Match report
Napoli Defeats Crotone 2-1 in Serie A Clash
Napoli
2–1
FT
Crotone
May 20, 2018
Napoli secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Crotone in a hard-fought Serie A match. The Partenopei dominated the first half, with goals from Arkadiusz Milik and J. Callejon giving them a comfortable lead. Crotone managed a late consolation goal through M. Tumminello, but Napoli held on to claim all three points.
Key Facts
- • Napoli 2 - 1 Crotone
- • Arkadiusz Milik scored the opening goal at 23' with an assist from L. Insigne
- • J. Callejon extended the lead to 2-0 at 32', also assisted by L. Insigne
- • M. Tumminello scored for Crotone at 90'
- • Napoli made multiple substitutions, including Dries Mertens, M. Hamšík, and M. Rog coming on
Lineups
Napoli
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 25 Pepe Reina (G)
- 33 Albiol (D)
- 6 Mário Rui (D)
- 26 K. Koulibaly (D)
- 23 E. Hysaj (D)
- 5 Allan (M)
- 20 P. Zieliński (M)
- 8 Jorginho (M)
- 7 José Callejón (F)
- 24 L. Insigne (F)
- 99 A. Milik (F)
Substitutes
- 14 D. Mertens
- 17 M. Hamšík
- 30 M. Rog
- 1 Rafael
- 11 C. Maggio
- 19 H. Milić
- 22 L. Sepe
- 27 Z. Machach
- 31 F. Ghoulam
- 42 A. Diawara
- 62 L. Tonelli
Crotone
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 A. Cordaz (G)
- 37 D. Faraoni (D)
- 23 M. Capuano (D)
- 87 B. Martella (D)
- 7 F. Ceccherini (D)
- 10 A. Barberis (M)
- 6 M. Rohdén (M)
- 9 A. Nalini (F)
- 38 R. Mandragora (M)
- 29 M. Trotta (F)
- 99 S. Nwankwo (F)
Substitutes
- 5 A. Stoian
- 11 F. Ricci
- 32 M. Tumminello
- 3 M. Festa
- 21 N. Zanellato
- 31 M. Sampirisi
- 34 S. Simič
- 89 G. Crociata
- 93 Arlind Ajeti
- 13 M. Izco
- 19 M. Diaby
- 20 D. Pavlovic
Timeline
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23' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalArkadiusz Milik · Assist: L. Insigne
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32' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalJ. Callejon · Assist: L. Insigne
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46' Crotone subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Rohden · On: A. Stoian
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58' Crotone subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Nalini · On: F. Ricci
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64' Crotone subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Trotta · On: M. Tumminello
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67' Napoli subst · Substitution 1Off: Arkadiusz Milik · On: Dries Mertens
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75' Napoli subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Insigne · On: M. Hamšík
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77' Napoli subst · Substitution 3Off: Allan · On: M. Rog
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90' Crotone Goal · Normal GoalM. Tumminello · Assist: B. Martella
Match Stats
| Stat | Napoli | Crotone |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 3 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 73% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 19 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 884 | 348 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 3 |
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Accurate Passes | 783 | 255 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 3 |
| Saves | 3 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 11 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Napoli's early goals set the tone for the match, with Milik scoring in the 23rd minute and Callejon following up in the 32nd, effectively putting the game out of reach for Crotone.
- ▸ The introduction of multiple Crotone substitutes in the second half (Rohden, Nalini, and Trotta) brought some urgency, culminating in Tumminello's late goal, but it was too little too late to change the outcome.