Match report

Napoli Defeats Spezia 4-2 in Coppa Italia Thriller

Napoli
Napoli
4–2
FT
Spezia
Spezia
Jan 28, 2021

Napoli delivered a dominant performance to secure a 4-2 victory over Spezia in the Coppa Italia on Thursday. Goals from Kalidou Koulibaly, H. Lozano, Matteo Politano, and Elmas ensured Napoli's dominance, despite a late Spezia fightback with goals from Gyasi and Acampora.

Key Facts

  • • Napoli 4-2 Spezia
  • • Kalidou Koulibaly opened the scoring at the 5th minute
  • • H. Lozano and Matteo Politano added to the lead in the first half
  • • Elmas made it 4-0 at the 40th minute
  • • Gyasi and Acampora scored for Spezia in the 70th and 73rd minute, respectively

Lineups

Napoli

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 25 D. Ospina (G)
  • 44 K. Manolas (D)
  • 6 Mário Rui (D)
  • 26 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 23 E. Hysaj (D)
  • 4 D. Demme (M)
  • 20 P. Zieliński (M)
  • 7 E. Elmas (M)
  • 24 L. Insigne (F)
  • 21 M. Politano (F)
  • 11 H. Lozano (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 D. Mertens
  • 68 S. Lobotka
  • 9 V. Osimhen
  • 5 T. Bakayoko
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo
  • 16 N. Contini Baranovsky
  • 1 A. Meret
  • 33 A. Rrahmani
  • 37 A. Petagna
  • 31 F. Ghoulam
  • 19 N. Maksimović
  • 58 A. Cioffi

Spezia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 T. Krapikas (G)
  • 19 C. Terzi (D)
  • 39 C. Dell'Orco (D)
  • 69 L. Vignali (D)
  • 34 A. Ismajli (D)
  • 8 M. Ricci (M)
  • 4 G. Acampora (M)
  • 24 N. Estévez (M)
  • 9 A. Galabinov (F)
  • 11 E. Gyasi (F)
  • 31 D. Verde (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 S. Bastoni
  • 88 Léo Sena
  • 80 K. Agudelo
  • 3 J. Ramos
  • 17 Diego Farias
  • 10 L. Agoume
  • 1 J. Zoet
  • 25 G. Maggiore
  • 77 Rafael
  • 28 M. Erlić
  • 22 J. Chabot
  • 5 R. Marchizza

Timeline

  1. Napoli
    5' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    Kalidou Koulibaly · Assist: E. Hysaj
  2. Napoli
    9' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    H. Lozano

    Foul

  3. Napoli
    20' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Lozano · Assist: D. Demme
  4. Napoli
    30' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    Matteo Politano · Assist: P. Zielinski
  5. Napoli
    40' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Elmas · Assist: L. Insigne
  6. Spezia
    46' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Cristian Dell'Orco · On: S. Bastoni
  7. Spezia
    46' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Estevez · On: Léo Sena
  8. Spezia
    46' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Galabinov · On: K. Agudelo
  9. Napoli
    61' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    Mário Rui

    Foul

  10. Napoli
    69' Napoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Zielinski · On: S. Lobotka
  11. Napoli
    69' Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Elmas · On: V. Osimhen
  12. Spezia
    70' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Gyasi · Assist: G. Acampora
  13. Spezia
    73' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Acampora · Assist: Léo Sena
  14. Spezia
    74' Spezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Luca Vignali · On: J. Ramos
  15. Spezia
    74' Spezia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Gyasi · On: Diego Farias
  16. Napoli
    88' Napoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Dries Mertens · On: T. Bakayoko
  17. Napoli
    88' Napoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matteo Politano · On: Giovanni Di Lorenzo

Match Stats

Stat Napoli Spezia
Fouls 13 6
Pass Accuracy 86% 87%
Offsides 6 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 4
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 522 559
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 3 1
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 447 488
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Napoli took a commanding lead with four goals within the first 40 minutes, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Spezia showed fight in the second half with two quick goals, but Napoli held strong to secure the victory