Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Deportivo Alaves. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Farinos.


0.00
Extremadura UD start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.55
Bjarki Kristmundsson kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
8.51
Youl Moracchini makes a simple pass to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.11
Jose Fortes Marin threads the ball through to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bjarki Kristmundsson knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.48
Jose Blanco threads the ball through to Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pascual holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Pascual shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.24
Patrick Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.01
Carlton Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Boumnijel controls it well on his chest. Teddy Boumnijel threads a neat ball through to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Monteiro.
27.39
Yassine Bezzai makes a beautiful solo run. Yassine Bezzai knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.46
Patrick Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Faria.
33.23
Bjarki Kristmundsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
34.12
Martin Thielemann flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Boumnijel who takes it down. Teddy Boumnijel runs straight at the opposition's defence. Teddy Boumnijel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Monteiro.
40.22
Jose Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini flicks a high pass forward. Dado Camara controls it well on his chest. Dado Camara whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.28
Youl Moracchini sees Claudio Pascual in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Pascual makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Dado Camara. Dado Camara takes a shot at goal but Gerard Garcia reads it well. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD have changed their lineup with Leonardo Hierro replacing Dietmar Jung. Deportivo Alaves appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation.

45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the second half underway!
53.10
Bjarki Kristmundsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Monteiro.
54.58
Jose Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Rodriguez controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pascual collects the pass. Claudio Pascual shoots from outside the area but somehow Gerard Garcia manages to keep it out.
57.28
Bjarki Kristmundsson knocks the ball forward to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Monteiro.
59.02
Bjarki Kristmundsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.07
Deportivo Alaves have made 2 substitutions with Julien Adam replacing Martin Thielemann and Jurgen Van Eijk replacing Jose Fortes Marin .
61.09
Miguel Hidalgo sees Dado Camara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dado Camara knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Leonardo Hierro scores for Extremadura UD!!
63.09
Deportivo Alaves have made a substitution with Danny Pennant replacing Kevin Van Handenhoven .
72.48
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
75.15
Julien Adam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regis De Vlieger. Regis De Vlieger changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Regis De Vlieger lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.18
Jurgen Van Eijk clumsily knocks into Dado Camara. The referee brings Jurgen Van Eijk to one side and gives him a warning! Dado Camara stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.49
Patrick Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
31.2%
45%
23.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bjarki Kristmundsson of Deportivo Alaves