Match report

Napoli Defeats FC Zurich 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

Napoli
Napoli
2–0
FT
FC Zurich
FC Zurich
Feb 21, 2019

Napoli convincingly defeated FC Zurich 2-0 in their UEFA Europa League clash, with goals from S. Verdi and A. Ounas. The Italian side dominated proceedings and controlled the match from start to finish, leaving Zurich with little to show for their efforts. Napoli's strong performance sets them up well for their upcoming fixtures in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Napoli 2–0 FC Zurich
  • • S. Verdi scored the first goal in the 43rd minute
  • • A. Ounas netted the second goal in the 75th minute
  • • V. Chiriches received a yellow card in the 35th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions occurred, including S. Luperto and Arkadiusz Milik for Napoli

Lineups

Napoli

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Meret (G)
  • 21 V. Chiricheș (D)
  • 26 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 23 E. Hysaj (D)
  • 31 F. Ghoulam (D)
  • 20 P. Zieliński (M)
  • 11 A. Ounas (F)
  • 42 A. Diawara (M)
  • 14 D. Mertens (F)
  • 9 S. Verdi (F)
  • 24 L. Insigne (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. Luperto
  • 5 Allan
  • 99 A. Milik
  • 2 K. Malcuit
  • 7 José Callejón
  • 19 N. Maksimović
  • 25 D. Ospina

FC Zurich

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 25 Y. Brecher (G)
  • 17 U. Bangura (D)
  • 31 M. Kryeziu (D)
  • 27 M. Schönbächler (F)
  • 7 A. Winter (M)
  • 94 S. Khelifi (M)
  • 70 B. Kololli (M)
  • 14 T. Domgjoni
  • 35 S. Sohm (M)
  • 9 A. Ceesay
  • 15 S. Odey (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 L. Zumberi
  • 32 B. Krasniqi
  • 5 L. Kharabadze
  • 1 A. Vaņins
  • 3 A. Maxsø
  • 37 F. Dixon
  • 50 Y. Kasai

Timeline

  1. Napoli
    35' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    V. Chiriches
  2. Napoli
    43' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Verdi · Assist: A. Ounas
  3. Napoli
    56' Napoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Chiriches · On: S. Luperto
  4. FC Zurich
    60' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Odey · On: L. Zumberi
  5. FC Zurich
    65' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marco Schonbachler · On: B. Krasniqi
  6. Napoli
    66' Napoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Zielinski · On: Allan
  7. Napoli
    75' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ounas · Assist: Dries Mertens
  8. Napoli
    77' Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ounas · On: Arkadiusz Milik
  9. FC Zurich
    82' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Kololli · On: Levan Kharabadze

Match Stats

Stat Napoli FC Zurich
Fouls 8 20
Pass Accuracy 89% 76%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 11
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 689 369
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 612 281
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Verdi's goal in the 43rd minute shifted the momentum in Napoli's favor, giving them a crucial lead before halftime
  • ▸ A. Ounas's second goal in the 75th minute effectively sealed the match for Napoli, leaving FC Zurich struggling to respond