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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play Northampton Town in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,959 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.35
Alejandro Hidalgo knocks the ball to his team mate, Johan Jbari. Johan Jbari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.08
Dean Ince makes a probing pass to Paul Williamson. Paul Williamson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Bailey. Darius Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomasz Gadocha who gathers it comfortably.
10.57
Jakob Gelb passes the ball forward to Clive Matthews. Clive Matthews surges forward with the ball. Clive Matthews knocks the ball forward to Ross Priestley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.53
Jakob Gelb makes a probing pass to Paul Williamson. Paul Williamson knocks the ball forward to Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Bailey but he's offside!
15.14
Paul Williamson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison passes the ball forward to Darius Bailey. Darius Bailey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Tomasz Gadocha had no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
24.49
Ivan Newton makes a probing pass to Gaspar Fernandes. Gaspar Fernandes surges forward with the ball. Gaspar Fernandes shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Tomasz Gadocha manages to gather it comfortably.
27.05
Ernesto Garcia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Hidalgo. Alejandro Hidalgo chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Caballero. Fernando Caballero shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.42
Alejandro Hidalgo kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Amaya. Hugo Amaya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Newton.
40.36
Paul Williamson knocks the ball forward to Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison threads the ball through to Ross Priestley but he's offside!
45.00
Ivan Newton flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Fernandes. Gaspar Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley shoots from distance. Tomasz Gadocha easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza kick off!
49.21
Jakob Gelb makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Fernandes. Gaspar Fernandes passes the ball forward to Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.29
Alejandro Hidalgo passes the ball forward to Hugo Amaya. Hugo Amaya shoots from long range but somehow Jamie Clarke manages to keep it out.
63.38
Gaspar Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
66.52
Gaspar Cáceres makes a beautiful solo run. Gaspar Cáceres lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Caballero. Fernando Caballero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Jamie Clarke.
69.19
Gaspar Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Darius Bailey. Darius Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
71.18
Paul Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Tomasz Gadocha has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.25
Clive Matthews passes the ball forward to Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley goes all the way! Ross Priestley takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
85.41
Arturo Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Cáceres. Gaspar Cáceres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Caballero. Fernando Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Amaya. Hugo Amaya flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Alejandro Hidalgo knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Caballero. Fernando Caballero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Ince.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ross Priestley of Northampton Town

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 4
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 37.3134328358209 vs 62.6865671641791
Play Area
Home team third: 31.34%, Midfield: 38.81%, Away team third: 29.85%