Match Report


Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Michael DouglasMichael Douglas Computer Player Computer Player
Daniel J. OsmanowskiD. Osmanowski77
G
1
G
66Dietmar BabbelD. Babbel
Damiano PorchiaD. Porchia68
D
2
D
72Yoann SavignyY. Savigny
Julien AdamJ. Adam70
D
3captain
D
71Fernando GaladamesF. Galadames
Stephane BarthezS. Barthez67
D
4
D
69Albert CarmonaA. Carmona
Paolo LodewijksP. Lodewijks68
D
5
M
77Felipe José MariF. José Mari
Regis De VliegerR. De Vlieger84
M
captain6
M
71Tiago FariaT. Faria
Bjarki KristmundssonB. Kristmundsson82
M
7
M
69Amdy CubilierA. Cubilier
Danny PennantD. Pennant77
A
8
M
68Sebastian BreyerS. Breyer
Patrick ShearerP. Shearer72
M
9
A
86Hugo SoaresH. Soares
Joao QuaresmaJ. Quaresma74
A
10
A
65Anton BorchardA. Borchard
Fernando Mario WarmuzF. Warmuz73
A
11
A
62Frederico MolinaF. Molina
 
Jason SmitheJ. Smithe73
A
12
M
68Eugenio LopezE. Lopez
Joao FonsecaJ. Fonseca69
M
13
M
67Sven ThieleS. Thiele
Martin ThielemannM. Thielemann67
D
14
M
67Moritz WilkeM. Wilke

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Racing Ferrol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Farinos.


0.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off!
2.58
Felipe José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Molina collects the pass. Frederico Molina whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Soares. Hugo Soares gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
4.37
Bjarki Kristmundsson threads a neat ball through to Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma plays a scrappy one-two with Patrick Shearer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Joao Quaresma muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Albert Carmona's outstretched leg.
8.53
Stephane Barthez kicks a strong pass forward to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Shearer collects the pass. Patrick Shearer passes the ball forward but Fernando Mario Warmuz is offside!
9.14
Amdy Cubilier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Borchard. Anton Borchard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.14
Deportivo Alaves are in full control of this game.
33.59
Regis De Vlieger flicks a high ball forward to Danny Pennant who takes it down. Danny Pennant skips past Fernando Galadames! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Danny Pennant provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.10
Bjarki Kristmundsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Dietmar Babbel had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
44.43
Sebastian Breyer flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Molina controls it well on his chest. Frederico Molina tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves have changed their lineup with Jason Smithe replacing Fernando Mario Warmuz and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Racing Ferrol appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Racing Ferrol start the second half!
53.33
Bjarki Kristmundsson advances with the ball. Bjarki Kristmundsson lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Danny Pennant!
57.55
Bjarki Kristmundsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Shearer. Patrick Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma beats his man to it with a header. Dietmar Babbel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.21
Deportivo Alaves have made 2 substitutions with Joao Fonseca replacing Regis De Vlieger and Martin Thielemann replacing Julien Adam .
61.26
Amdy Cubilier flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Molina who brings the ball under control. Frederico Molina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Thielemann.
65.31
Bjarki Kristmundsson flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Shearer collects the pass. Patrick Shearer shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
69.57
Bjarki Kristmundsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Dietmar Babbel reads it well. Quality keeping!
72.49
Joao Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Dietmar Babbel manages to gather it.
73.07
Yoann Savigny flicks a high pass forward to Felipe José Mari who brings the ball under control. Felipe José Mari sees a break and surges forward. Felipe José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel J. Osmanowski who gathers it comfortably.
75.30
Bjarki Kristmundsson makes a beautiful solo run. Bjarki Kristmundsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.05
With some swift thinking, Tiago Faria plays the ball forward to Hugo Soares. Hugo Soares whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Molina. Frederico Molina makes a deft header. Daniel J. Osmanowski gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
83.28
Martin Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.22
Bjarki Kristmundsson hits a low pass to Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Shearer. Patrick Shearer flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
89.17
Tiago Faria changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tiago Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo Alaves

Racing Ferrol
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
20%
50%
30%

Scorers
Danny Pennant 34, 53
Joao Quaresma 58

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Pennant of Deportivo Alaves

Match Ratings