Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Lazaro where Compostela play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 18,641 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Compostela are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo  Merino.


0.00
The whistle blows and Compostela get the match underway!
2.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Andres Pirri plays the ball forward to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil finds some space and shoots from distance. Albert Ortega effortlessly gets down and covers it.
3.44
With great vision, Thibault Hutteau plays the ball forward to Oswaldo Pavon. Oswaldo Pavon lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Moutinho. Sergio Moutinho beats his man to it with a header. Miguel Munoz picks it out of the air!
4.49
Andres Pirri sees a break and surges forward. Andres Pirri shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
9.57
Franois Ziani flicks a high ball forward to Jose Rubio who takes it down. Jose Rubio sees Rafael Gil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Gil puts a great ball through. Bruno Varela runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.59
Stuart Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Vieira. Gaspar Vieira threads the ball through to Mauricio Mendez. Mauricio Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Munoz who gathers it comfortably.
20.17
Stuart Souness flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Cipriani who takes it down. Eugenio Cipriani flicks a high ball forward to Oswaldo Pavon who takes it down. Oswaldo Pavon finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Miguel Munoz.
21.52
Thibault Hutteau takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Eugenio Aguilar gets to the ball and clears it up field.
24.56
Aniello Toni hacks Rafael Gil from behind! Aniello Toni is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Gil stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.19
Don Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Cipriani. Eugenio Cipriani sees Mauricio Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Pavon. Oswaldo Pavon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.09
Eugenio Aguilar passes the ball forward to Antonio Leon. Antonio Leon decides to run forward with the ball. Antonio Leon whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil connects with a diving header but Albert Ortega reads it well. Nice keeping!
36.05
Eugenio Cipriani surges forward with the ball. Eugenio Cipriani lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Moutinho. Sergio Moutinho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Miguel Munoz is on top of it.
40.52
Eugenio Cipriani changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Cipriani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Munoz who gathers it comfortably.
42.06
Jose Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Gil who gracefully takes it down. Rafael Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Compostela appear unchanged since the first half. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza get the second half underway!
47.07
Thibault Hutteau makes a simple pass to Sergio Moutinho. Sergio Moutinho shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.03
Eugenio Aguilar lofts the ball long. Rafael Gil edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rafael Gil provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.11
Thibault Hutteau knocks the ball forward to Oswaldo Pavon. Oswaldo Pavon lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Mendez. With a superhuman jump, Mauricio Mendez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.19
Gaspar Vieira hacks Andres Pirri from behind! Gaspar Vieira is warned by the referee! Andres Pirri stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.53
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Fabiano Peruzzi replacing Franois Ziani .
61.54
Eugenio Aguilar hits a low pass to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio plays the ball forward to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil makes a defence splitting pass to Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
63.27
Jose Rubio makes a probing pass to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero makes a pass forward but Bruno Varela is yards offside!
67.02
Eugenio Cipriani changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Cipriani passes the ball forward but Sergio Moutinho is offside!
71.03
Don Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Cipriani. Eugenio Cipriani chips the ball to his team mate, Oswaldo Pavon. Oswaldo Pavon lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Moutinho. Sergio Moutinho makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Miguel Munoz.
72.02
Gaspar Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Dörner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Dörner runs off the knock.
73.41
Gaspar Vieira threads a neat ball through to Oswaldo Pavon. Oswaldo Pavon shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.14
Compostela have made 2 substitutions with Geoffrey Boutoille replacing Oswaldo Pavon and Jose Roman replacing Romero P. Campos .
78.14
Eugenio Cipriani runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eugenio Cipriani lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Mendez. Mauricio Mendez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.23
Antonio Leon knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela plays a one-two with Rafael Gil and advances towards the goal... Bruno Varela shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.24
Aniello Toni knocks the ball to his team mate, Thibault Hutteau. Thibault Hutteau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Mendez. Mauricio Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Castillo.
85.45
Eugenio Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Dörner. Jakob Dörner flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Gil who brings the ball under control. Rafael Gil flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Caminero controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Fernando Caminero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Albert Ortega reads it well. Well saved!
87.18
Eugenio Castillo makes a strong solo run forward. With some swift thinking, Eugenio Castillo plays the ball forward to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Albert Ortega. What a save!
90.00
Eugenio Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rubio collects the pass. Jose Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Gil collects the pass. Rafael Gil finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Albert Ortega. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.8823529411765 vs 54.1176470588235
Play Area
Home team third: 29.41%, Midfield: 43.53%, Away team third: 27.06%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Cipriani of Compostela

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
8
6
4. Aniello Toni (DEF)
6
5. Don Gallacher (DEF)
6
6. Gaspar Vieira (MID)
5
9. Oswaldo Pavon (ATT)
7
10. Sergio Moutinho (ATT)
8
11. Mauricio Mendez (ATT)
8

13. Kamal Friio (MID)
0
14. Jose Roman (GK)
6

1. Miguel Munoz (GK)
7
6
6
5. Antonio Leon (MID)
7
6. Jose Rubio (MID)
7
7. Andres Pirri (MID)
6
8. Jakob Dörner (MID)
6
9. Rafael Gil (ATT)
7
11. Bruno Varela (ATT)
6

12. Fabiano Peruzzi (MID)
7
13. Eugenio Flores (DEF)
0
0