Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play Sheffield United in this friendly game. A crowd of 9,712 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Albacete Balompie kicking off!
8.16
0-0Cleto Terrevoli flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Perry who brings the ball under control. Glynn Perry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.57
0-0Sveinn Ingólfsson chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Adam Black.
16.08
It's a corner kick. Marcos Prieto loops the ball in to towards the near post. Victor Santos takes a shot at goal. Adam Black gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
20.02
Korey Gruenebaum chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson whips in a cross ball towards Andres Hierro. With a superhuman jump, Andres Hierro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Adam Black picks it out of the air!
26.05
1-0Marcos Prieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adam Black with no chance!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
34.01
Andy Kirkland flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Collymore. Trevor Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.08
1-0Andy Kirkland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andy Kirkland edges inside the box! Andy Kirkland comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.05
Scott Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Gutierrez collects the pass. Ricardo Gutierrez finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
39.41
Victor Santos threads a neat ball through to Korey Gruenebaum. Korey Gruenebaum knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro edges inside the box! Andres Hierro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
42.47
Eugenio Roman flicks the ball to his team mate, Korey Gruenebaum. Korey Gruenebaum lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
44.10
Victor Santos knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez runs straight at the defence! Ricardo Gutierrez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Ricardo Gutierrez scores for Albacete Balompie!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Frederico Antunes replacing Anthony Marshall. The Sheffield United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.53
With some swift thinking, Korey Gruenebaum plays the ball forward to Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer shoots from long range but Adam Black reads it well. Good keeping!
51.01
Victor Santos makes a simple pass to Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro makes an attacking run forward. Andres Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer connects with a diving header. Adam Black didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.12
2-0Andres Hierro clumsily knocks into Julian Dean. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Dean carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.25
2-0Albacete Balompie have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Harley replacing Danijel Eloi and Thomas Schnellinger replacing Ricardo Gutierrez .
61.34
Nigel Harley threads the ball through to Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Kirkland.
65.52
Andres Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ferrer collects the pass. Pedro Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adam Black with no chance!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
77.30
Albacete Balompie have made a substitution with Francisco Verges replacing Andres Hierro .
79.59
3-0Jean-Luc Banchelli clumsily knocks into Francisco Verges. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.27
Jean-Luc Banchelli flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Collymore who takes it down. Trevor Collymore plays a one-two with Cleto Terrevoli and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Trevor Collymore provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Isaac Grossman with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
87.06
Frederico Antunes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederico Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Cleto Terrevoli. Cleto Terrevoli rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Gary Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Jean-Luc Banchelli. Jean-Luc Banchelli flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Perry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Perry plays the ball forward to Andy Kirkland who has made a great run into the box. Andy Kirkland shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Andy Kirkland scores for Sheffield United!!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 26, 44 Andres Hierro 66 | Trevor Collymore 83 Andy Kirkland 90 |
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)
6
3. Victor Santos (DEF)
7
4. Danijel Eloi (DEF)
6
5. Korey Gruenebaum (MID)
6
6. Andres Hierro (MID)
8
7. Eugenio Roman (MID)
6
8. Marcos Prieto (MID)
6
9. Pedro Ferrer (ATT)
7
10. Ricardo Gutierrez (ATT)
9
11. Sveinn Ingólfsson (ATT)
6
12. Nigel Harley (DEF)
6
13. Francisco Verges (MID)
6
14. Thomas Schnellinger (ATT)
6
1. Adam Black (GK)
8
2. Gary Caldwell (DEF)
6
3. Arno Röhner (DEF)
6
4. Julian Dean (DEF)
6
5. Richard Brady (DEF)
6
6. Andy Kirkland (MID)
8
7. Jean-Luc Banchelli (MID)
5
8. Anthony Marshall (MID)
6
9. Cleto Terrevoli (ATT)
6
10. Glynn Perry (ATT)
6
11. Trevor Collymore (ATT)
7
12. Frederico Antunes (MID)
6
13. Carl Granville (MID)
0
14. Billy Ripley (GK)
0