Unsurprisingly, Boyko takes his time with the resulting goal kick and is booked for time wasting.
90' +4
Hamsik picks up the ball 25 yards out and fires a fierce shot that deflects out of play. Napoli think that they've won themselves a valuable corner but the referee awards a goal kick instead, much to the annoyance of the visitors.
90' +3
Matheus hits the crossbar! Rotan sends an absolutely brilliant ball over the top of the Napoli defence and onto the head of the substitute, who beats Andujar before seeing his effort ricochet off the woodwork.
90' +2
Dnipro are doing extremely well to run down the clock as we near the halfway point of injury time. First, Kalinic is brought down inside the Napoli half of the pitch, before Rotan earns his side a free kick and, more importantly, a chance to breathe.
90'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be five minutes of added time.
89'
Excellent counter attack by Dnipro! Kalinic bursts down the right flank and cuts into the penalty area before forcing Andujar into making two good diving saves, but the hosts are able to keep hold of the ball after Napoli fail to fully clear the danger. Matheus then fires a rocket of a shot from 30 yards out that the Argentine goalkeeper parries over the top of the crossbar and out of play for a corner.
88'
Ball after ball is flung into the Dnipro penalty area, with Napoli throwing everything they've got at the hosts, who are camped incredibly deep inside their own half of the pitch.
87'
The ball pinballs around just outside of the Dnipro penalty area before falling at the feet of Inler, who fires a low shot that is deflected off a blue shirt and into the hands of Boyko.
86'
Bruno Gama enters the game and replaces Y. Konoplanka.
Konoplyanka makes his way off the pitch to roars of approval from the Dnipro fans and is replaced by Gama for what could be the final few moments of the game if the hosts are able to hold on to their slender lead.
85'
José Callejón gets yellow.
Matheus gets yellow.
Matheus flies into Ghoulam and brings the Algerian down with a clumsy challenge on the left flank, resulting in a yellow card for the substitute and a free kick for Napoli in a dangerous position.
Callejon tries to help Konoplyanka off the pitch with a push in the back, and the referee shows him a yellow card as a result.
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83'
It's all Napoli at the moment as they desperately push as many bodies forward as possible in search of a goal, but Dnipro have every available body back inside their own half of the pitch to deal with the onslaught.
81'
F. Ghoulam gets yellow.
A Napoli attack breaks down, and Dnipro immediately push forward on a quick counter attack. Kalinic charges into the visitors' half of the pitch and almost beats Ghoulam before being pulled back by the Algerian, who receives a yellow card as a result.
79'
Henrique enters the game and replaces David López.
Napoli have made their final change of the game, with Lopez making way for Henrique.
77'
So close for Napoli! The resulting set-piece bounces into the path of Higuain, who scuffs his first shot but chips his second over the top of Boyko and towards the back of the net. Douglas is there, however, and is able to head the ball away from danger with a vital goal-line clearance.
76'
Kankava gives away another free kick, this time in a dangerous position on the left flank. It's taken quickly and sent to Ghoulam, but the left-back's attempted low cross is cut out well by Rotan, who clears the ball out for a corner.
75'
J. Kankava gets yellow.
N. Kalinić enters the game and replaces Y. Selezniov.
Kankava flies into Maggio and brings the Italian down with a poor sliding challenge, resulting in a yellow card that had been a long time coming for the Georgian, who has been rather rash with his tackles so far.
Seleznyov receives a round of applause from the Dnipro fans as he makes his way off the pitch to be replaced by Kalinic for the final quarter-of-an-hour of the game.
74'
Great chance for Lopez! Dnipro are unable to clear the danger fully, allowing the Spaniard to win back the ball 25 yards out before curling a shot towards the bottom left-hand corner of the goal. It's not hit well enough, however, and Boyko is easily able to save the effort.
72'
Konoplyanka sprints down the left flank before almost beating Maggio midway inside the visitors' half of the pitch, but the Napoli captain stands tall and dispossesses the Dnipro winger with a vital interception.
70'
Y. Selezniov gets yellow.
Seleznyov flies into Lopez and catches the Spaniard with a high boot, resulting in a yellow card.
69'
Napoli earn themselves a corner on the left flank, which is taken quickly and sent towards Mertens. The Belgian steps to the right before firing a well-hit shot from just outside of the penalty area that flies just a few yards wide of the far post.
67'
Matheus enters the game and replaces V. Luchkevych.
Dnipro have decided to make their first substitution of the evening, with 19-year-old Luchkevych making way for Matheus.
66'
Mertens picks up the ball in acres of space 25 yards out and immediately fires a bouncing strike that almost creeps into the bottom right-hand corner of the net before Boyko tips it round the post and out of play for yet another corner.
65'
And now Mertens is presented with a chance on goal after a good cross by Callejon from the right wing, but the Belgian's headed effort is tame and is easily dealt with by Boyko.
63'
Mertens sprints forward before linking up well with Hamsik, who then tees up Callejon. The Spaniard tries to beat Cheberyachko before firing a low strike from the right-hand side of the penalty area, but the aforementioned defender does well to deflect the shot out of play for a corner.
61'
D. Mertens enters the game and replaces L. Insigne.
Napoli have made their second substitution of the game, with Mertens coming on to take place of Insigne.
59'
The Dnipro fans are going absolutely crazy in the stands, with flares lighting up the Olympic Stadium and covering the pitch in smoke. Napoli now need to find the back of the net twice if they are to reach the final.
58'
Y. Selezniov has scored a goal for Dnipro! Assist by Y. Konoplanka.
GOAL! Dnipro have taken the lead and it's Seleznyov again! Konoplyanka beats Maggio on the left flank before curling a brilliant cross into the heart of the penalty area that meets the aforementioned striker, who is calmly able to nod the ball over the head of Andujar and into the back of the net.
57'
Napoli are enjoying plenty of the ball inside the Dnipro half of the pitch, but, like in the first half, the hosts are sitting deep and doing extremely well to keep the determined Italian side at bay.
55'
M. Hamšík enters the game and replaces M. Gabbiadini.
Rafael Benitez has seen enough and has decided to make a first substitution of the evening, with Gabbiadini making way for Hamsik.
54'
Another chance for Seleznyov! Konoplyanka dances down the left flank, twisting and turning past three Napoli players before teeing up the aforementioned striker, who immediately fires a low strike that flies straight into the hands of Andujar.
53'
Kankava picks up the ball just inside the Dnipro half of the pitch after a Napoli attack breaks down, and he immediately tries to find Konoplyanka with a quick through-ball that Albiol does well to cut out at the vital moment.
51'
It's been a great start to the second half by the hosts, who push forward well down the right wing before earning themselves a second corner of the game. It's sent into a dangerous position by Rotan but the Napoli defence do well to clear the danger before it can find Seleznyov.
49'
Great chance for Luchkevych! Seleznyov breaks through the Napoli defence to get onto the end of a lovely chipped pass from Konoplyanka, and he darts forward before cutting the ball over to the aforementioned youngster, who takes a quick touch before trying to curl a low shot into the bottom left-hand corner of the goal. It's well struck but ends up bouncing just wide of the far post and out for a goal kick.
47'
Napoli immediately dart down the right flank before Maggio tries to send a low cross into the Dnipro penalty area, but it's poorly hit and is easily cut out by Fedorchuk on the edge of the box.
46'
And we're underway once again!
45' +2
Dnipro push forward on one last attack of the first half, with Konoplyanka twisting and turning in the middle of the pitch before teeing up Kankava, who immediately swings a curling cross into the heart of the penalty area that almost finds Seleznyov but is punched away by Andujar.
45' +1
Inler tries to catch out the Dnipro defence by sending a quick lofted pass towards Higuain, who immediately darts towards the edge of the penalty area, but Fedetskiy is there to cut out the danger with a thumping volleyed clearance.
45'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of added time.
44'
A. Fedetskyi gets yellow.
Fedetskiy becomes the latest player to receive a yellow card after clumsily sliding into the back of Insigne on the left flank.
43'
After a few moments off the pitch, Seleznyov jogs back on to return to the action, but is immediately flagged for offside as a lofted pass is sent into his path.
42'
Seleznyov goes down under a challenge from Britos, leaving the striker in a heap on the floor and in serious discomfort. It looks as if he twisted his knee as he battled with the defender, and he gingerly makes his way off the pitch to receive treatment.
41'
And now Dnipro are awarded a free kick after Selznyov is pulled to the ground by Albiol. The resulting set-piece is brilliantly hit by Rotan and finds Kankava in front of goal, but the Georgian midfielder's deft header is saved well by Andujar before the linesman's flag is raised for offside.
39'
Instead of firing a shot from the free kick, Insigne attempts to chip a clever pass into the path of Higuain, but it's completely overhit and comfortably bounces into the safe hands of Boyko.
38'
Fedorchuk brings down Inler from behind with a clumsy challenge, resulting in a free kick for Napoli in a very dangerous position 25 yards away from goal.
37'
Konoplyanka twists and turns on the left wing before sending another dangerous cross towards the back post, but this time it's Luchkevych who nods his header wide of its intended target.
36'
The resulting set-piece is initially dealt with well by the Napoli defence, but the ball soon finds its way back into the penalty area, where Rotan is able to meet it at the back post but can only send his effort well wide of the goal.
35'
What a chance for Dnipro! Lopez loses the ball in a dangerous position, allowing Seleznyov to fire a great bouncing strike from 25 yards out that Andujar is just about able to parry past the near post and out for a corner.
33'
Maggio skips past Fedorchuk before curling a deep cross towards the back post, but Insigne completely miskicks his attempted volley and it ends up flying high into the air and out of play for a goal kick.
31'
Again, Ghoulam does well to take advantage of the space available on the left flank before sending another wonderful cross into the Dnipro penalty area, but this time Matos is there to cut out the danger before it can find Callejon at the far post.
29'
Another fantastic save by Boyko! Ghoulam finds plenty of space on the left wing, allowing him to sprint forward before curling in an absolutely fantastic cross. It meets Higuain, who then nods the ball towards the bottom right-hand corner, but the Dnipro goalkeeper is just about able to tip the effort round the far post with a fingertip save.
27'
M. Gabbiadini gets yellow.
Fedorchuk immediately darts away from the Dnipro penalty area and towards the halfway line, but his run is brought to a painful end by Gabbiadini, who brings the Ukrainian midfielder down with a rash challenge from behind that results in a yellow card.
26'
Ghoulam charges forward down the left flank before firing a low cross towards Higuain, but Douglas is just about able to cut out the pass a yard or two inside the penalty area.
24'
The resulting set-piece is curled into the heart of the penalty area by Gabbiadini, but the Italian's cross is dealt with comfortably by the Dnipro defence.
23'
Léo Matos gets yellow.
Callejon flies past Matos on the right wing before being chopped down by the Brazilian defender, resulting in the first yellow card of the game.
22'
After a few nervy moments, Dnipro are finally able to make their out of their own half of the pitch, but their patient attacking move is brought to a disappointing end by an accidental handball by Kankava 30 yards away from the Napoli goal.
20'
Lopez picks up the ball midway inside the Dnipro half of the pitch and quickly sends a lovely lofted pass over into the path of Callejon, who is completely unmarked on the right-hand side of the penalty area. However, the latter ends up mistiming his run and the linesman's flag is immediately raised for offside as a result.
18'
After a tentative start to the game, Napoli are now firmly camped inside the Dnipro half of the pitch, but the hosts are doing extremely well to frustrate the Italian side and deny them the opportunity to find a way through.
16'
Higuain spins on the edge of the Dnipro penalty area and unleashes an excellent pass towards Callejon that Matos is just about able to touch out of play for a corner. The resulting set-piece is sent into the heart of the box but Boyko does well to rush out and collect the ball before it can find a white shirt.
14'
Kankava is clumsily brought down from behind by Insigne, and Dnipro are awarded a free kick on the right wing as a result. It's flung high to the far post where it almost meets the head of Seleznyov, but the linesman's flag is quickly raised for offside.
12'
Konoplyanka dances his way down the left flank before trying to curl a cross towards the edge of the six-yard box, but it's sent too near to Andujar, who is easily able to cut out the danger.
10'
After more good passing from Dnipro near the halfway line, Fedetskiy tries to send a lofted ball over the top of the Napoli defence and into the path of Luchkevych, but it's completely mishit and can only find Ghoulam on the right wing.
8'
Great save by Boyko! Inler picks out Higuain with an excellent pass that carves the Dnipro defence in two, but the Argentine sees his close-range shot parried away from danger by a wonderful diving stop.
6'
Dnipro patiently pass the ball around midway inside the Napoli half of the pitch before Luchkevych tries to find Seleznyov with a quick through-ball, but the attempted pass is cut out well by Britos on the edge of the penalty area.
4'
Konoplyanka steps up and fires a curling shot from the resulting set-piece that is hit well enough but is comfortably stopped by the safe hands of Andujar.
3'
Dnipro immediately break away from the restart before Kankava sends a looping cross into the heart of the penalty area from the right flank. It bounces around the box before falling at the feet of Fedetskiy, who, 30 yards away from the Napoli goal, is tripped over by Gabbiadini.
2'
Gabbiadini is brought down by a high tackle from Kankava, resulting in an early free kick for Napoli 30 yards away from goal. It's curled towards the near post where it meets Higuain, but the striker ends up sending his header several yards over the top of the crossbar.
1'
And we're off! Dnipro get us underway, attacking from left to right.
Good evening and welcome to our live text commentary of tonight’s Europa League semi-final clash between Dnipro and Napoli. My name is Ben Cullimore and I will be keeping you up to date with all of the action from the Olympic Stadium in Kiev.
However, as was proven in last week’s first leg, this evening is going to be another tough ask for Napoli, who are now presented with the difficult task of breaking down a notoriously resolute Dnipro side that are well aware that a goalless draw will be enough to see them progress to a European final for the first time in their history. Whilst the visitors have looked good in front of goal, the Ukrainian side have been excellent at the back, conceding just two goals in their last six Europa League games, with the previous four all ending in victories for Myron Markevych’s men.
There’s just over 15 minutes left to go until until kick-off, so let’s have a look at how the two teams will be lining up this evening…
Napoli XI (4-2-3-1): Andujar; Maggio, Abiol, Britos, Ghoulam; Lopez, Inler; Callejon, Gabbiadini, Insigne; Higuain.
Napoli substitutes: Rafael, Henrique, Jorginho, Mertens, Hamsik, Koulibaly, Gargano.
Myron Markevych has decided to make just one change to the Dnipro side that started last week’s 1-1 draw, with Yevhen Seleznyov coming into the squad to replace Nikola Kalinic, who drops to the substitutes’ bench.
Meanwhile, Napoli boss Rafael Benitez has made two alterations to the side from the first leg, with Jorginho and Marek Hamsik making way for Gokhan Inler and Manolo Gabbiadini, respectively.
Thanks to a controversial 80th-minute goal scored by Yevhen Seleznyov, Dnipro head into tonight’s game with an all-important away goal under their belts, meaning that Napoli need to score at least once if they are to progress to their first European cup final since they won the UEFA Cup in 1989. Despite only winning one of their last four clashes, the Italian side are in fine form in front of goal, scoring 10 goals in their last five games and 26 in the Europa League altogether, the highest of any team this campaign.
The two sides are making their way out onto the pitch, with just a few minutes to go until kick-off.
HALF-TIME: DNIPRO 0-0 NAPOLI
It's been a frustrating opening 45 minutes for Napoli, who have found it increasingly difficult to break down Dnipro's resolute and well-organised back line. The hosts have held firm to frustrate their opponents, who have done little to trouble Boyko. The goalkeeper has had to make two good saves to deny Higuain, but the Argentine striker really should have done better with both chances on goal. As a result, it is the Ukrainian side who currently have one foot in the final.
The two teams are making their way back out onto the pitch ahead of the start of the second half. Neither side have made any substitutions during the half-time break.
FULL-TIME: DNIPRO 1-0 NAPOLI
They've done it! Dnipro have held on to beat Napoli 1-0, and 2-1 on aggregate, to reach their first ever European cup final, where they will play the current Europa League holders Sevilla.
Dnipro were arguably the better team tonight, and over the two legs, defending incredibly well against a Napoli side that tried their hardest this evening but just couldn't find a way past the determined hosts. No matter what they tried to do, Myron Markevych's men matched them with a brilliant performance at the back, and, as a result, they are deserved finalists.
My name is Ben Cullimore and it's been an absolute pleasure describing all of the action to you this evening. Until next time, goodbye!
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