Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Real Zaragoza. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Hidalgo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Hidalgo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie get the match underway!
4.28
0-0Rafael Ferreira catches Tomasz Kozminski on the ankles. Rafael Ferreira is shown the yellow card! Tomasz Kozminski stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.36
0-0Rafael Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Smith. Seth Smith knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero edges inside the box! Ernesto Montero takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.39
Rafael Ferreira passes the ball forward to Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Moreno. Alberto Moreno plays a one-two with Ernesto Montero and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alberto Moreno provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.12
0-0Matt Hendry hacks Anders Olesen from behind! The referee calls over Matt Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Anders Olesen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.08
1-0Rafael Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Seth Smith controls it well on his chest. Seth Smith makes a probing pass to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Moreno. Alberto Moreno connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.46
1-0Rafael Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Seyni Gope-Fenepej. Seyni Gope-Fenepej threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero advances inside the box! Ernesto Montero comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball dips but Fouzi Sektioui blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.00
1-0Matt Hendry takes the throw-in. Seth Smith threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Moreno. Alberto Moreno directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jaakko Gadd manages to gather it comfortably.
34.39
1-0Marcos Velasco makes a probing pass to Seyni Gope-Fenepej. Seyni Gope-Fenepej makes a simple pass to Alberto Moreno. Alberto Moreno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youri Shoukov.
36.18
Matt Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Reyes controls it well on his chest. Patricio Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ernesto Montero!
40.50
2-0Matt Hendry barges into Sebastian Gil. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Matt Hendry!! Sebastian Gil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.06
Alberto Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
44.12
2-0Raffaele Baldi comes in with a late challenge on Anders Olesen. The referee calls over Raffaele Baldi and warns him to calm down! Anders Olesen runs off the knock.
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. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Real Zaragoza kick off and get the second half underway!
48.50
Rafael Ferreira hacks Horacio Sosa from behind! Rafael Ferreira is warned by the referee! Horacio Sosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.34
Anders Olesen flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Baez collects the pass. Eduardo Baez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.49
Ciro Innocenti catches Eduardo Baez on the ankles. The referee calls over Ciro Innocenti and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Baez stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.32
Ernesto Montero comes in with a late challenge on Dmitri Blokhin. Ernesto Montero is shown the yellow card! Dmitri Blokhin runs off the knock.
57.46
Alpay Kayis pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alpay Kayis knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Liam Correa. Excellent save.
60.13
Fouzi Sektioui kicks a strong pass forward to Anders Olesen. Anders Olesen kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Medina. Arturo Medina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Ferreira.
66.18
Alberto Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Reyes. Patricio Reyes rushes past Alpay Kayis! Patricio Reyes shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Jaakko Gadd. Excellent save.
67.34
2-0Fouzi Sektioui threads a neat ball through to Anders Olesen. Anders Olesen surges forward with the ball. Anders Olesen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Baez but the linesman indicates offside!
72.47
Anders Olesen flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Medina. Arturo Medina whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.17
2-1Real Zaragoza appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
84.44
Anders Olesen hits a low pass to Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Seth Smith hacks Anders Olesen from behind! Seth Smith is shown the yellow card! Anders Olesen is taking some rough treatment out there!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Montero of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Liam Correa (GK)
6
2. Raffaele Baldi (DEF)
6
3. Rafael Ferreira (DEF)
6
4. Ciro Innocenti (DEF)
5
5. Marcos Velasco (DEF)
6
6. Seth Smith (MID)
6
7. Seyni Gope-Fenepej (MID)
6
8. Matt Hendry (MID)
3
9. Patricio Reyes (ATT)
7
10. Ernesto Montero (ATT)
8
11. Alberto Moreno (ATT)
7
12. Ernesto Serrano (ATT)
0
13. Nwankwo Benali (GK)
0
14. Claudio Fuentes (GK)
0
1. Jaakko Gadd (GK)
6
2. Dmitri Blokhin (DEF)
6
3. Alpay Kayis (DEF)
6
4. Fouzi Sektioui (DEF)
6
5. Youri Shoukov (DEF)
6
6. Sebastian Gil (MID)
6
7. Anders Olesen (MID)
7
8. Arturo Medina (ATT)
6
9. Tomasz Kozminski (ATT)
7
10. Eduardo Baez (ATT)
7
11. Horacio Sosa (ATT)
6
12. Augustine Enyinnaya (ATT)
0
13. Henning Håland (MID)
0
14. Roberto Del Sol (MID)
0