: Amin Younes -
82' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3Off: Rogério · On: Cristian Dell'Orco -
90' Napoli subst · Substitution 3Off: 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