Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Fortes Sanchez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Fortes Sanchez.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off and get the match underway!
4.39
0-0Hamed Petereyns flicks a high pass forward. Luis Crespo comfortably collects the pass. Luis Crespo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alpay Kayis.
6.43
0-0Hamed Petereyns threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido cuts inside the box! Alejandro Garrido makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.38
0-0Sebastien Blanc sees a break and surges forward. Sebastien Blanc whips in a cross ball towards Augustine Enyinnaya. Augustine Enyinnaya powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
10.50
Sebastien Blanc chips the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gascoigne. Jonathan Gascoigne beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
14.06
Youri Shoukov pushes up the pitch. Youri Shoukov knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gascoigne. Jonathan Gascoigne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Middleton.
16.06
Sebastien Blanc chips the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski plays a scrappy one-two with Jonathan Gascoigne and advances towards the goal... Tomasz Kozminski shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Luis Soto smothers it!
18.58
Claudio Castillo takes it forward alone. Claudio Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.25
Alpay Kayis flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Del Sol who brings the ball under control. Roberto Del Sol passes the ball forward to Jonathan Gascoigne. Jonathan Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Luis Soto. Excellent save.
26.08
1-0Gregorio Medina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastien Blanc. With a delightful solo run, Sebastien Blanc stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastien Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gascoigne. Jonathan Gascoigne whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
30.35
Sebastien Blanc controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Augustine Enyinnaya. Augustine Enyinnaya rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Luis Soto manages to gather it comfortably.
34.41
Without breaking stride, Oscar Romero plays the ball forward to Sebastien Blanc. Sebastien Blanc flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gascoigne. Jonathan Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Augustine Enyinnaya. Augustine Enyinnaya connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
38.22
1-0Oscar Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastien Blanc. Sebastien Blanc flicks the ball to his team mate, Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gascoigne. Jonathan Gascoigne makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Anthony Middleton.
39.36
1-0Sebastien Blanc takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Anthony Middleton reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
40.13
1-0Gregorio Medina catches Luis Crespo on the ankles. Gregorio Medina is given a warning by the referee! Luis Crespo stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.50
Claudio Castillo sees Jason Nicholls in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Jaakko Gadd. Excellent save.
44.17
Oscar Romero threads a neat ball through to Sebastien Blanc. Sebastien Blanc decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastien Blanc whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barcelona players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Real Zaragoza kicking off!
48.06
Sebastien Blanc passes the ball forward to Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa whips in a cross ball towards Augustine Enyinnaya. Augustine Enyinnaya heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Luis Soto.
53.19
Oscar Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastien Blanc. With vision, Sebastien Blanc plays the ball forward to Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa whips in a cross ball towards Augustine Enyinnaya. Augustine Enyinnaya rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Luis Soto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.48
Hamed Petereyns makes a simple pass to Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.33
Alpay Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Del Sol holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Del Sol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa knocks in a cross ball towards Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
66.03
4-0Alpay Kayis hacks Alejandro Garrido from behind! The referee calls over Alpay Kayis and shows him a yellow card! Alejandro Garrido runs off the knock.
69.33
Sebastien Blanc kicks a strong pass forward to Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Marquez.
71.08
Luis Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
75.52
Roberto Del Sol makes a probing pass to Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gascoigne. Jonathan Gascoigne connects with a diving header. Luis Soto easily picks it out of the air!
77.01
Oscar Romero flicks a high pass forward. Sebastien Blanc controls it well on his chest. Sebastien Blanc threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Gascoigne. Jonathan Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
78.44
Alpay Kayis threads a neat ball through to Roberto Del Sol. Roberto Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Gascoigne collects the pass. Jonathan Gascoigne plays a quick one-two with Horacio Sosa and rushes in on goal... Jonathan Gascoigne strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Luis Soto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.39
Luis Morales takes it forward alone. Luis Morales tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Jaakko Gadd. What a great pair of hands!
85.50
Alpay Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Sebastien Blanc holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Sebastien Blanc stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastien Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
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
| Jonathan Gascoigne 26, 78 Tomasz Kozminski 44, 63, 85 Augustine Enyinnaya 53 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sebastien Blanc of Real Zaragoza |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jaakko Gadd (GK)
6
2. Gregorio Medina (DEF)
6
3. Alpay Kayis (DEF)
6
4. Oscar Romero (DEF)
6
5. Youri Shoukov (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Del Sol (MID)
6
7. Sebastien Blanc (MID)
9
8. Tomasz Kozminski (ATT)
9
9. Jonathan Gascoigne (ATT)
8
10. Augustine Enyinnaya (ATT)
7
11. Horacio Sosa (ATT)
7
12. Eduardo Baez (ATT)
0
13. Anders Olesen (MID)
0
14. Sebastian Gil (MID)
0
1. Luis Soto (GK)
7
2. Martin Marquez (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Soler (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Middleton (DEF)
6
5. Frederico Torres (MID)
6
6. Hamed Petereyns (MID)
6
7. Claudio Castillo (MID)
6
8. Luis Morales (MID)
6
9. Luis Crespo (ATT)
6
10. Jason Nicholls (ATT)
6
11. Alejandro Garrido (ATT)
6
12. Jose Marquitos (DEF)
0
13. Duarte Monteiro (MID)
0
14. Fernando Calvo (GK)
0