Match report

Napoli Secures Narrow Victory Over HNK Rijeka in Europa League

HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka
1–2
FT
Napoli
Napoli
Nov 5, 2020

Napoli staged a comeback to defeat HNK Rijeka 2-1 in a hard-fought Europa League match. R. Murić put Rijeka in front early on, but goals from D. Demme and an own goal from Filip Braut ensured Napoli's victory. The match was marked by numerous substitutions and yellow cards, with both teams showing determination and resilience.

Key Facts

  • • R. Murić scored for HNK Rijeka at the 13th minute, assisted by S. Kulenovic.
  • • D. Demme equalized for Napoli at the 43rd minute, assisted by Dries Mertens.
  • • Filip Braut scored an own goal for Napoli at the 62nd minute.
  • • Napoli made several key substitutions, including S. Lobotka and E. Elmas for L. Insigne and F. Ruiz at the 59th minute.

Lineups

HNK Rijeka

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 33 I. Nevistić (G)
  • 27 I. Tomečak (D)
  • 14 D. Velkovski (D)
  • 26 João Escoval (D)
  • 2 F. Braut (D)
  • 36 H. Smolčić (D)
  • 7 R. Murić (M)
  • 44 S. Lončar (M)
  • 16 A. Čerin (M)
  • 17 L. Menalo (M)
  • 99 S. Kulenović (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 S. Yatéké
  • 20 M. Raspopović
  • 24 D. Štefulj
  • 6 I. Lepinjica
  • 32 A. Prskalo
  • 1 D. Nwolokor
  • 4 N. Galović
  • 56 M. Putnik
  • 23 A. Anastasio

Napoli

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Meret (G)
  • 19 Nikola Maksimović (D)
  • 6 Mário Rui (D)
  • 26 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
  • 4 D. Demme (M)
  • 68 S. Lobotka (M)
  • 7 E. Elmas (M)
  • 14 D. Mertens (M)
  • 21 M. Politano (M)
  • 37 A. Petagna (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 L. Insigne
  • 8 Fabián Ruiz
  • 11 H. Lozano
  • 31 F. Ghoulam
  • 20 P. Zieliński
  • 25 D. Ospina
  • 23 E. Hysaj
  • 16 N. Contini Baranovsky
  • 44 K. Manolas
  • 33 A. Rrahmani
  • 5 T. Bakayoko

Timeline

  1. HNK Rijeka
    13' HNK Rijeka Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Murić · Assist: S. Kulenovic
  2. Napoli
    22' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    Matteo Politano

    Foul

  3. HNK Rijeka
    24' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Murić · On: S. Yatéké
  4. HNK Rijeka
    30' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow Card
    H. Smolčić

    Foul

  5. Napoli
    43' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Demme · Assist: Dries Mertens
  6. HNK Rijeka
    44' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow Card
    Filip Braut

    Foul

  7. Napoli
    45' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    Kalidou Koulibaly

    Foul

  8. Napoli
    59' Napoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Lobotka · On: L. Insigne
  9. Napoli
    59' Napoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Elmas · On: F. Ruiz
  10. Napoli
    62' Napoli Goal · Own Goal
    Filip Braut
  11. HNK Rijeka
    64' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Yatéké · On: Momčilo Raspopović
  12. HNK Rijeka
    64' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Filip Braut · On: D. Štefulj
  13. Napoli
    69' Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matteo Politano · On: H. Lozano
  14. Napoli
    80' Napoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Petagna · On: F. Ghoulam
  15. Napoli
    80' Napoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Mário Rui · On: P. Zielinski

Match Stats

Stat HNK Rijeka Napoli
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 68% 91%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 20
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 279 849
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 3 11
Possession 24% 76%
Accurate Passes 191 774
Shots Inside Box 4 15
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Demme's goal at the 43rd minute was a crucial turning point, leveling the score and shifting momentum in Napoli's favor.
  • ▸ Filip Braut's own goal at the 62nd minute solidified Napoli's lead and demoralized the HNK Rijeka team, ultimately securing the victory.