Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Numancia. A crowd of 18,003 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Salamanca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Numancia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.19
Felipe Gento takes it forward alone. Felipe Gento whips in a cross ball towards Jesper Braat. Jesper Braat is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
4.53
Miguel Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Scales. Julian Scales goes all the way! Julian Scales shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Nicolas Marquitos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.40
Gabriel Prieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Grant. Carl Grant threads the ball through to Jesper Braat. Jesper Braat shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.42
Ricardo Roman makes a probing pass to Bruno Palma. Bruno Palma goes all the way! Bruno Palma cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Marquitos easily smothers it!
18.14
Andres Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Hákon Adalbjarnarson. Hákon Adalbjarnarson kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Scales. Julian Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.36
Les Shearer threads the ball through to Felipe Gento. Felipe Gento flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Marquitos. Edmundo Marquitos goes all the way! Edmundo Marquitos tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Rafael Arias manages to gather it comfortably.
21.42
Andres Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Nascimento. Vitor Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Palma. Bruno Palma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Marquitos who gathers it comfortably.
26.40
Gabriel Prieto brings the ball forward. Gabriel Prieto shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.24
Julian Scales comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Marin. Julian Scales is warned by the referee! Alfredo Marin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.07
Hákon Adalbjarnarson brings the ball forward. Hákon Adalbjarnarson knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Scales. Julian Scales is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.16
Les Shearer hacks Bruno Palma from behind! Les Shearer is warned by the referee! Bruno Palma stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.20
Andres Guerrero takes it forward alone. Andres Guerrero takes it forward alone. Andres Guerrero shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
34.21
Andres Guerrero sees a break and surges forward. Andres Guerrero threads the ball through to Frederico Crespo. Frederico Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Palma. Bruno Palma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Nicolas Marquitos is on top of it.
38.26
Alfredo Marin kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Gento. Felipe Gento sees space and advances. Felipe Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Grant. Carl Grant directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Miguel Alonso makes a simple pass to Julian Scales. Julian Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Crespo. Frederico Crespo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Salamanca kicking off!
49.47
Miguel Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Crespo. Frederico Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Scales. Julian Scales flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Nicolas Marquitos.
51.48
Andres Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Roman. Ricardo Roman decides to run forward with the ball. Ricardo Roman shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
53.10
Felipe Gento makes a beautiful solo run. Felipe Gento shoots from distance but somehow Rafael Arias manages to keep it out.
54.48
Gabriel Prieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Marquitos. Edmundo Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Grant but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.02
Miguel Alonso barges into Gabriel Prieto. Miguel Alonso is shown the yellow card! Gabriel Prieto stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.51
Andres Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Alonso. Miguel Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Palma. Bruno Palma shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Nicolas Marquitos!
63.02
Ricardo Roman knocks the ball forward to Julian Scales. Julian Scales goes all the way! Julian Scales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
67.27
Hákon Adalbjarnarson passes the ball forward to Bruno Palma. Bruno Palma plays a perfect one-two with Frederico Crespo and rushes in on goal... Bruno Palma shoots from just inside the box. Bruno Palma scores for Salamanca!!
71.47
Andrei Stoichita passes the ball forward to Jose Montero. Jose Montero advances with the ball. Jose Montero tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
72.29
Hákon Adalbjarnarson makes a simple pass to Bruno Palma. Bruno Palma shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Nicolas Marquitos manages to gather it comfortably.
77.13
Vitor Nascimento threads the ball through to Bruno Palma. Bruno Palma whips in a cross ball towards Julian Scales. Julian Scales directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
79.49
Andrei Stoichita catches Frederico Crespo on the ankles. Andrei Stoichita is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Crespo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.08
Miguel Alonso makes a simple pass to Bruno Palma. Bruno Palma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Julian Scales of Salamanca

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 65.8227848101266 vs 34.1772151898734
Play Area
Home team third: 25.32%, Midfield: 41.77%, Away team third: 32.91%