Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Valencia. A crowd of 19,903 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.
0.00
0-0Albacete Balompie get the match underway!
6.23
0-0Sveinn Ingólfsson receives the ball from a throw-in from Korey Gruenebaum. Sveinn Ingólfsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez whips in a cross ball towards Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.11
Danijel Eloi brings the ball forward. Danijel Eloi flicks a high ball forward to Andres Hierro who takes it down. Andres Hierro lofts in a cross ball towards Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
10.12
Andres Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Schnellinger. Thomas Schnellinger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
12.01
0-0Mauricio Saez flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Blanc holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.21
1-0Scott Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Prieto collects the pass. Marcos Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.02
1-0Scott Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez skips past Andy Harley! Ricardo Gutierrez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Giovanni Ganci reads it well. He makes it look easy!
20.52
1-0Felipe Leon comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Roman. The referee calls over Felipe Leon and warns him to calm down! Eugenio Roman runs off the knock.
26.41
1-0Andres Hierro knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez threads the ball through to Sveinn Ingólfsson but he's offside!
27.33
Danijel Eloi flicks the ball to his team mate, Korey Gruenebaum. Korey Gruenebaum knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Schnellinger. Thomas Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.41
Danijel Eloi threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Roman. Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Roman plays the ball forward to Thomas Schnellinger. Thomas Schnellinger shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.33
Scott Inglis knocks the ball forward to Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andres Hierro tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Ali Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Blanc collects the pass. Edouard Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez whips the ball goalwards with his head but Isaac Grossman is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
48.53
Daniel Alonso passes the ball forward to Dianboto Dacourt. Dianboto Dacourt flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Saez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Saez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
53.04
With a delightful solo run, Marcos Prieto stretches the opposition's defence. Marcos Prieto shoots from outside the area but somehow Giovanni Ganci manages to keep it out.
54.46
Andy Harley takes it forward alone. Andy Harley sees space and advances. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
55.33
3-0Sveinn Ingólfsson comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Leon. Sveinn Ingólfsson is shown the yellow card! Felipe Leon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.42
Eugenio Roman barges into Ali Bruno. The referee warns Eugenio Roman to calm down! Ali Bruno stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.42
3-0Albacete Balompie have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Harley replacing Danijel Eloi and Pedro Ferrer replacing Thomas Schnellinger .
61.49
Dianboto Dacourt plays the ball forward to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc makes a convincing header but is denied by Isaac Grossman. Excellent save.
65.48
Andy Harley comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Harley. The referee calls over Andy Harley and shows him a yellow card! Nigel Harley stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.32
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Leon collects the pass. Felipe Leon threads a neat ball through to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Inglis.
71.41
3-0Daniel Alonso threads a neat ball through to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Vila. Luis Vila makes a probing pass between the defence to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Andres Hierro steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
72.19
Eugenio Roman hacks Felipe Leon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felipe Leon runs off the knock.
77.42
Albacete Balompie have made a substitution with Francisco Verges replacing Eugenio Roman .
78.42
Scott Inglis makes a probing pass to Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro skips past Olivier Basto! Andres Hierro tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Giovanni Ganci!
79.24
Ali Bruno takes a long throw-in. Pius Van Kouwen makes a simple pass to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc makes a deft header but is denied by Isaac Grossman. Excellent save.
81.26
Mauricio Saez threads a neat ball through to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Isaac Grossman with no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
87.30
Scott Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Harley who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Nigel Harley stretches the opposition's defence. Nigel Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Sveinn Ingólfsson. With a superhuman jump, Sveinn Ingólfsson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ricardo Gutierrez 14, 27 Andres Hierro 39 Sveinn Ingólfsson 87 | Mauricio Saez 81 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Gutierrez of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Isaac Grossman (GK)
6
2. Scott Inglis (DEF)
7
3. Victor Santos (DEF)
6
4. Danijel Eloi (DEF)
6
5. Korey Gruenebaum (MID)
6
6. Andres Hierro (MID)
9
7. Eugenio Roman (MID)
5
8. Marcos Prieto (MID)
7
9. Thomas Schnellinger (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo Gutierrez (ATT)
9
11. Sveinn Ingólfsson (ATT)
7
12. Nigel Harley (DEF)
6
13. Francisco Verges (MID)
6
14. Pedro Ferrer (ATT)
6
1. Giovanni Ganci (GK)
6
2. Andy Harley (DEF)
6
3. Olivier Basto (DEF)
6
4. Dianboto Dacourt (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Alonso (DEF)
6
6. Felipe Leon (MID)
6
7. Ali Bruno (MID)
6
8. Pius Van Kouwen (MID)
6
9. Edouard Blanc (ATT)
6
10. Luis Vila (ATT)
6
11. Mauricio Saez (ATT)
8
12. Graham Cooke (MID)
0
13. Filipe Martins (DEF)
0
14. Rafael Moreira (GK)
0