Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri called up 20 players for the Champions League Group Stage, Matchday 3, Lyon vs Juventus on Tuesday 18 October 2016 at the Stade de Lyon in Lyon, France at 20:45. Juventus are playing in Group H.
Goalkeepers: Buffon, Neto, Audero
Defenders: Benatia, Alex Sandro, Barzagli, Bonucci, Dani Alves, Evra, Severin
UEFA announcing the match officials for the Champions League Group Stage, Matchday 3, Lyon vs Juventus on Tuesday 18 October 2016 at the Stade de Lyon in Lyon, France at 20:45. Juventus are playing in Group H.
It is Referee Szymon Marciniak from Poland to direct Lyon – Juve game. Marciniak will be assisted by Paweł Sokolnicki (POL) and Tomasz Listkiewicz (POL). The fourth official will be Radosław Siejka (POL). The additional assistant referees are Paweł Raczkowski (POL) and Bartosz Frankowski (POL).
Juventus currently leading Group H with 4 points and a positive goal difference of +4. The victoryis a must for Juventus to keep the leadership. Juventus’ recent success against French teams and Lyon’s failure to beat Italian rivals in their last three attempts.
POS
TEAM
P
W
D
L
GOALS
DIFF
POINTS
1
Juventus
2
1
1
0
4:0
4
4
3
Ol. Lyon
2
1
0
1
3:1
2
3
Juventus are playing in Group H: Juventus (ITA), Sevilla (ESP), Lyon (FRA), Dinamo Zagreb (CRO)
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri called up 20 players for the Champions League Group Stage, Matchday 3, Lyon vs Juventus on Tuesday 18 October 2016 at the Stade de Lyon in Lyon, France at 20:45. Juventus are playing in Group H.
Goalkeepers: Buffon, Neto, Audero
Defenders: Benatia, Alex Sandro, Barzagli, Bonucci, Dani Alves, Evra, Severin
It is Referee Szymon Marciniak from Poland to direct Lyon – Juve game. Marciniak will be assisted by Paweł Sokolnicki (POL) and Tomasz Listkiewicz (POL). The fourth official will be Radosław Siejka (POL). The additional assistant referees are Paweł Raczkowski (POL) and Bartosz Frankowski (POL).
56% Ball Possession NAPOLI and 44% Ball Possession BENFICA Napoli 4 – 2 Benfica
20′ Marek Hamsik 70′ Gonçalo Guedes
51′ Dries Mertens 86′ Eduardo Salvio
54′ Arkadiusz Milik (pen)
58′ Dries Mertens
Napoli defeating Benfica at the San Paolo Stadium with a 4-2 poker! Napoli keeping the leadership in Group B with 6 points.
Great start for Napoli opening the score in the 20th minute following a corner conceded by defender Alejandro Grimaldo. It is Captain and midfielder Marek Hamsik to score with a headed shot defeating Benfica goalkeeper Júlio César despite his stretch with both hands attempting to save but not reaching and the ball goes to the top right corner.
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Party time at the San Paolo Stadium. Napoli increasing the score in the 51st minute with forward Dries Mertens defeating goalkeeper Julio Cesar with a right footed free kick shot in the top left corner.
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Things working out perfectly for Napoli battling as warriors. Referee Felix Brych giving a penalty to Napoli in the 53rd minute. The penalty is conceded by goalkeeper Julio César after a foul on Napoli forward José Callejón bringing him down. Julio gets a yellow card. Now, the most exciting moment when forward Arkadiusz Milik takes the penalty spot while Napoli fans increasing their support …. and BAM!!! Milik converting the penalty with a left footed shot in the bottom left corner. Total party for Napoli and this is really rocking big time!!!!!!!!
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Napoli now with a POKER!!!!!!!! In the 58th minute, a brilliant moment for Dries Mertens scoring his second goal of the match from close range defeating goalkeeper Julio Cesar with a left footed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is by Arkadiusz Milik. Surely, you bet the combo Mertens-Milik working perfectly….. in total sync.
Napoli fans rejoicing seeing them in total dominion. Here is the Tweet by famous Italian Neapolitan singer-songwriter Gigi D’Alessio saying, just one word …. Marvelous!!!
Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri decides to substitute forward José Callejón in the 70th minute to bring forward Lorenzo Insigne.
Oopsssssss oh my gosh…. just after the substitution …..
Benfica shortening the distance in the 70th minute! It is Gonçalo Guedes to score defeating Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina with a right footed shot in the high center!!! Oh gosh, what a blow!!!
Napoli replacing forward Dries Mertens in the 82nd minute to bring Emanuele Giaccherini. You bet Mertens is leaving the pitch among the applause and ovations of grateful fans.
Say what!!!!!!! Napoli better be alert and get back to battle. I cannot believe Napoli slowing down? Hello, just towards the end of the match, in the 86th minute and Benfica scoring a goal for the 4-2. It is Eduardo Salvio to defeat goalkeeper Pepe Reina with a left footed shot in the bottom right corner. The assist is by André Almeida.
Napoli are playing in Group B: Benfica (POR), Napoli (ITA), Dynamo Kyiv (UKR), and Beşiktaş (TUR). Napoli are leading Group B with 3 points..
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Group Stage – Group B
P
W
D
L
F
A
+/-
Pts
SSC Napoli
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
3
Beşiktaş JK
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
SL Benfica
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
FC Dynamo Kyiv
1
0
0
1
1
2
-1
0
Source: uefa.com
Here is NAPOLI official starting lineup by coach Maurizio Sarri:
Here is BENFICA official starting lineup by coach: Rui Vitória
BENFICA (4-4-2): Júlio César; Nélson Semedo, Lindelöf, Lisandro, Grimaldo; Fejsa, André Almeida; André Horta, Pizzi; Carrillo, Mitroglou.
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UEFA Champions League Group Stage
Matchday 2
Napoli 4 – 2 Benfica
Wednesday 28 September 2016 San Paolo Stadium
Naples, Italy
20:45
Referee: Felix Brych (GER)
Assistants: Mark Borsch (GER) and Stefan Lupp (GER)
Fourth Official: Guido Kleve (GER)
Additional Assistant Referees: Marco Fritz (GER) and Bastian Dankert (GER).
Here are SSC NAPOLI vs BENFICA official starting lineups- formations for the UEFA Champions League Group Stage Matchday 2 on Wednesday 28 September 2016 at the San Paolo Stadium in Naples, Italy at 20:45.
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Napoli are playing in Group B: Benfica (POR), Napoli (ITA), Dynamo Kyiv (UKR), and Beşiktaş (TUR). Napoli are leading Group B with 3 points..
UEFA CHampions League
Group Stage – Group B
P
W
D
L
F
A
+/-
Pts
SSC Napoli
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
3
Beşiktaş JK
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
SL Benfica
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
FC Dynamo Kyiv
1
0
0
1
1
2
-1
0
Source: uefa.com
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UEFA Champions League Group Stage
Matchday 2
Napoli – Benfica
Wednesday 28 September 2016 San Paolo Stadium
Naples, Italy
20:45
Referee: Felix Brych (GER)
Assistants: Mark Borsch (GER) and Stefan Lupp (GER)
Fourth Official: Guido Kleve (GER)
Additional Assistant Referees: Marco Fritz (GER) and Bastian Dankert (GER).
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