Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Union Las Palmas. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Segarra.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Segarra.
0.00
0-0Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
0-1Fernando Marquez threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Mora. Ernesto Mora knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Gerard Garcia has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.25
0-1Matt Davidson clumsily knocks into Jose Fortes Marin. Matt Davidson is warned by the referee! Jose Fortes Marin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.24
Jose Fortes Marin hits a low pass to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Mario Warmuz who takes it down. Fernando Mario Warmuz whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Alexandre Soares scores for Deportivo Alaves!!
14.24
1-1Fernando Marquez clumsily knocks into Bjarki Kristmundsson. Fernando Marquez is shown the yellow card! Bjarki Kristmundsson runs off the knock.
18.31
1-1Regis De Vlieger flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Van Handenhoven who takes it down. Kevin Van Handenhoven shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
21.38
Jose Fortes Marin makes a simple pass to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson surges forward with the ball. Bjarki Kristmundsson lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.20
John Johnstone surges forward with the ball. John Johnstone plays a one-two with Samir Schell and advances towards the goal... John Johnstone shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.11
2-1Gregorio Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Ramos. Eugenio Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Mora controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Mora makes a probing pass to Matt Davidson but he's offside!
28.06
Carlton Ljungberg surges forward with the ball. Carlton Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Soares controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Soares whips in a cross ball towards Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.37
3-1Regis De Vlieger barges into Eugenio Ramos. The referee brings Regis De Vlieger to one side and gives him a warning! Eugenio Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.59
John Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Matt Davidson collects the pass. Matt Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Mora but the linesman indicates offside!
39.57
3-1Jose Fortes Marin knocks the ball forward to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson plays the ball forward to Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Jose Torres.
42.26
Bjarki Kristmundsson knocks the ball forward to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
45.00
Bjarki Kristmundsson makes a beautiful solo run. Bjarki Kristmundsson whips in a cross ball towards Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma connects with a diving header but Jose Torres is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas kick off!
47.20
Alexandre Soares sees a break and surges forward. Alexandre Soares finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
48.49
Seyni Bugnet threads a neat ball through to John Johnstone. John Johnstone plays the ball forward to Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Mora. Ernesto Mora rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Gerard Garcia manages to keep it out.
54.56
4-1Jurgen Van Eijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regis De Vlieger. Regis De Vlieger makes a probing pass to Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Garcia.
55.05
Jose Fortes Marin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regis De Vlieger. Regis De Vlieger flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper, Jose Torres, sees it late!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
60.33
5-1Deportivo Alaves have made 2 substitutions with Martin Thielemann replacing Jurgen Van Eijk and Olivier Kanté replacing Regis De Vlieger .Union Las Palmas have made 3 substitutions with Hannes Ritzinger replacing Gregorio Aguilar, Enrique Hernandez replacing Fernando Marquez and Ricardo Alonso replacing Matt Davidson .
63.34
Leon Buchwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Mora. Ernesto Mora skips past Jose Fortes Marin! Ernesto Mora tries a spectacular strike but Gerard Garcia is on top of it.
67.39
Seyni Bugnet clumsily knocks into Kevin Van Handenhoven. The referee warns Seyni Bugnet to calm down! Kevin Van Handenhoven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.15
Martin Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seyni Bugnet.
71.10
Enrique Hernandez sees Ernesto Mora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Mora runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Ernesto Mora provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but somehow Gerard Garcia manages to keep it out.
72.45
Carlton Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Bjarki Kristmundsson controls it well on his chest. Bjarki Kristmundsson hits a low pass to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
75.36
Jose Fortes Marin chips the ball to his team mate, Olivier Kanté. Olivier Kanté flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Mario Warmuz who takes it down. Fernando Mario Warmuz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.32
John Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Mora who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Mora shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.35
5-1John Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Mora collects the pass. Ernesto Mora whips in a cross ball towards Samir Schell. Samir Schell flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Carlton Ljungberg blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
85.20
Hannes Ritzinger knocks the ball forward to Leon Buchwald. Leon Buchwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Alonso. Ricardo Alonso shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.49
Enrique Hernandez surges forward with the ball. Enrique Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Alonso. Ricardo Alonso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Gerard Garcia. Excellent save.
90.00
5-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joao Quaresma of Deportivo Alaves |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gerard Garcia (GK)
7
2. Carlton Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fortes Marin (DEF)
6
4. Jurgen Van Eijk (DEF)
6
5. Ayumu Ihara (DEF)
6
6. Regis De Vlieger (MID)
6
7. Bjarki Kristmundsson (MID)
8
8. Alexandre Soares (ATT)
8
9. Kevin Van Handenhoven (ATT)
8
10. Joao Quaresma (ATT)
9
11. Fernando Mario Warmuz (ATT)
8
12. Danny Pennant (ATT)
0
13. Martin Thielemann (DEF)
6
14. Olivier Kanté (MID)
6
1. Jose Torres (GK)
6
2. Martin Garcia (DEF)
6
3. Gregorio Aguilar (DEF)
6
4. Seyni Bugnet (DEF)
6
5. Eugenio Ramos (MID)
6
6. John Johnstone (MID)
7
7. Fernando Marquez (MID)
5
8. Leon Buchwald (MID)
6
9. Ernesto Mora (ATT)
7
10. Matt Davidson (ATT)
7
11. Samir Schell (ATT)
6
12. Hannes Ritzinger (MID)
6
13. Enrique Hernandez (DEF)
6
14. Ricardo Alonso (MID)
6