Match report

Napoli Defeats Spal 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Spal
Spal
1–2
FT
Napoli
Napoli
May 12, 2019

In a closely contested Serie A encounter, Napoli overcame a spirited Spal side to secure a 2-1 victory. The match saw Napoli take the lead early in the second half through Allan, only for Spal to equalize from the penalty spot. However, Mário Rui's late goal sealed the win for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Allan scored the opening goal for Napoli at 49 minutes.
  • • Spal equalized through a penalty by A. Petagna at 83 minutes.
  • • Mário Rui scored the winning goal for Napoli at 88 minutes.
  • • Spal had two players, T. Cionek and Mohamed Fares, receive yellow cards.
  • • Napoli also had one player, Mário Rui, receive a yellow card.

Lineups

Spal

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 2 E. Viviano (G)
  • 4 T. Cionek (D)
  • 23 F. Vicari (D)
  • 14 K. Bonifazi (D)
  • 93 M. Fares (M)
  • 6 S. Missiroli (M)
  • 8 M. Valoti (M)
  • 29 M. Lazzari (M)
  • 11 A. Murgia (M)
  • 10 S. Floccari (F)
  • 37 A. Petagna (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 P. Schiattarella
  • 7 M. Antenucci
  • 95 M. Janković
  • 17 G. Poluzzi
  • 13 V. Regini
  • 33 F. Costa
  • 27 Felipe
  • 16 M. Valdifiori
  • 1 A. Gomis
  • 5 L. Šimić
  • 24 L. Dickmann
  • 43 A. Paloschi

Napoli

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Meret (G)
  • 6 Mário Rui (D)
  • 26 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 2 K. Malcuit (D)
  • 13 S. Luperto (D)
  • 5 Allan (M)
  • 20 P. Zieliński (M)
  • 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
  • 7 José Callejón (M)
  • 34 A. Younes (M)
  • 99 A. Milik (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 S. Verdi
  • 31 F. Ghoulam
  • 18 G. Gaetano
  • 23 E. Hysaj
  • 22 A. D'Andrea
  • 27 O. Karnezis
  • 33 Albiol

Timeline

  1. Spal
    31' Spal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Missiroli · On: P. Schiattarella
  2. Napoli
    49' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    Allan · Assist: Amin Younes
  3. Napoli
    53' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    Mário Rui
  4. Spal
    64' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    T. Cionek
  5. Napoli
    66' Napoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Amin Younes · On: S. Verdi
  6. Spal
    69' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    Mohamed Fares
  7. Spal
    73' Spal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Valoti · On: M. Antenucci
  8. Spal
    83' Spal Goal · Penalty
    A. Petagna
  9. Napoli
    84' Napoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Zielinski · On: F. Ghoulam
  10. Napoli
    88' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    Mário Rui · Assist: J. Callejon
  11. Spal
    89' Spal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Cionek · On: M. Janković
  12. Napoli
    90'+1 Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Callejon · On: G. Gaetano

Match Stats

Stat Spal Napoli
Fouls 11 20
Pass Accuracy 83% 88%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 25
Corners 1 12
Total Passes 357 565
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 8
Shots on Target 6 7
Shots off Target 6 10
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 298 499
Shots Inside Box 11 16
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Allan's goal in the 49th minute gave Napoli the lead and a psychological boost.
  • ▸ Spal's penalty equalizer by A. Petagna in the 83rd minute injected renewed hope and pressure on Napoli.
  • ▸ Mário Rui's late goal in the 88th minute was crucial for maintaining Napoli's lead and securing the win.