Match report
Feyenoord Defeats Napoli 2-1 in UEFA Champions League
Feyenoord
2–1
FT
Napoli
Dec 6, 2017
Feyenoord staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Napoli 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League. Napoli started strong with a goal from Piotr Zielinski in the second minute, but Feyenoord's Nick Jørgensen equalized in the 33rd minute with an assist from Stefan Berghuis. In extra time, Jody St. Juste scored the winning goal for Feyenoord, securing a crucial victory in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Feyenoord 2–1 Napoli
- • P. Zielinski (Napoli) scored in the 2nd minute
- • N. Jørgensen (Feyenoord) equalized in the 33rd minute with an assist from S. Berghuis
- • T. Vilhena (Feyenoord) received a red card in the 83rd minute
- • J. St. Juste (Feyenoord) scored the winning goal in the 91st minute
Lineups
Feyenoord
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 K. Vermeer (G)
- 2 B. Nieuwkoop (D)
- 3 S. van Beek (D)
- 35 T. Malacia (D)
- 28 J. Toornstra (M)
- 20 R. Tapia (D)
- 10 T. Vilhena (M)
- 21 S. Amrabat (M)
- 9 N. Jørgensen (F)
- 19 S. Berghuis (F)
- 7 J. Boëtius (F)
Substitutes
- 11 S. Larsson
- 4 J. St. Juste
- 14 B. Basaçikoglu
- 17 K. Diks
- 25 B. Jones
- 29 M. Kramer
- 36 E. Hansson
Napoli
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 25 Pepe Reina (G)
- 33 Albiol (D)
- 11 C. Maggio (D)
- 26 K. Koulibaly (D)
- 23 E. Hysaj (D)
- 17 M. Hamšík (M)
- 5 Allan (M)
- 20 P. Zieliński (M)
- 42 A. Diawara (M)
- 14 D. Mertens (F)
- 7 José Callejón (F)
Substitutes
- 30 M. Rog
- 6 Mário Rui
- 37 A. Ounas
- 8 Jorginho
- 15 E. Giaccherini
- 21 V. Chiricheș
- 22 L. Sepe
Timeline
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2' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalP. Zielinski
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28' Feyenoord Card · Yellow CardT. Vilhena
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33' Feyenoord Goal · Normal GoalN. Jørgensen · Assist: S. Berghuis
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60' Napoli subst · Substitution 1Off: Allan · On: M. Rog
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64' Napoli subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Maggio · On: Mário Rui
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72' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Berghuis · On: S. Larsson
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74' Napoli subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Callejon · On: A. Ounas
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76' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Nieuwkoop · On: J. St. Juste
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79' Napoli Card · Yellow CardDries Mertens
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81' Feyenoord Card · Yellow CardJ. St. Juste
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83' Feyenoord Card · Yellow CardT. Vilhena
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83' Feyenoord Card · Red CardT. Vilhena
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90'+1 Feyenoord Goal · Normal GoalJ. St. Juste
Match Stats
| Stat | Feyenoord | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 84% |
| Offsides | 3 | 6 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 382 | 626 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Accurate Passes | 281 | 525 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Feyenoord's equalizer by N. Jørgensen in the 33rd minute shifted momentum back to the home side after Napoli's early goal
- ▸ The red card received by T. Vilhena in the 83rd minute put Feyenoord under pressure but they managed to hold on and secure the win with an extra-time goal from J. St. Juste