The referee blows the final whistle and Napoli launch their UEFA Champions League campaign with a win!
90' +1
Fourth official Stuart Stevenson raises his board to indicate that there will be three minutes of stoppage time here. Can Dynamo do it or will Napoli hang on?...
89'
WASTED! The hosts have a free-kick just outside the area as the clock continues to tick down. Yarmolenko stands over the ball but, despite plenty of anticipation as he steps up, the winger only succeeds in clearing the crossbar much to the dismay of the home fans.
87'
O. Hladkyi enters the game and replaces Júnior Moraes.
Before they do, Rebrov makes his final change by removing Moraes in favour of Oleksandr Gladkiy.
86'
There is a break in play here as Garmash goes down after taking a knock to the head. A free-kick is awarded in Dynamo's favour and they need to make the most of this...
84'
The frustration echoes around the stadium as Garmash fails to control the ball on the right wing and it runs all the way through for Reina to collect - knocking valuable seconds off the clock as far as Napoli are concerned.
82'
M. Gabbiadini enters the game and replaces A. Milik.
Napoli's final change sees Milik given a well-earned rest, as Manolo Gabbiadini takes his place up front.
81'
N. Korzun enters the game and replaces S. Rybalka.
Another change from Dynamo sees Rybalka replaced by Nikita Korzun.
79'
Napoli are confidently spraying the ball around the field and looking comfortable to hold on for the three points. However, there is still plenty of time for the hosts to say otherwise.
77'
We are approaching the final 10 minutes in the Ukrainian capital. Can Dynamo find an equaliser and maybe more or will Napoli hold on to strike first in Group B?
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Insigne has gained plenty of attention at the start of this season for his bleach blonde hair. He will be hoping to stand out on the pitch, too, by making a valuable contribution towards Napoli's quest to go one better in Serie A this year.
73'
L. Insigne enters the game and replaces D. Mertens.
O. Husiev enters the game and replaces V. Tsyhankov.
Napoli make their second change as Mertens goes off to be replaced by Lorenzo Insigne.
Meanwhile, Rebrov opts for experience as teenager Tyshankov makes way for Oleg Gusev.
70'
There is activity on the Dynamo bench as Rebrov looks to tweak things around and fill in the gaps following the dismissal of Sydorchuk. With his side needing a goal, he could opt for an extra forward rather than midfielder.
68'
S. Sydorchuk gets a second yellow card and is sent off.
SILLY, SILLY BOY! SYDORCHUK IS SENT OFF FOR THE HOSTS! The midfielder is shown a second yellow card for diving over the challenge of Albiol after bursting into the box. He looks shocked at the decision, but can have no complaints whatsoever. That was very irresponsible with his side already on the back foot and chasing a goal.
67'
Moraes has been fairly quiet tonight, but he looks to spark into life by latching onto a through ball from Antunes. However, the Brazilian began his run too early and is rightly flagged offside.
65'
A. Milik gets yellow.
Milik has his name taken by the referee for his reaction to being challenged inside the Dynamo half.
62'
P. Zieliński enters the game and replaces M. Hamšík.
In fact, that is Hamsik's last action of the game. There will be no century for him tonight, as he goes off to be replaced by Piotr Zieliński.
61'
Some space opens up for Hamsik to try his luck from distance. The skipper is currently on 99 Napoli goals, but will have to wait for number 100 as that effort ended up in the stands.
59'
Napoli are clearly in no rush to put this game to bed just yet, as an overhit corner into the box eventually makes its way back to Reina at the other end of the field. The Italians are renowned for their ability to hold on to leads, but will not be counting their chickens just yet.
56'
D. Harmash gets yellow.
Harmash takes a dive as he loses control of the ball inside the Napoli half. The referee is not buying it, though, and swiftly produces the yellow card.
54'
The home crowd remain in good spirits as they urge their side forward in search of an equaliser. Remember, Dynamo have only tasted two victories against Italian opposition, but would love to make it third time lucky here.
52'
The hosts are starting to ask the questions in the early stages of this second half. They need to show a bit more creativity in the final third, though.
50'
Dynamo are notably strong at home. In fact, the defeat against Zorya Luhansk last time out on this ground ended a run of six straight victories. However, they need to up their game in order to record a seventh in eight.
48'
CHANCE! A neat exchange of touches releases Tsyhankov into the penalty area. The teenager can sense his moment in the spotlight, but Koulibaly steps across to make an important interception.
46'
KICK-OFF! Mr Collum blows his whistle once more and Dynamo get the ball rolling in the second half.
45' +3
And, with that, Mr Collum blows his whistle to bring the first half to an end.
45' +2
A. Milik has scored a goal for Napoli!
WELL, HE WON'T JUST YET ANYWAY - NAPOLI TAKE THE LEAD!!! The Belgian arrives to meet Callejon's deep cross, but sees his looping header cleared off the line. However, Dynamo's reprieve is short-lived as Milik is on hand to cleverly head the rebound in over the despairing dive of Shovkovskiy.
45'
It is important to take opportunities like that in big matches, especially in the Champions League, and Mertens will be hoping that he does not live to rue that wasted chance.
43'
WHAT A WASTE! Mertens pounces on some very sloppy play near the touchline and steals the ball away from Makarenko. However, rather than squaring it across the six-yard area for a sliding Callejon to provide the finishing touches, the Belgian looks for the far top corner and misses by some way. It is no wonder that his teammate looks annoyed by what just happened.
41'
Ghoulam steps in to steal the ball and embarks on a strong run into the Dynamo half. He lays it off for Mertens before arriving at the edge of the area for the return pass, but an important interception denies Napoli on this occasion as the danger is averted.
39'
That is why Napoli spent the money on bringing Milik to the club. The former Ajax striker hardly got off the ground in the area, but simply used his strength to beat the defenders to the ball. He has big shoes to fill in the shape of Higuain, but has not fared too badly so far.
36'
A. Milik has scored a goal for Napoli! Assist by F. Ghoulam.
EQUALISER FOR NAPOLI!!! Milik levels the scores! Out of nowhere, the Italians are back on level terms in Ukraine. Ghoulam gets forward from left-back and delivers a delicious ball into the six-yard box, where the Polish striker is on hand to head home his first European goal for Partenopei.
Ghoulam's cross from the left was begging to be attacked.
34'
Napoli are struggling to get the ball back at the moment. They just cannot get near the hosts, who are looking confident as they enjoy a lengthy spell in possession.
32'
As a player, Rebrov was a member of the Dynamo squad that reached the semi-finals of the Champions League during the 1998/99 season. He will be eager to inspire the current crop of players to similar feats from the dugout 17 years on.
30'
Dynamo and their fans can smell blood here! They are not taking their feet off the gas and keep posing questions to the Napoli defence. Their momentum is foiled by a foul in the area on this occasion, but Rebrov will be delighted with his side.
28'
The hosts are certainly not going to rest on their single-goal advantage. They are continuing to push forward in search of more goals, but cannot afford to open themselves up too much at the back.
26'
D. Harmash has scored a goal for Dinamo Kiev! Assist by V. Tsyhankov.
Teenager Tsygankov showed great vision and awareness to pick out Garmash with his cushioned header.
GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLL!!! DYNAMO TAKE THE LEAD! Garmash, the player who was not expected to start here, has put the hosts in front. Yarmolenko teases Ghoumali before sending a deep ball to the far post that is brilliantly nodded back across the area by Tsyhankov, and a swivelling Garmash fires past Reina to send the home fans into ecstasy.
25'
The Belgian is involved again as he takes a good touch out of his feet before playing a neat one-two with Milik on the edge of the area. However, he takes a heavy second touch and the ball drifts out of play much to his frustration.
23'
Mertens shows good quick feet to skip away from a couple of challenges before looking to play Callejon in behind the defence. The Spaniard is not quite on the Belgian's wavelength, however, and the ball runs behind for a goal-kick.
21'
The hosts are awarded a free-kick 25 yards from goal and slightly to the right. Yarmolenko steps up to the ball but his effort is a poor one and goes aimlessly wide of the target.
19'
Dynamo like to patiently build the play from the back before hitting their opponents on the counter attack. That appears to be the plan here, as they take the opportunity to knock the ball around in defence and maintain possession.
17'
The Italians will have been seen as favourites for this opening match in Group B, but they have struggled recently on the road. In fact, the win over Palermo at the weekend was only the third in their last 10 games away from Stadio San Paolo.
15'
Still goalless after the opening quarter of an hour at NSK Olimpiyskyi, with Napoli starting to gain the upper hand in possession and gaining territory.
13'
Milik has a brief sight of goal after the ball is fizzed into his feet on the edge of the box. However, Vida does enough to put him off before Antunes steps in to clear the danger.
11'
The midfielder will have to tread carefully now against the likes of Hamsik after going into the book of Scottish referee Collum, who took charge of the Old Firm derby on Saturday in which Celtic beat Rangers 5-1.
9'
S. Sydorchuk gets yellow.
Sydorchuk receives the first yellow card of the game for a rash challenge on the touchline.
8'
Sarri's men will be confident coming into the match, having taken seven points from their opening three games in Serie A. They were 3-0 winners at Palermo on Saturday and, despite losing Gonzalo Higuain over the summer, appear to be coping with their new-look attacking trio that is on display this evening.
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Napoli are slowly starting to find their rhythm in the Ukrainian capital. They opted to train this morning rather than yesterday and are looking sharp whenever in possession.
4'
What a start that could have been from the hosts! That is a sign that they are certainly up for this contest, despite only recording two victories in their last 20 meetings with Italian opposition.
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WHAT AN EFFORT! A loose ball out of defence from Albiol is pounced upon by Sydorchuk, who tries his luck from just inside the Napoli half. His attempt is dipping and a scrambling Reina is forced to tip it over the crossbar.
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KICK-OFF! Referee Willie Collum blows his whistle and Napoli get things underway in the 2016/17 Champions League!
Dynamo reached the round of 16 in last year's Champions League and are set to begin their 16th appearance in the group phase of the competition. Meanwhile, this season is just the third in which Napoli have appeared at this stage, having failed to qualify for each of the last three campaigns.
Hello and welcome to LIVE text commentary of the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League! Europe's premier competition is back and we're at the NSK Olimpiyskyi today for the opening Group B showdown between Dynamo Kiev and Napoli. It's good to have your company!
Serhiy Rebrov has made three changes to the side that drew with Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukrainian Premier League on Friday. There is a surprise start for 18-year-old Viktor Tsyhankov on the left wing with Oleh Gusev dropping to the bench, while Vitorino Antunes comes in at left-back and Denys Harmash is drafted into the heart of midfield.
DYNAMO KIEV SUBS: Rudko, Gladkiy, Morozyuk, Korzun, Gusev, Buyalskiy, Fedorchuk.
Meanwhile, for the third match in a row, Maurizio Sarri also makes three alterations to his Napoli starting 11. Elseid Hysaj is preferred to Christian Maggio at right-back and Allan replaces Piotr Zielinski in midfield, while Dries Mertens is recalled ahead of Lorenzo Insigne on the right of the attacking trio. Captain Marek Hamsik is one goal away from reaching 100 for the Serie A club.
NAPOLI SUBS: Sepe, Maggio, Maksimovic, Zielinski, Gabbiadini, L. Insigne, Diawara.
HERE THEY COME! The teams have made their way out onto the field and now observing the iconic UEFA Champions League anthem. Kick-off is just moments away...
HALF-TIME: DYNAMO KIEV 1-2 NAPOLI
Napoli lead at the break after producing a brilliant turnaround from 1-0 down against Dynamo Kiev. The hosts took the lead through Denys Garmash, but two headers from Arkadiusz Milik have turned the match on its head in favour of the Italians.
The players are coming back out onto the field and the second half is about to get underway.
FULL-TIME: DYNAMO KIEV 1-2 NAPOLI
Arkadiusz Milik's first-half double proved to be decisive as Napoli began their third Champions League season with three points against Dynamo Kiev who, despite asking questions after the break, were unable to find an equaliser in the opening match of Group B.
That's all from NSK Olimpiyskyi today! Thank you for following LIVE text commentary of the UEFA Champions League, it's been good to have your company and hope you all enjoyed it. Until next time, have a very good evening!
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