Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 20,572 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Gomez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Gomez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza get the match underway!
2.02
0-0Eugenio Aguilar hits a low pass to Antonio Leon. Antonio Leon plays the ball forward to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Gil but the linesman indicates offside!
9.24
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Carlton Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson sees Fernando Mario Warmuz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Mario Warmuz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Castillo.
10.07
0-0Andres Pirri makes a probing pass to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques shoots from outside the area. Daniel J. Osmanowski gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.39
0-0Julien Adam threads a neat ball through to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Quaresma. Franois Ziani hacks Joao Quaresma from behind! Joao Quaresma appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
24.12
Eugenio Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Leon collects the pass. Antonio Leon makes a simple pass to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques finds some space and shoots from distance. Daniel J. Osmanowski gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
27.09
0-0Hugo José Mari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
28.37
Jakob Dörner flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Marques holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Marques plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Gil and advances towards the goal... Antonio Marques muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.57
Jose Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Marques collects the pass. Antonio Marques controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
33.34
0-0Bjarki Kristmundsson plays the ball forward to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Eugenio Castillo is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
34.13
0-0Alexandre Soares takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some superb footwork from Fernando Mario Warmuz provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
38.58
Jose Rubio brings the ball forward. Jose Rubio shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
39.46
0-0Antonio Marques catches Julien Adam on the ankles. The referee brings Antonio Marques to one side and gives him a warning! Julien Adam runs off the knock.
40.12
Andres Pirri threads a neat ball through to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
42.52
Eugenio Castillo clumsily knocks into Joao Quaresma. The referee calls over Eugenio Castillo and warns him to calm down! Joao Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.30
Thierry Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Bjarki Kristmundsson controls it well on his chest. Bjarki Kristmundsson flicks a high pass forward. Joao Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Joao Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
Julien Adam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson flicks a high ball forward to Danny Pennant who takes it down. Danny Pennant plays a quick one-two with Joao Quaresma and rushes in on goal... Danny Pennant comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.51
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.24
1-0Andres Pirri makes a probing pass to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Fernando Caminero through on goal. Fernando Caminero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.06
Stephane Barthez hits a low pass to Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hugo José Mari shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
60.13
1-0Real Zaragoza appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Deportivo Alaves have made 3 substitutions with Regis De Vlieger replacing Joao Quaresma, Olivier Kanté replacing Alexandre Soares and Kevin Van Handenhoven replacing Fernando Mario Warmuz .
65.34
Jose Rubio flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Caminero who brings the ball under control. Fernando Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Marques. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Marques connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Daniel J. Osmanowski manages to keep it out.
66.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Leon plays the ball forward to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero runs straight at the defence! Fernando Caminero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.36
Eugenio Aguilar makes a simple pass to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Caminero collects the pass. Fernando Caminero advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Fernando Caminero provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Julien Adam!
75.45
Eugenio Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Andres Pirri. Andres Pirri makes a probing pass to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.29
2-0Franois Ziani hacks Kevin Van Handenhoven from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Van Handenhoven gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.29
2-0Free kick to Deportivo Alaves just outside the area...
80.31
Bjarki Kristmundsson slowly runs up and slams a blazing shot around the edge of the wall. It's in!! Miguel Munoz had no chance!!
81.26
Bjarki Kristmundsson surges forward with the ball. Bjarki Kristmundsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Castillo.
90.00
Olivier Kanté brings the ball forward. Olivier Kanté lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Fernando Caminero 55, 66 | Bjarki Kristmundsson 78 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Caminero of Real Zaragoza |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Miguel Munoz (GK)
6
2. Eugenio Aguilar (DEF)
6
3. Eugenio Castillo (DEF)
6
4. Franois Ziani (DEF)
5
5. Antonio Leon (MID)
7
6. Jose Rubio (MID)
7
7. Andres Pirri (MID)
6
8. Jakob Dörner (MID)
6
9. Rafael Gil (ATT)
6
10. Antonio Marques (ATT)
6
11. Fernando Caminero (ATT)
9
12. Fabiano Peruzzi (MID)
0
13. Eugenio Flores (DEF)
0
14. Rafael Molowny (GK)
0
1. Daniel J. Osmanowski (GK)
7
2. Carlton Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3. Thierry Eadie (DEF)
6
4. Julien Adam (DEF)
6
5. Stephane Barthez (DEF)
6
6. Hugo José Mari (MID)
7
7. Bjarki Kristmundsson (MID)
7
8. Alexandre Soares (ATT)
6
9. Danny Pennant (ATT)
6
10. Joao Quaresma (ATT)
6
11. Fernando Mario Warmuz (ATT)
6
12. Regis De Vlieger (MID)
6
13. Olivier Kanté (MID)
6
14. Kevin Van Handenhoven (ATT)
6