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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play Heart of Midlothian in this Champions League game. A crowd of 17,547 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Numancia and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian get the match underway!
2.22
Nahuel Figueroa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis shoots from 20 yards but somehow Edmundo Caballero manages to keep it out.
3.48
Freddy Heinemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Rey. Marcos Rey shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.07
Egill Hlödversson flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Varela. Mario Varela goes all the way! Mario Varela rockets a shot on goal but Edmundo Caballero is on top of it.
6.06
Egill Hlödversson knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Varela. Mario Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.19
Garba Lawal makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames goes all the way! Jose Fortes Galadames rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.02
Freddy Heinemann makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.18
Garba Lawal knocks the ball forward to Marcos Rey. Marcos Rey shoots from outside the area. Marcos Rey scores for Numancia!!
21.58
Gaku Kaita knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic McCoist. Dominic McCoist takes it forward alone. Dominic McCoist shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.17
Gaku Kaita knocks the ball to his team mate, Egill Hlödversson. Egill Hlödversson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Varela. Mario Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edmundo Caballero who gathers it comfortably.
24.26
Magnús Sigfússon chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.27
Egill Hlödversson makes a simple pass to Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.53
Nahuel Figueroa flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Varela. Mario Varela goes all the way! Mario Varela rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.33
Egill Hlödversson chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison flicks the ball with his head. Edmundo Caballero easily smothers it.
34.19
Francisco Del Sol knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.21
Giorgio Nappi passes the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Varela. Mario Varela is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Edmundo Caballero manages to gather it comfortably.
38.26
Alberto Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.42
Magnús Sigfússon knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Rey. Marcos Rey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joseph Cruz.
42.23
Francisco Del Sol passes the ball forward to Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.19
Colin Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Gutierrez. Colin Morrison is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Gutierrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Numancia get the second half underway!
47.32
Giorgio Nappi makes a probing pass to Mario Varela. Mario Varela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Edmundo Caballero manages to keep it out.
49.55
Magnús Sigfússon makes a simple pass to Marcos Rey. Marcos Rey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emmanuel Okocha who gathers it comfortably.
55.29
Romero P. Prieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garba Lawal. Garba Lawal threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames goes all the way! Jose Fortes Galadames shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Emmanuel Okocha.
60.20
Dominic McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.42
Numancia are easily keeping Heart of Midlothian at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
67.10
Garba Lawal knocks the ball forward to Marcos Rey. Marcos Rey goes all the way! Marcos Rey shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.37
Richard Henderson hacks Marcos Rey from behind! Richard Henderson is given a warning by the referee! Marcos Rey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.56
Alberto Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Rey. Marcos Rey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.16
Egill Hlödversson kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Varela. Mario Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romero P. Prieto.
78.18
Joseph Cruz brings the ball forward. Joseph Cruz sees space and advances. Joseph Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.51
Dominic McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Varela. Mario Varela shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.06
Dominic McCoist makes a simple pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Varela. Mario Varela powers a header at goal but Edmundo Caballero is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Colin Morrison of Heart of Midlothian

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 11
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.8518518518518 vs 48.1481481481481
Play Area
Home team third: 30.86%, Midfield: 44.44%, Away team third: 24.69%