Match report
Napoli Defeats Spezia 3-0 in Serie A
Spezia
0–3
FT
Napoli
May 22, 2022
Napoli demonstrated their dominance in the final matchday of Serie A, easily defeating Spezia with a convincing scoreline of 3-0. The victory was built on solid goals from Matteo Politano, Piotr Zielinski, and Davide Demme, showcasing Napoli's attacking prowess.
Key Facts
- • Napoli won the match with a scoreline of 3-0 against Spezia in Serie A.
- • Matteo Politano scored the opening goal for Napoli at minute 4, assisted by Kalidou Koulibaly.
- • Piotr Zielinski added to the lead with his goal at minute 25.
- • Davide Demme sealed the victory for Napoli with a third goal in the 36th minute, assisted by Andrea Petagna.
- • Rafael Manaj of Spezia received a yellow card for argument during extra time.
- • Matteo Politano and Faouzi Ghoulam also received yellow cards from Napoli.
Lineups
Spezia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 94 I. Provedel (G)
- 43 D. Nikolaou (D)
- 27 K. Amian (D)
- 28 M. Erlić (D)
- 14 J. Kiwior (M)
- 21 Salvador Ferrer (D)
- 25 G. Maggiore (M)
- 33 K. Agudelo (M)
- 9 R. Manaj (F)
- 10 D. Verde (M)
- 22 J. Antiste (M)
Substitutes
- 40 P. Zovko
- 8 V. Kovalenko
- 39 A. Nguiamba
- 29 E. Salcedo
- 77 N. Bertola
- 31 A. Sher
- 44 D. Strelec
- 7 J. Sala
- 6 M. Bourabia
- 18 M'Bala Nzola
- 17 S. Podgoreanu
Napoli
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Meret (G)
- 5 Juan Jesus (D)
- 26 K. Koulibaly (D)
- 31 F. Ghoulam (D)
- 59 A. Zanoli (D)
- 4 D. Demme (M)
- 20 P. Zieliński (M)
- 68 S. Lobotka (M)
- 7 E. Elmas (M)
- 21 M. Politano (M)
- 37 A. Petagna (F)
Substitutes
- 14 D. Mertens
- 9 V. Osimhen
- 24 L. Insigne
- 12 D. Marfella
- 99 A. Zambo Anguissa
- 2 K. Malcuit
- 13 A. Rrahmani
- 6 Mário Rui
- 25 D. Ospina
- 22 G. Di Lorenzo
- 8 Fabián Ruiz
Timeline
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4' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalMatteo Politano · Assist: Kalidou Koulibaly -
25' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalP. Zielinski -
36' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalD. Demme · Assist: A. Petagna -
45'+10 Spezia Card · Yellow CardR. ManajArgument
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51' Napoli Card · Yellow CardMatteo PolitanoFoul
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62' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Provedel · On: P. Zovko -
62' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Antiste · On: V. Kovalenko -
66' Napoli Card · Yellow CardF. GhoulamFoul
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67' Napoli subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Zielinski · On: Dries Mertens -
67' Napoli subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Petagna · On: V. Osimhen -
67' Napoli subst · Substitution 3Off: Matteo Politano · On: L. Insigne -
73' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Maggiore · On: A. Nguiamba -
73' Spezia subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Agudelo · On: E. Salcedo -
80' Napoli subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Demme · On: F. Anguissa -
80' Napoli subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Meret · On: D. Marfella
Match Stats
| Stat | Spezia | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 90% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 10 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 296 | 679 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 1 |
| Possession | 32% | 68% |
| Accurate Passes | 255 | 613 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Matteo Politano at the 4th minute set the tone for Napoli's dominance, breaking down Spezia's defense.
- ▸ Piotr Zielinski's second goal in the 25th minute cemented Napoli's control over the match and reduced any hopes of a comeback from Spezia.