Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 20,389 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albacete Balompie and Barcelona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albacete Balompie and Barcelona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.
0.00
0-0Barcelona get the match underway!
2.28
0-0Elena Izquierdo kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro runs straight at the defence! Abel Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.38
0-0Andres Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Pedro Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Johan Radet.
7.43
0-0It's a corner kick. Marcos Prieto kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Scott Inglis rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
16.19
0-0Jose Iglesias slams into Nigel Harley with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Nigel Harley runs off the knock.
18.50
0-0Scott Inglis pushes mid-way up the pitch. Scott Inglis makes a simple pass to Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.34
Claudio Diez flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Menendez controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz plays a scrappy one-two with Abel Castro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pedro Saenz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Isaac Grossman. Excellent save.
22.42
Alejandro Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alejandro Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Inglis.
24.14
Alejandro Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Soto who takes it down. Alejandro Soto knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Isaac Grossman!
27.07
Victor Santos slams into Abel Castro with his studs up. The referee motions to Victor Santos to come over. It's a red card!! Abel Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.44
Andres Hierro sees a break and surges forward. Andres Hierro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Izquierdo.
34.06
1-0Andres Hierro flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Gutierrez who takes it down. Ricardo Gutierrez lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Albacete Balompie kicking off!
48.18
Alejandro Menendez threads the ball through to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaac Grossman who gathers it comfortably.
51.01
Marcos Prieto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcos Prieto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Johan Radet manages to keep it out.
54.23
1-0Claudio Diez hacks Nigel Harley from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nigel Harley stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.38
Claudio Diez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Saenz collects the pass. Pedro Saenz knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Isaac Grossman!
66.51
Alejandro Soto passes the ball forward to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Roman.
72.21
Scott Inglis sees a break and surges forward. Scott Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Ferrer!
78.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Alejandro Menendez plays the ball forward to Iago Careca. Iago Careca flicks a high pass forward. Abel Castro controls it well on his chest. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
79.37
2-0Marcos Prieto comes in with a late challenge on Iago Careca. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Iago Careca gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.55
Eugenio Roman comes in with a late challenge on Abel Castro. The referee calls over Eugenio Roman and shows him a yellow card! Abel Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pedro Ferrer 34, 72 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Ferrer of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Isaac Grossman (GK)
6
2. Scott Inglis (DEF)
7
3. Nigel Harley (DEF)
6
4. Victor Santos (DEF)
3
5. Korey Gruenebaum (MID)
6
6. Eugenio Roman (MID)
5
7. Andres Hierro (MID)
6
8. Marcos Prieto (MID)
6
9. Pedro Ferrer (ATT)
8
10. Ricardo Gutierrez (ATT)
6
11. Sveinn Ingólfsson (ATT)
6
12. Edward Rowett (DEF)
0
13. Francisco Verges (MID)
0
14. Thomas Schnellinger (ATT)
0
1. Johan Radet (GK)
6
2. Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Diez (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Suarez (DEF)
6
5. Iago Careca (MID)
6
6. Alejandro Menendez (MID)
6
7. Claudio Diez (MID)
6
8. Alejandro Soto (MID)
6
9. Pedro Saenz (ATT)
6
10. Abel Castro (ATT)
6
11. Jose Iglesias (ATT)
3
12. Miel Jansen (DEF)
0
13. Sebastian Duran (ATT)
0
14. Fernando Vega (ATT)
0