Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Napoli vs Cagliari match as part of the Italy - Coppa Italia tournament.
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Match events:
| 22' | S. Luperto Tripping | |||
| L. Lucca (1 - 0) Assist: A. Vergara | 28' | |||
| 55' | G. Borrelli / L. Pavoletti | |||
| 56' | M. Prati / S. Kilicsoy | |||
| 56' | S. Esposito / G. Gaetano | |||
| S. McTominay / G. Ambrosino | 61' | |||
| 61' | R. Idrissi / J. Rodriguez | |||
| 67' | S. Esposito (1 - 1) | |||
| R. Hojlund / L. Lucca | 68' | |||
| A. Buongiorno / P. Mazzocchi | 68' | |||
| N. Lang / M. Olivera | 74' | |||
| David Neres / A. Vergara | 74' | |||
| 80' | M. Prati Holding | |||
| 85' | M. Felici / A. Deiola | |||
Penalty Shoot-out | ||||
| A. Obert (0 - 1) | ||||
| M. Politano (1 - 1) | ||||
| G. Borrelli (1 - 2) | ||||
| S. McTominay (2 - 2) | ||||
| M. Prati (2 - 3) | ||||
| N. Lang (3 - 3) | ||||
| M. Felici | ||||
| R. Hojlund (4 - 3) | ||||
| S. Esposito (4 - 4) | ||||
| David Neres | ||||
| S. Luperto (4 - 5) | ||||
| E. Elmas (5 - 5) | ||||
| M. Adopo (5 - 6) | ||||
| V. Milinkovic-Savic (6 - 6) | ||||
| R. Idrissi (6 - 7) | ||||
| L. Spinazzola (7 - 7) | ||||
| A. Di Pardo (7 - 8) | ||||
| Juan Jesus (8 - 8) | ||||
| Z. Luvumbo | ||||
| A. Buongiorno (9 - 8) | ||||
Napoli vs Cagliari: Match Preview
Napoli enters the cup at this stage as one of the top seeds. Under Conte, the team has regained its defensive solidity and physical edge. The manager is known for demanding 100% intensity regardless of the competition. While rotation is expected, Napoli's 'B-team' features internationals like Giacomo Raspadori and Giovanni Simeone, who would walk into most Serie A starting lineups. Their motivation to prove themselves to the manager will be the driving force today. Cagliari, representing the pride of Sardinia, faces a daunting task. Their primary goal is Serie A survival, and a midweek trip to Naples is often seen as a burden. However, the one-off knockout format gives them a puncher's chance. If they can frustrate Napoli for the first 60 minutes and keep the crowd quiet, they might look to snatch a goal on the counter-attack through the speed of Zito Luvumbo. Narrative to watch: Gianluca Gaetano. The midfielder, who moved between these clubs, will likely be at the center of the midfield battle, eager to perform at his former home.Team Form and Tactical Analysis
Napoli
At home, Napoli dominates possession and territory. Conte's 3-4-2-1 or 4-3-3 hybrid system overwhelms opponents on the flanks. Even with second-string wing-backs, the supply line to the strikers is constant. The defense, likely led by Rafa Marin or Juan Jesus today, must be wary of complacency. Napoli's recent form has been imperious, and they typically crush lower-ranked teams at the Maradona by sustaining high pressure until the opposition cracks.Cagliari
Cagliari is known for its grit but struggles with consistency away from home. They typically set up in a low block against big teams, trying to clog the central channels. Their success depends on their goalkeeper having a stellar night and their strikers converting the one or two half-chances they get. Defending set-pieces will be crucial, as Napoli is physically superior in the air.Predicted Starting Lineups
*Official lineups are confirmed approx. 1 hour before kick-off.*- Napoli (3-4-2-1): Caprile; Rafa Marin, Buongiorno, Juan Jesus; Mazzocchi, Gilmour, Folorunsho, Spinazzola; Neres, Raspadori; Simeone.
- Cagliari (4-2-3-1): Scuffet; Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Augello; Adopo, Prati; Zortea, Gaetano, Luvumbo; Piccoli.
Match Prediction by tutsport.net
Napoli's squad depth is simply too much for Cagliari to handle, especially given that Cagliari cannot afford to expend too much energy with crucial league games ahead. Antonio Conte does not tolerate slackers, so expect a professional and dominant performance from the hosts.- Main Prediction: Napoli to Win (-1.5 Handicap). The hosts should win by at least two goals (e.g., 2-0 or 3-1).
- Goalscorer Tip: Giovanni Simeone to Score. 'Cholito' is the king of cup matches and rotation starts. He lives for these opportunities.