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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 9,006 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo  Cano.


0.00
Real Zaragoza kick off and get the match underway!
6.29
Without breaking stride, Alfredo Gutierrez plays the ball forward to Albert Flores. Albert Flores surges forward with the ball. Albert Flores deftly passes the ball to Luis Rey, releasing him through on goal. Luis Rey side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.56
Antonio Segarra hits a low pass to Alberto Gonzalez. With vision, Alberto Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Patricio Ramirez. Patricio Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.23
Mauricio Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Victor Zubizarreta controls it well on his chest. Victor Zubizarreta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
16.47
Antonio Segarra plays the ball forward to Victor Zubizarreta. Victor Zubizarreta threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Ramirez. Patricio Ramirez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.27
Alberto Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo rushes past Daniel Marcelino! Jose Javier Izquierdo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.35
Rodolfo Vazquez sees space and advances. Rodolfo Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Patricio Ramirez. Patricio Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Medina.
22.31
Daniel Marcelino knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Castro. Without breaking stride, Juan-Carlos Castro plays the ball forward to Luis Rey. Luis Rey plays a one-two with Rodolfo Duran and advances towards the goal... Luis Rey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.05
Marcos Iglesias chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Gutierrez.
27.26
Alfredo Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Castro. Nicolas Castro laces a weighted ball forward to Luis Rey. Luis Rey makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Rodolfo Duran. Rodolfo Duran side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.49
Alberto Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Ramirez. Patricio Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
36.44
Victor Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Ramirez collects the pass. Patricio Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
39.57
Marcos Iglesias flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Izquierdo who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Ramirez. Patricio Ramirez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Albacete Balompie kick off and get the second half underway!
48.24
With vision, Jose Guerrero Lopez plays the ball forward to Luis Rey. Luis Rey edges inside the box! Luis Rey shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Rodolfo Vazquez. Excellent block.
53.02
Juan-Carlos Castro makes an attacking run forward. Juan-Carlos Castro makes a great pass forward. Luis Rey runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.37
Marcos Iglesias takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Victor Zubizarreta. Victor Zubizarreta chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Izquierdo. Jose Javier Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.15
Alfredo Gutierrez takes a long throw-in. Sebastian Medina flicks a high pass forward. Albert Flores collects the pass. Albert Flores runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Albert Flores sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Devanir Zugna.
66.56
Bakary Schumacher takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Antonio Segarra comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
67.23
Alberto Gonzalez takes it forward alone. Alberto Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Izquierdo. With a superhuman jump, Jose Javier Izquierdo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Juan-Carlos Castro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.04
Victor Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Izquierdo controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.49
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.32
Albacete Balompie appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.32
Jose Guerrero Lopez comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Segarra. The referee calls over Jose Guerrero Lopez and warns him to calm down! Antonio Segarra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.15
Rodolfo Vazquez comes in with a late challenge on Luis Rey. Rodolfo Vazquez is given a warning by the referee! Luis Rey runs off the knock.
84.10
With great vision, Albert Flores plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Duran. Rodolfo Duran shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Marcelino plays the ball forward to Nicolas Castro. Nicolas Castro hits a low pass to Luis Rey. Luis Rey shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 50.6493506493506 vs 49.3506493506493
Play Area
Home team third: 25.97%, Midfield: 44.16%, Away team third: 29.87%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Javier Izquierdo of Real Zaragoza

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
6
4. Edward Moncur (DEF)
6
6. Julian Martin (DEF)
6
6
8

12. Arthur Adams (GK)
0
13. Fernando Suarez (MID)
0
14. Edmundo Soler (MID)
0

6
8. Albert Flores (MID)
7
10. Rodolfo Duran (ATT)
8
11. Luis Rey (ATT)
9

12. Pedro Vazquez (DEF)
0
14. Fernando Nunez (ATT)
0