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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Real Zaragoza. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves 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 Juan Medina.


0.00
Deportivo Alaves get the match underway!
8.15
Francisco Merino flicks a high pass forward. Olaf Wijker controls it well on his chest. Olaf Wijker threads a neat ball through to Carlos Lopez. Carlos Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.25
Jose Javier Soto flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Vazquez who takes it down. Rafael Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra knocks the ball forward to Rafael Vazquez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.35
Ricardo Guerrero Lopez receives the ball from a throw-in from Graziano Sussi. With vision, Ricardo Guerrero Lopez laces a through ball forward to Miguel Pena. Miguel Pena plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Vazquez and advances towards the goal... Miguel Pena shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Artur Sousa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.17
Leonardo Hierro sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Hierro lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra makes a looping header on goal. Artur Sousa gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
26.14
Ricardo Guerrero Lopez advances with the ball. Ricardo Guerrero Lopez shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
34.06
Without breaking stride, Jose Calvo plays the ball forward to Rafael Vazquez. With a delightful solo run, Rafael Vazquez stretches the opposition's defence. Rafael Vazquez advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Rafael Vazquez provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
39.21
Francisco Merino flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Moreno controls it well on his chest. Pablo Moreno threads a neat ball through to Carlos Lopez. Carlos Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
42.17
Miguel Pena sees Leonardo Hierro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves 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
Real Zaragoza kick off and get the second half underway!
47.13
Pablo Moreno threads the ball through to Oscar Garrido. What a great partnership. Oscar Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno shoots from long range but it flies wide!
53.18
Felipe Hernandez comes in with a high challenge, catching Andres Segarra with his studs. Felipe Hernandez is shown the red card!! Andres Segarra stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.04
Oscar Garrido threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Moreno. Edmundo Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Andre Barros is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
55.43
It's a corner kick. Pablo Moreno loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jose Javier Soto chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
57.25
Nicolas Prieto hits a long diagonal ball forward. Andres Segarra advances inside the box! Andres Segarra side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
60.13
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Christian Mora replacing Guillermo Cortes .
63.02
Jose Javier Soto makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Javier Soto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Vazquez. Rafael Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Pena. Miguel Pena knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Artur Sousa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.29
Jose Calvo sees Ricardo Guerrero Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Guerrero Lopez plays the ball forward to Rafael Vazquez. Rafael Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Merino.
77.54
Deportivo Alaves have made a substitution with Francisco Vila replacing Leonardo Hierro .
79.11
Jose Javier Soto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graziano Sussi. Graziano Sussi flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Vila and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Andres Segarra provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Andres Segarra scores for Deportivo Alaves!!
89.02
Edmundo Moreno makes a simple pass to Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 66.0714285714286 vs 33.9285714285714
Play Area
Home team third: 25.00%, Midfield: 42.86%, Away team third: 32.14%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Pena of Deportivo Alaves

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Jose Calvo (DEF)
6
6
5. Andre Barros (DEF)
6
6. Miguel Pena (MID)
8
6
6
10. Andres Segarra (ATT)
8
11. Rafael Vazquez (ATT)
7

12. Callum Naysmith (MID)
0
13. Juan Castillo (MID)
0
14. Francisco Vila (MID)
6

1. Artur Sousa (GK)
6
5. Olaf Wijker (MID)
6
6
7. Oscar Garrido (MID)
6
8. Pablo Moreno (MID)
6
6
6
11. Carlos Lopez (ATT)
6

6
13. Mervin Milburn (DEF)
0
14. David Ramos (DEF)
0