Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 8,679 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Ruiz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Ruiz.
0.00
0-0Albacete Balompie kick off and get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Juan-Carlos Cruz hacks Oscar Perez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Perez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.42
0-0Alberto Ferrer picks a pass forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos whips in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.14
0-0Andres Marin sees a break and surges forward. Andres Marin threads a neat ball through to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Adolfo Reyes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
14.24
0-1Alfredo Vazquez makes a probing pass to Diogo Valente. Diogo Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Hutchison. Scott Hutchison connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daniel Blanco with no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
18.49
0-1Andres Marin clumsily knocks into Alex McCoist. Andres Marin is shown the yellow card! Alex McCoist runs off the knock.
27.26
0-1Showing composure, Alberto Ferrer plays the ball forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.57
Alberto Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.28
Andres Helguera threads the ball through to Oscar Perez. Oscar Perez knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.10
Luis Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.23
Diogo Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Hutchison. Scott Hutchison shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albacete Balompie players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off the second half!
47.54
With vision, Alberto Ferrer plays the ball forward to Scott Hutchison. Scott Hutchison shoots from 25 yards but somehow Daniel Blanco manages to keep it out.
51.45
Miguel Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Molowny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Molowny controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
53.33
Alberto Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Perez. The referee calls over Alberto Ferrer and shows him a yellow card! Oscar Perez is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
60.28
Luis Gento hits a low pass to Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Adolfo Reyes.
61.43
0-1Miguel Munoz takes a quick corner, playing it short to Andres Marin. Andres Marin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
63.11
0-1Miguel Munoz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny passes the ball forward but Gregorio Fuentes is offside!
65.22
Oscar Perez plays the ball forward to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.21
David Castro flicks a high pass forward. Luis Gento controls it well on his chest. Luis Gento chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Adolfo Reyes manages to keep it out.
67.28
Under pressure, Generoso De Icco clears the ball far upfield. Fernando Santos edges inside the box! Fernando Santos shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
69.58
0-1Generoso De Icco catches Daniel Marcos on the ankles. The referee brings Generoso De Icco to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Marcos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.17
Oscar Perez makes a simple pass to Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
81.50
Juan-Carlos Cruz sees space and advances. Juan-Carlos Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.03
Oscar Perez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oscar Perez whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes makes a looping header on goal. The keeper, Adolfo Reyes, sees it late!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
26%
45.2%
28.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gregorio Fuentes of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel Blanco (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Aniello Pecorari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andres Marin (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Andres Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Marcos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luis Gento (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oscar Perez (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Miguel Munoz (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gregorio Fuentes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Enrique Molowny (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aron Redeker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan-Carlos Ferrer (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Van Der Meyde (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adolfo Reyes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Carlos Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Generoso De Icco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Rodriquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Ferrer (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Cruz (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Diogo Valente (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Hutchison (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Fernando Santos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alex McCoist (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Ferrer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oscar Carcedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Moritz Ouindi (DEF) | 0 | |