Result VILLAREAL 0 - 2 NAPOLI Goals Gokhan Inler and Marek Hamsik, Wednesday December 7, 2011, UEFA Champions League Group Stage
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Villareal 0 - 2 Napoli 
65' Gokhan Inler
75' Marek Hamsik
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Napoli rewriting their own history in Champions League. Mission accomplished and what it seemed impossible, it was possible. Yep, Napoli defeating Villareal in their stadium with two goals by midfielders Gokhan Inler and Marek Hamsik. Napoli not only won, but also did not concede any goal. Napoli qualifying in second position from Group A to the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
Only sour note, but with this qualification diminishing the pain is the sent off from Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri in the 55th minute. Surely, the joy of defeating Villareal and still battling among the giants in the Champions League is the best medicine for Mazzarri to ease the pain of being t sent off.
The so-called Group of Death, proved nothing for the determination of Napoli. One of the favorite of the group is eliminated "Manchester City."
Here is the official lineup from VILLAREAL by coach Garrido:
Villarreal: Diego Lopez, Angel, Zapata, Musacchio, Oriol, De Guzman, Senna, Bruno Soriano, Perez, Nilmar, Ruben
Here is the the official lineup from NAPOLI by caoch Walter Mazzarri:
Napoli: De Sanctis, Campagnaro, Cannavaro, Aronica, Maggio, Gargano, Inler, Zuniga, Hamsik, Lavezzi, Cavani
| UEFA Champions League Group A Standings up to December 7, 2011 |
P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Bayern München |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 13 |
| 2 |  SSC Napoli |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 11 |
| 3 |  Manchester City FC |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 |  Villarreal CF |
6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 14 | -12 | 0 |
Napoli midfielder Gokhan Inler smacking the opening goal against Villareal.
The dynamic duo first attempt by Napoli forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, and final culmination by midfielder Marek Hamsik scoring the second goal of the match in the 76th minute .
Photo SSC Napoli Official website
Napoli players thanking the fans making the trip to Span to root for them. It is the early Christmas gift for the entire city.Click the video to watch the highlights of the match VILLAREAL v NAPOLI for the Champions League Group Stage on Wednesday December 7, 2011 at the El Madrigal Stadium in Villareal, Spain.
Players making their entrance to the Stadium standing proudly while listening the majestic hymn of the Champions League
UEFA Champions League Group StageGroup A, Matchday 6
Villareal 0 - 2 Napoli
Wednesday December 7,. 2011
El Madrigal Stadium
Villareal, Spain
20:45
Referee: Svein Oddvar Moen (NOR)
Assistant referees: Kim Thomas Haglund (NOR), Frank Andås (NOR)
Fourth official: Tommy Skjerven (NOR)
Additional assistant referees: Ken Henry Johnsen (NOR), Brage Sandmoen (NOR)
OFFICIAL FORMATIONS
VILLAREAL: Diego Lopez, Angel, Zapata (75' Gonzalo Rodriguez), Musacchio, Oriol, De Guzman, Senna (73' Joselu), Bruno Soriano, Perez, Nilmar (64' Camunas), Ruben.
Subs not used: Cesar, Marchena, Gaspar, Gullon.
Coach: Garrido
NAPOLI: Morgan De Sanctis, Campagnaro, Cannavaro, Aronica, Maggio, Gargano, Inler, Zuniga (91' Grava), Hamsik (79' Dzemaili), Lavezzi, Edinson Cavani (82' Pandev).
Subs not used: Rosati, Fernandez, Dossena, Santana.
Coach: Walter Mazzarri
Booked: De Guzman, Zapata, Perez, Angel, Campagnaro.
Sent Off: 55' Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri.
What do you think of the results? Which players surprised you or disappointed you and why?
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