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Napoli – Manchester City
UEFA announcing the match officials for the UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 game Napoli vs Manchester City on Wednesday 1 November 2017 at the San Paolo Stadium in Naples, Italy at 20:45. It is Referee Felix Brych from Germany to direct the game.
Referee Brych will be assisted by Mark Borsch (GER) and Stefan Lupp (GER). The additional assistant referees will be Bastian Dankert (GER) and Marco Fritz (GER). The fourth official will be Marco Achmüller (GER).
Referee Brych has officiated Napoli on two occasions in the Champions League:
14 March 2012: Chelsea 4-2 Napoli, last-16 second leg
28 September 2016: Napoli 4-2 Benfica, Group B Matchday Two
Referee Brych directed last season’s Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus in Cardiff.
Napoli – Manchester City
Wednesday 1 November 2017
San Paolo Stadium
Naples, Italy
20:45
Referee: Felix Brych (GER) Assistant referees: Mark Borsch (GER) and Stefan Lupp (GER) Additional assistant referees: Bastian Dankert (GER) and Marco Fritz (GER) Fourth official: Marco Achmüller (GER)
By Anna Italia
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Napoli – Manchester City
Here are SSC NAPOLI official called up players by Coach Maurizio Sarri for the UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 on Wednesday 1 November 2017 at the San Paolo Stadium in Naples, Italy at 20:45.
Goalkeepers: Reina, Rafael, Sepe
Defenders: Albiol, Chiriches, Ghoulam, Hysaj, Koulibaly, Maksimovic, Maggio, Mario Rui
Napoli – Manchester City
Wednesday 1 November 2017
San Paolo Stadium
Naples, Italy
20:45
Referee: Felix Brych (GER) Assistant referees: Mark Borsch (GER) and Stefan Lupp (GER) Additional assistant referees: Bastian Dankert (GER) and Marco Fritz (GER) Fourth official: Marco Achmüller (GER)
49% Ball Possession AS ROMA and 51% Ball Possession CHELSEA
AS Roma 3- 0 Chelsea
1′ Stephan El Shaarawy
36′ Stephan El Shaarawy
63′ Diego Perotti
Thumbs up! AS Roma winning the UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group C, Matchday 4 game after defeating Chelsea on Tuesday 31 October 2017 at the Olimpico di Roma Stadium in Rome, Italy at 20:45. Roma with a superb performance by forward Stephan El Shaarawy scoring 2 goals and a goal by Diego Perotti securing the first position. On Matchday 3, the match ended with a 3-3. Stats in favor for Roma because Chelsea have lost their last three UEFA away games in Italy.
UEFA Champions League Group Stage Group C Standing after Matchday 4, October 31, 2017
Played
Won
Draw
Lost
For
Against
Goal difference
Points
AS Roma
4
2
2
0
8
4
4
8
Chelsea FC
4
2
1
1
11
7
4
7
Club Atlético de Madrid
4
0
3
1
2
3
-1
3
Qarabağ FK
4
0
2
2
2
9
-7
2
Mammamia! Helloooooo talking about a fast goal… and not even a minute when Roma forward Stephan El Shaarawy opened the score for the Roman gladiators! Yep, El Shaarawy defeating Chelsea goalkeeper Courtois with a right footed shot in the bottom left corner. The headed assist is by forward Edin Dzeko.
What a hit! @OfficialEl92 runs onto Dzeko’s knockdown & curls a stunning half-volley inside the far post with the outside of his boot! WOW! pic.twitter.com/pQy2S7SQUv
BAM BAM BAM! It’s party time for Roma!!!! A superb El Shaarawy scoring a second goal! El Shaarawy delivering a right footed shot all the way to the bottom right corner. The assist is by midfielder Radja Nainggolan with a through ball. Way to go!!!!
Brilliant @OfficialEl92! Radja swings in a deep cross from the left and ElSha runs onto it before prodding a shot beyond Courtois! YES! pic.twitter.com/ughV7EuyX4
Rocking time at the Olimpico! The Roman gladiators are just having a ride! In the 63rd minute, Diego Perotti to smack the third goal of the match defeating goalkeeper Courtois with a right footed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is by Aleksandar Kolarov.
What a brilliant hit! The winger cuts inside onto his right foot and hits a powerful low drive that beats Courtois at his near post! YES!
Referee: Jonas Eriksson (SWE) Assistant referees: Mathias Klasenius (SWE) and Daniel Wärnmark (SWE) Additional assistant referees: Stefan Johannesson (SWE) and Andreas Ekberg (SWE) Fourth official: Mehmet Culum (SWE)
Goals: 1′ Stephan El Shaarawy (R), 36′ Stephan El Shaarawy (R), 63′ Diego Perotti (R)
Official lineups – formations:
AS ROMA (4-3-3): Alisson; Florenzi, Fazio, Jesus, Kolarov; Nainggolan, De Rossi, Strootman; El Shaarawy, Džeko, Perotti.
Juventus grabbing a golden point after the 1-1 draw against Sporting Lisbon. Stats not really in favor of Juventus in games in Lisbon, losing all the previous 3 games. On Matchday 3, Sporting defeated Juventus at the Allianz Stadium with a 2-1.
Here is the situation, after Matchday 4, Juventus with chances to pass to the next round as it is in the second position of Group D with 7 points while Barcelona keeps the first position with 10 points and Sporting the 3rd with 4 points. The last position is for Olympiacos with 1 point.
UEFA Champions League Group D Standing after Matchday 4, October 31, 2017
Played
Won
Draw
Lost
For
Against
Goal difference
Points
FC Barcelona
4
3
1
0
7
1
6
10
Juventus
4
2
1
1
5
5
0
7
Sporting Clube de Portugal
4
1
1
2
5
6
-1
4
Olympiacos FC
4
0
1
3
3
8
-5
1
Oh my gosh… not a good start for Juventus. It is Sporting Lisbon to open the score in the 20th minute. Bruno César defeating Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon with a right footed shot in the center.
20′ – Goal @Sporting_CP. Bruno Cesar finishes the rebound off a Martins shot to put the home side up 1-0.#SCPJuve
Juventus equalizing the score for the 1-1. In the 79th minute, Argentinean forward Gonzalo Higuaín defeating Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper with a right footed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is Colombin midfielder Juan Cuadrado with a through ball.
Here are SPORTING LISBON vs JUVENTUS official starting lineups – formations for the UEFA Champions League game on Tuesday 31 October 2017 at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal at 20:45. It is Referee Clément Turpin from France to direct the game.
By Anna Italia
Napoli – Manchester City
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