Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Deportivo Alaves. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Real Zaragoza kick off and get the first half underway!
2.10
Eidur Brynjarsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Ramirez. Paolo Ramirez flicks the ball with his head. Diogo Fernandez manages to gather it comfortably.
3.15
Felix Sassarini kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Ruiz. Gregorio Ruiz goes all the way! Gregorio Ruiz shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
6.54
Luc Braine threads the ball through to Paolo Ramirez. Paolo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
9.31
Kurt Bodart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Pichichi. Luis Pichichi goes all the way! Luis Pichichi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Linus Ritzinger!
14.47
Luc Braine barges into Martin Navarro. The referee calls over Luc Braine and warns him to calm down! Martin Navarro stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.42
Elena Segarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Navarro. Martin Navarro makes a simple pass to Marcos Verges. Marcos Verges shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.20
Eidur Brynjarsson takes it forward alone. Eidur Brynjarsson finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Diogo Fernandez manages to keep it out.
33.56
Ross Lee knocks the ball forward to Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé passes the ball forward to Luis Pichichi. Luis Pichichi shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.18
Elena Segarra powers a long ball forward. Marcos Verges whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Ruiz. Gregorio Ruiz flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.32
Ross Lee passes the ball forward to Martin Navarro. Martin Navarro makes a probing pass to Gregorio Ruiz. Gregorio Ruiz goes all the way! Gregorio Ruiz shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Deportivo Alaves kicking off!
47.37
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
51.52
Martin Navarro clumsily knocks into Emmanuel Okocha. Martin Navarro is warned by the referee! Emmanuel Okocha runs off the knock.
54.12
Elena Segarra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Verges. Marcos Verges shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.28
Felix Sassarini passes the ball forward to Marcos Verges. Marcos Verges shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.00
Eidur Brynjarsson knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Diogo Fernandez easily smothers it!
69.36
Eidur Brynjarsson makes a beautiful solo run. Eidur Brynjarsson shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Diogo Fernandez manages to gather it comfortably.
71.07
Bojan Svensson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eidur Brynjarsson. Eidur Brynjarsson kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ross Lee.
72.15
Luc Braine catches Kurt Bodart on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kurt Bodart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.52
Emmanuel Okocha kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Ramirez. Paolo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias heads the ball goalwards. Edmundo Iglesias scores for Deportivo Alaves!!
77.22
Luc Braine kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ross Lee.
83.26
Romero P. Herrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Navarro. Martin Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Verges. Marcos Verges knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Ruiz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.35
Eidur Brynjarsson kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Diogo Fernandez.
87.13
Kurt Bodart chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Verges. Marcos Verges plays a perfect one-two with Gregorio Ruiz and rushes in on goal... Marcos Verges shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Gregorio Ruiz of Real Zaragoza

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48 vs 52
Play Area
Home team third: 25.33%, Midfield: 48.00%, Away team third: 26.67%