Match report
Napoli Defeats Sampdoria 4-2 in Serie A
Sampdoria
2–4
FT
Napoli
May 28, 2017
Napoli stuns Sampdoria with a dominant 4-2 victory in a high-intensity Serie A encounter. Dries Mertens, Lorenzo Insigne, and Marek Hamšík led the offensive charge for Napoli, while Fabio Quagliarella and R. Álvarez netted for Sampdoria. Napoli's early goals set the tone, despite Sampdoria's late fightback.
Key Facts
- • Napoli defeated Sampdoria 4-2 in the Serie A match on May 28, 2017.
- • Dries Mertens scored the opening goal for Napoli at the 36th minute.
- • Lorenzo Insigne and Marek Hamšík added two more goals for Napoli in the 42nd and 49th minutes, respectively.
- • Fabio Quagliarella reduced the deficit for Sampdoria at the 50th minute.
- • Jesús Callejón extended Napoli's lead in the 65th minute.
- • R. Álvarez scored the second goal for Sampdoria at the 90th minute.
Lineups
Sampdoria
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 C. Puggioni (G)
- 26 M. Silvestre (D)
- 19 V. Regini (D)
- 24 B. Bereszyński (D)
- 37 M. Škriniar (D)
- 8 É. Barreto (M)
- 16 K. Linetty (M)
- 10 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 34 L. Torreira (M)
- 27 F. Quagliarella (F)
- 14 P. Schick (F)
Substitutes
- 18 D. Praet
- 17 A. Palombo
- 11 R. Álvarez
- 47 A. Budimir
- 13 G. Hutvágner
- 21 L. Cigarini
- 12 T. Krapikas
- 4 L. Šimić
- 23 F. Đuričić
- 5 Dodô
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)
- 8 Jorginho (M)
- 14 D. Mertens (F)
- 7 José Callejón (F)
- 24 L. Insigne (F)
Substitutes
- 30 M. Rog
- 42 A. Diawara
- 4 E. Giaccherini
- 33 Albiol
- 23 A. Zerbin
- 18 Leandrinho
- 1 Rafael
- 11 C. Maggio
- 99 A. Milik
- 62 L. Tonelli
- 22 L. Sepe
- 3 I. Strinić
Timeline
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36' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalDries Mertens -
42' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalL. Insigne · Assist: M. Hamšík -
49' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalM. Hamšík · Assist: J. Callejon -
50' Sampdoria Goal · Normal GoalF. Quagliarella · Assist: P. Schick -
53' Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardMilan Škriniar -
53' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1Off: Bruno Fernandes · On: D. Praet -
65' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalJ. Callejon · Assist: L. Insigne -
66' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Torreira · On: A. Palombo -
67' Napoli subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Zielinski · On: M. Rog -
71' Napoli subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Filho · On: Amadou Diawara -
77' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3Off: É. Barreto · On: R. Álvarez -
84' Napoli subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Hamšík · On: E. Giaccherini -
90' Sampdoria Goal · Normal GoalR. Álvarez · Assist: P. Schick
Match Stats
| Stat | Sampdoria | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 89% |
| Offsides | 4 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 22 |
| Corners | 5 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 358 | 754 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 7 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 8 |
| Possession | 32% | 68% |
| Accurate Passes | 275 | 668 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 11 |
| Saves | 3 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 11 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Napoli took control of the match in the first half with three quick goals within six minutes, putting Sampdoria on the back foot.
- ▸ Despite falling behind 4-1, Sampdoria managed to score a late goal through R. Álvarez, showing their resilience but unable to overturn the deficit.