Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play Manchester City in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Numancia and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Numancia and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Numancia kick off and get the first half underway!
3.30
0-0Jacek Smolarek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Olivier Walem. Olivier Walem sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Edmundo Caballero manages to gather it comfortably.
8.17
Manuel Sousa makes a probing pass to Mark Gargo. Mark Gargo makes a probing pass to Daniel Hyypia. Daniel Hyypia knocks in a cross ball towards Olivier Walem. Olivier Walem flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
12.52
0-0Mark Gargo threads the ball through to Daniel Hyypia. Daniel Hyypia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Olivier Walem but the linesman indicates offside!
21.03
Alberto Pirri threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames makes a probing pass to Jose Martinez but he's offside!
26.24
0-0Manchester City are easily keeping Numancia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
27.45
1-0Alberto Pirri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Martinez. Jose Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Niklas Lidstrom had no chance!! Goal for Numancia!
30.26
Mark Gargo knocks the ball forward to Olivier Walem. Olivier Walem goes all the way! Olivier Walem rockets a shot on goal. Edmundo Caballero easily smothers it.
32.22
1-0Francisco Del Sol threads the ball through to Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.42
1-0Antonio Gutierrez clumsily knocks into Olivier Walem. The referee calls over Antonio Gutierrez and warns him to calm down! Olivier Walem runs off the knock.
34.53
Manuel Sousa barges into Jose Martinez. Manuel Sousa is warned by the referee! Jose Martinez runs off the knock.
36.51
Pascal Schops deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hyypia. Daniel Hyypia knocks the ball forward to Mervin Moncur but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.32
Antonio Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Magnús Sigfússon. Magnús Sigfússon knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Martinez. Jose Martinez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.37
1-0Alberto Pirri passes the ball forward to Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niklas Lidstrom who gathers it comfortably.
42.16
Stan Dodd chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hyypia. Daniel Hyypia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.21
Levin Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garba Lawal. Garba Lawal knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza goes all the way! Jose Gainza shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Niklas Lidstrom easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Manchester City kick off and get the second half underway!
59.37
Mark Gargo flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Moncur. Mervin Moncur finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Edmundo Caballero manages to keep it out.
73.14
Stan Dodd passes the ball forward to Olivier Walem. Olivier Walem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.46
Mark Gargo sees space and advances. Mark Gargo whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Hyypia. Daniel Hyypia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Hyypia!
78.52
Garba Lawal chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Niklas Lidstrom!
81.24
Alberto Pirri makes a probing pass to Jose Martinez. Jose Martinez goes all the way! Jose Martinez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Niklas Lidstrom is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.06
Garba Lawal flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Sousa.
85.21
Jacek Smolarek threads the ball through to Mervin Moncur. Mervin Moncur plays a perfect one-two with Olivier Walem and rushes in on goal... Mervin Moncur shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mervin Moncur!
89.31
Levin Vega hacks Daniel Hyypia from behind! The referee calls over Levin Vega and warns him to calm down! Daniel Hyypia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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