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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Condomina where Murcia play host to Numancia. A crowd of 19,052 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Murcia and Numancia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Aguilar.


0.00
The whistle blows and Murcia get the match underway!
2.03
Itaru Okamoto kicks a strong pass forward to Egutu Kanu. Egutu Kanu sees Rodolfo Del Sol in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Stephan Bertrand. Stephan Bertrand heads the ball goalwards but it is deflected wide by Julian Hierro.
3.47
It's a corner kick. Arturo Carcedo kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Egutu Kanu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Antonio Cortes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
4.58
Julian Hierro catches Richard Rizzo on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Hierro and warns him to calm down! Richard Rizzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.47
Egutu Kanu makes a simple pass to Stephan Bertrand. Stephan Bertrand shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
14.50
Egutu Kanu takes it forward alone. Egutu Kanu threads the ball through to Stephan Bertrand but he's offside!
16.04
Raimond Human kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Carcedo. Arturo Carcedo plays a one-two with Stephan Bertrand and advances towards the goal... Arturo Carcedo rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
18.01
Jose Javier Bravo comes in with a late challenge on Raimond Human. The referee warns Jose Javier Bravo to calm down! Raimond Human grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.45
Viorel Popescu flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Carcedo who brings the ball under control. Arturo Carcedo makes a beautiful solo run. Arturo Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Stephan Bertrand. With a superhuman jump, Stephan Bertrand connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.34
Julian Hierro comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Etherington. Julian Hierro is warned by the referee again! Thierry Etherington runs off the knock.
30.10
With imagination, Enrique Marcelino plays the ball forward to Carlos Molowny. Carlos Molowny runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Molowny shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Molowny!
36.11
Egutu Kanu flicks a high pass forward. Richard Rizzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Rizzo knocks in a cross ball towards Stephan Bertrand. Stephan Bertrand finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
40.21
Arturo Carcedo hacks Julian Hierro from behind! The referee brings Arturo Carcedo to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Hierro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.47
Albert Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Molowny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Molowny makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Bravo. Jose Javier Bravo beats his man to it with a header. Frederico Delgado didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.52
Egutu Kanu flicks a high pass forward. Richard Rizzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Rizzo shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Rizzo!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Murcia appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Numancia start the second half!
47.23
Julian Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Hierro. Albert Hierro passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Bravo. Jose Javier Bravo shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.45
Egutu Kanu makes a probing pass to Richard Rizzo. Richard Rizzo tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Antonio Cortes.
66.15
Egutu Kanu knocks the ball forward to Stephan Bertrand. Stephan Bertrand shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Antonio Cortes comfortably smothers it!
67.06
Viorel Popescu knocks the ball forward to Raimond Human. Raimond Human threads the ball through to Richard Rizzo. Richard Rizzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
72.06
Rodolfo Del Sol knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Rizzo. Richard Rizzo lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Del Sol. Rodolfo Del Sol beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.49
Albert Hierro threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Herrero. Gabriel Herrero sees Dragan Budan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dragan Budan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Van De Ouweland but he's offside!
77.30
Egutu Kanu flicks a high pass forward to Stephan Bertrand who brings the ball neatly under control. Stephan Bertrand flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Rizzo. Some silky footwork from Richard Rizzo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Antonio Cortes is on top of it.
78.28
Albert Hierro surges forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Albert Hierro stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Hierro shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
81.42
Thierry Etherington threads the ball through to Egutu Kanu. Egutu Kanu threads the ball through to Carlos Merino. Carlos Merino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
83.08
Jose Javier Bravo hacks Raimond Human from behind! The referee warns Jose Javier Bravo again to calm down! Raimond Human stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.20
Thierry Etherington chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Carcedo. Arturo Carcedo knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Del Sol. Rodolfo Del Sol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.52
Egutu Kanu flicks a high ball forward to Stephan Bertrand who takes it down. Stephan Bertrand shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Arturo Carcedo sees space and advances. Arturo Carcedo whips in a cross ball towards Richard Rizzo. Richard Rizzo powers a header at goal but is denied by Enrique Marcelino. Excellent block.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 12
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 37.5 vs 62.5
Play Area
Home team third: 40.00%, Midfield: 41.25%, Away team third: 18.75%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Egutu Kanu of Numancia

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Julian Hierro (DEF)
6
3. Albert Hierro (DEF)
7
8
6
6
10. Dragan Budan (ATT)
6

13. Alistair Smith (MID)
0
14. Jose Lopez (GK)
0

6
3. Itaru Okamoto (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Merino (MID)
6
6. Egutu Kanu (MID)
9
7. Raimond Human (MID)
6
8
7
10. Richard Rizzo (ATT)
8
7

12. Cristi Dobos (DEF)
0
14. Chris Carragher (ATT)
0