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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Colis Alfonso Perez where Getafe play Union Las Palmas in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,624 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Getafe are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.


0.00
Union Las Palmas kick off the first half!
2.44
Tonino Piazza threads the ball through to Victor Pichichi. Victor Pichichi shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
3.49
Oleg Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Piazza collects the pass. Tonino Piazza flicks a high pass forward. Luke Marshall controls it well on his chest. Luke Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
4.41
Pedro Menendez catches Tonino Piazza on the ankles. Pedro Menendez is shown the yellow card! Tonino Piazza carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.21
Pablo Zubizarreta makes a simple pass to Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Zubizarreta. With a superhuman jump, Pablo Zubizarreta connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Jurek Deyna!
10.29
Juan-Carlos Sanz takes a quick throw-in, which Pablo Zubizarreta takes on the chest. Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Pichichi who brings the ball under control. Claudio Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Alvarez!
16.03
Francisco Farinos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos flicks a high pass forward to Raul Tostado who brings the ball under control. Raul Tostado whips in a cross ball towards Neil Grant. Neil Grant gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Leonardo Guerrero had no chance!! Goal for Getafe!
20.20
Pablo Zubizarreta makes a simple pass to John Dickov. John Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Goodwin.
21.12
Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Alvarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards John Dickov. John Dickov knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Jurek Deyna reads it well. Excellent save!
22.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.58
Victor Pichichi receives the ball from a throw-in from Luke Marshall. Victor Pichichi chips the ball to his team mate, Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink threads the ball through to Romero P. Santos but he's offside!
27.52
Tonino Piazza runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tonino Piazza tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Leonardo Guerrero manages to gather it.
28.31
Ernesto Castro catches Francisco Farinos on the ankles. The referee calls over Ernesto Castro and warns him to calm down! Francisco Farinos runs off the knock.
33.15
Luke James makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Seeing a gap ahead, Juan-Carlos Sanz picks a pass forward to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.12
Pablo Zubizarreta passes the ball forward to Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Castro. With a superhuman jump, Ernesto Castro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Jurek Deyna manages to keep it out.
39.32
Juan-Carlos Sanz hits a low pass to Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.47
Pedro Menendez hacks Romero P. Santos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Pedro Menendez!! Romero P. Santos runs off the knock.
45.00
Francisco Farinos breaks forward. Francisco Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Veurink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bryan Veurink finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Getafe appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Getafe get the second half underway!
47.09
Luke James barges into Tonino Piazza. The referee calls over Luke James and shows him a yellow card! Tonino Piazza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.29
Victor Pichichi makes a simple pass to Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos plays a one-two with Tonino Piazza and rushes in on goal... Romero P. Santos takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.42
Oleg Goodwin knocks the ball forward to Neil Grant. Neil Grant flicks a high pass forward. Luke Marshall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luke Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.40
Getafe have made 2 substitutions with Alfredo Marin replacing Luke Marshall and Gabriel Fernandez replacing Romero P. Santos .Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Sebastian Rodriquez replacing Pablo Zubizarreta .
61.42
Sebastian Rodriquez comes in with a late challenge on Victor Pichichi. Sebastian Rodriquez is shown the yellow card! Victor Pichichi stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.48
Luis Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Rodriquez. Sebastian Rodriquez advances with the ball. Sebastian Rodriquez shoots from 25 yards. Jurek Deyna gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.12
Luke James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Rodriquez. Sebastian Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That's his third!
77.50
Getafe have made a substitution with Artur Pinheiro replacing Bryan Veurink .
78.52
Tonino Piazza comes in with a late challenge on John Dickov. Tonino Piazza is warned by the referee! John Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.27
Juan-Carlos Sanz comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Farinos. Juan-Carlos Sanz is warned by the referee! Francisco Farinos stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 6
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 60.5633802816901 vs 39.4366197183099
Play Area
Home team third: 26.76%, Midfield: 42.25%, Away team third: 30.99%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Alvarez of Union Las Palmas

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Jurek Deyna (GK)
6
3. Oleg Goodwin (DEF)
6
5. Luke Marshall (MID)
6
6. Tonino Piazza (MID)
6
6
8. Neil Grant (MID)
7
10. Bryan Veurink (ATT)
6
11. Raul Tostado (ATT)
6

13. Alfredo Marin (MID)
6
14. Artur Pinheiro (ATT)
6

2. Luis Leon (DEF)
6
3. Luke James (DEF)
5
3
5. Eddie Murray (DEF)
6
6
10. Rafael Alvarez (ATT)
9
11. John Dickov (ATT)
6

13. Carlos Gento (ATT)
0
0