Match Report
| Union Las Palmas | Union Las Palmas |  |  | Numancia | Numancia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Lennart Straarup | Lennart Straarup | |||||||||||||||||
| Davy Beelenkamp | D. Beelenkamp |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Jason Custovic | J. Custovic | |||||||||
| Joos Klein | J. Klein | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Jan Koch | J. Koch | |||||||||
| Neil Deane | N. Deane |  | 65 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 84 |  | Djamel Klouchi | D. Klouchi | ||||||||
| Alfredo Pirri | A. Pirri |  | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 78 | | Julien Koch | J. Koch | |||||||||
| Adolfo Soler | A. Soler | | 82 | M | | 5 | | D | 80 |  | Eduardo Emerson | E. Emerson | |||||||||
| Julian Gil | J. Gil | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 |  | Rigobert Mbamba | R. Mbamba | |||||||||
| Martin Nieto | M. Nieto | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 80 | | Kevin Kern | K. Kern | |||||||||
| Patricio Vazquez | P. Vazquez | | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 81 |  | Jaakko Litmanen | J. Litmanen | |||||||||
| Alfredo Alvarez | A. Alvarez | | 72 | A | | 9 | | | A | 78 |  | Ottavio Leone | O. Leone | ||||||||
| Carlos Blanc | C. Blanc | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 78 | | Robert Byrne | R. Byrne | |||||||||
| Dean Johnson | D. Johnson | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 81 | | Richard Davids | R. Davids | |||||||||
| Enrique Morales | E. Morales | | 65 | M | | 12 | | A | 35 | | Gijs Senden | G. Senden | |||||||||
| Denny Meeuwis | D. Meeuwis | | 63 | M | | 13 | | A | 71 | | Dave Dichio | D. Dichio | |||||||||
| Scott Morton | S. Morton |  | 61 | D | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Fernando Mendez | F. Mendez | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Numancia. A crowd of 19,055 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Torres.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Torres.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Numancia kick off!
2.32
0-0Julian Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
3.45
0-0Julien Koch threads the ball through to Jaakko Litmanen. Jaakko Litmanen hits a low pass to Robert Byrne. Robert Byrne shoots from 25 yards. Davy Beelenkamp gets down and covers it.
4.27
0-1Julien Koch flicks a high ball forward to Rigobert Mbamba who takes it down. Rigobert Mbamba sees space and advances. Rigobert Mbamba whips in a cross ball towards Richard Davids. Richard Davids powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.12
0-1Martin Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.07
Julian Gil passes the ball forward to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson tries a spectacular long range effort. Jason Custovic gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
14.09
0-1Patricio Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Alvarez. Alfredo Alvarez threads the ball through to Carlos Blanc but he's offside!
18.51
Kevin Kern threads the ball through to Robert Byrne. Robert Byrne shoots from long range. Davy Beelenkamp gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
20.09
Neil Deane sees Patricio Vazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Vazquez plays the ball forward to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Koch.
21.06
Julien Koch hits a low pass to Rigobert Mbamba. Rigobert Mbamba flicks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Leone. Ottavio Leone lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Davids. Richard Davids outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.31
Joos Klein sweeps the ball long. Dean Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Alvarez. Alfredo Alvarez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Jason Custovic!
28.51
0-2Julien Koch hacks Carlos Blanc from behind! The referee calls over Julien Koch and warns him to calm down! Carlos Blanc hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.02
Rigobert Mbamba runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rigobert Mbamba knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Leone. Ottavio Leone beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.52
0-2Joos Klein catches Richard Davids on the ankles. Joos Klein is shown the yellow card! Richard Davids stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.44
Joos Klein hits a low pass to Adolfo Soler. Adolfo Soler flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Blanc who brings the ball under control. Carlos Blanc shoots from long range. Jason Custovic gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
34.23
Jan Koch knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Kern. Kevin Kern kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Byrne. Robert Byrne lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Davids. Richard Davids knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Davy Beelenkamp reads it well. Excellent save!
36.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Gil plays the ball forward to Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
38.13
Without breaking stride, Julian Gil plays the ball forward to Alfredo Alvarez. Alfredo Alvarez plays a scrappy one-two with Dean Johnson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alfredo Alvarez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
39.33
Kevin Kern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Davids. Richard Davids knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.38
Julien Koch knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaakko Litmanen. Jaakko Litmanen threads a neat ball through to Robert Byrne. Robert Byrne whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Leone. With a superhuman jump, Ottavio Leone connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
0-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The second half starts with Union Las Palmas kicking off!
47.46
With vision, Djamel Klouchi picks a pass forward to Kevin Kern. Kevin Kern sees Ottavio Leone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ottavio Leone tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
48.29
Rigobert Mbamba passes the ball forward to Robert Byrne. Robert Byrne tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
49.05
Adolfo Soler sees a break and surges forward. Adolfo Soler shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.10
Rigobert Mbamba takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Kevin Kern. Kevin Kern flicks a high ball forward to Richard Davids who takes it down. Richard Davids knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Byrne. Robert Byrne shoots from just inside the box but somehow Davy Beelenkamp manages to keep it out.
54.13
Rigobert Mbamba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Leone. Ottavio Leone knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Byrne. Robert Byrne connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Davy Beelenkamp with no chance!! Goal for Numancia!
63.48
Neil Deane clumsily knocks into Robert Byrne. Neil Deane is shown the yellow card! Robert Byrne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.28
Djamel Klouchi makes a simple pass to Jaakko Litmanen. Jaakko Litmanen flicks a high pass forward. Richard Davids collects the pass. Richard Davids edges inside the box! Richard Davids muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.39
Jaakko Litmanen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jaakko Litmanen whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Leone. With a superhuman jump, Ottavio Leone connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
71.37
Joos Klein makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Gil. Julian Gil sees space and advances. Julian Gil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Emerson.
72.47
Julian Gil makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.15
Joos Klein comes in with a late challenge on Ottavio Leone. Joos Klein is warned by the referee! Ottavio Leone stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.39
0-5Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Scott Morton replacing Carlos Blanc .
84.49
Rigobert Mbamba knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Byrne. Robert Byrne tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Davy Beelenkamp!
85.28
Rigobert Mbamba flicks a high pass forward. Robert Byrne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Byrne finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.41
Julian Gil hits a low pass to Alfredo Alvarez. Alfredo Alvarez shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jason Custovic manages to gather it.
90.00
Djamel Klouchi flicks a high pass forward to Jaakko Litmanen who brings the ball under control. Jaakko Litmanen flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Leone collects the pass. Ottavio Leone makes a great pass forward. Richard Davids runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Richard Davids 4, 21, 65 Ottavio Leone 40 Robert Byrne 54 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Davy Beelenkamp (GK)
7
2. Joos Klein (DEF)
6
3. Neil Deane (DEF)
6
4. Alfredo Pirri (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Soler (MID)
6
6. Julian Gil (MID)
6
7. Martin Nieto (MID)
6
8. Patricio Vazquez (MID)
6
9. Alfredo Alvarez (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Blanc (ATT)
6
11. Dean Johnson (ATT)
6
12. Enrique Morales (MID)
0
13. Denny Meeuwis (MID)
0
14. Scott Morton (DEF)
6
1. Jason Custovic (GK)
7
2. Jan Koch (DEF)
6
3. Djamel Klouchi (DEF)
6
4. Julien Koch (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Emerson (DEF)
6
6. Rigobert Mbamba (MID)
8
7. Kevin Kern (MID)
6
8. Jaakko Litmanen (MID)
7
9. Ottavio Leone (ATT)
8
10. Robert Byrne (ATT)
8
11. Richard Davids (ATT)
9
12. Gijs Senden (ATT)
0
13. Dave Dichio (ATT)
0
14. Fernando Mendez (ATT)
0