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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 19,423 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Albacete Balompie start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.20
Ivan Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Suarez. Andres Suarez knocks the ball forward to Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Carlton who gathers it comfortably.
6.57
Patricio Pascual chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
8.52
Patricio Pascual knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Schut.
9.15
Patricio Pascual sees a break and surges forward. Patricio Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Brian Carlton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.46
Ivan Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.10
Gregorio Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Impey. Carl Impey makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Belleri. Gianfranco Belleri plays a perfect one-two with Tomas Pinto and rushes in on goal... Gianfranco Belleri rockets a shot on goal. Enrique Rodriguez easily smothers it.
20.57
Patricio Castillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.21
Pablo Gil threads the ball through to Adolfo Pirri. Adolfo Pirri threads the ball through to Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.19
Carl Impey knocks the ball forward to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.18
Alexandre Andrade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick El Khanchaf. Patrick El Khanchaf shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.30
Pablo Gil makes a beautiful solo run. Pablo Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta shoots from long range but Brian Carlton is on top of it.
32.30
Patricio Pascual comes in with a late challenge on Carl Impey. The referee calls over Patricio Pascual and warns him to calm down! Carl Impey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.27
Patricio Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
39.31
Gregorio Torres knocks the ball forward to Carl Impey. Carl Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Belleri. Gianfranco Belleri makes a probing pass to Patrick El Khanchaf. Patrick El Khanchaf makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.04
Ivan Blanco chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual surges forward with the ball. Patricio Pascual finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.11
Patricio Castillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Eugenio Zubizarreta scores for Albacete Balompie!!
45.00
Victor Suarez takes it forward alone. Victor Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Schut.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves get the second half underway!
47.43
Andres Suarez makes a probing pass to Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Brian Carlton!
49.56
Gregorio Torres chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Impey. Carl Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Belleri. Gianfranco Belleri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.29
Patricio Pascual sees space and advances. Patricio Pascual plays a perfect one-two with Eugenio Zubizarreta and rushes in on goal... Patricio Pascual tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.41
Alexandre Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Belleri. Gianfranco Belleri shoots from outside the area but Enrique Rodriguez is on top of it.
66.40
Billy Schut comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Hernandez. The referee calls over Billy Schut and warns him to calm down! Enrique Hernandez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.09
Victor Suarez threads the ball through to Patricio Castillo. Patricio Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Torres.
72.33
Patricio Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.33
Pablo Gil passes the ball forward to Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
81.37
Victor Suarez knocks the ball forward to Andres Suarez. Andres Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.29
Adolfo Pirri knocks the ball forward to Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta directs the ball goalwards with his head. Brian Carlton manages to gather it comfortably.
85.32
Craig White powers a long ball forward. Patrick El Khanchaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.37
Patricio Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig White.
89.32
Alexandre Andrade knocks the ball forward to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Zubizarreta of Albacete Balompie

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 32.6315789473684 vs 67.3684210526316
Play Area
Home team third: 34.74%, Midfield: 40.00%, Away team third: 25.26%