Napoli and Fiorentna are scoreless at the halftime whistle, although it's been the Viola that have made the most of this match thus far. Fiorentina should have taken the lead in the 38th minute, when a ball fell to Adem Ljajić. Instead, the Serbian placed his shot high over the crossbar, and Napoli could breathe once again. Goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis has been busier than usual for the home side, although most of Fiorentina's shots have been easily saved.
Napoli Vs. Fiorentina: Scoreless At The Break
Captain Paolo Cannavaro has been an utter beast for Napoli during the first 45 minutes, executing perfect tackles and even grabbing the ball away from the Viola with a cheeky back heel. But it’s clear that the partenopei are missing Marek Hamšík today, with most of the balls on the left side of the field being mishandled by replacement José Sosa.
The true problem for Napoli, however, remains their inability to keep hold of the ball. When the ball remains on the pitch, their passes are nearly flawless., yet the team persist in sending it flying through the air, at which point Fiorentina inevitably take possession. Should the match continue this way, the visitors will break through the Napoli defense and find the lead.
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