Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Real Jaen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Julian  Castillo.


0.00
Real Zaragoza kick off!
2.31
Antonio Leon flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Marques collects the pass. Antonio Marques shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.49
Ricardo Rubio knocks the ball forward to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio passes the ball forward to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques makes a probing pass to Fernando Caminero but he's offside!
15.33
Alfredo Rey chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.58
Norman Wetherall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Kiko.
26.34
Arturo Molina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Saez. Julian Saez hits a low pass to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
27.08
Antonio Leon makes a probing pass to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.19
Nicolas Lopez sees Norman Wetherall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Wetherall flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Lozano who takes it down. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Molowny who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Real Jaen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Jaen players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Real Jaen kicking off!
48.58
Norman Wetherall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.38
Andres Pirri plays the ball forward to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
53.56
Eugenio Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio hits a low pass to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero shoots from 25 yards but Samuele Monaco is on top of it.
54.28
With some swift thinking, Alejandro Medina plays the ball forward to Norman Wetherall. Norman Wetherall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Molowny who gathers it comfortably.
55.56
Jose Rubio plays the ball forward to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Lopez.
59.18
Jakob Dörner knocks the ball forward to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.34
Real Zaragoza appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
60.34
Alfredo Rey passes the ball forward to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.23
Alfredo Rey makes a probing pass to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.10
Jose Rubio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Rubio plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Marques and advances towards the goal... Jose Rubio tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.28
Arturo Molina barges into Rafael Gil. Arturo Molina is warned by the referee! Rafael Gil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.11
Norman Wetherall makes a simple pass to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
21.7%
47.8%
30.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Rubio of Real Zaragoza

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Molowny (GK)
6
2.Ivan Kiko (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Aguilar (DEF)
6
4.Ricardo Rubio (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Leon (MID)
7
6.Jose Rubio (MID)goal scored
9
7.Andres Pirri (MID)
6
8.Jakob Dörner (MID)
6
9.Rafael Gil (ATT)
6
10.Antonio Marques (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Fernando Caminero (ATT)
6
 
12.Fabiano Peruzzi (MID)
0
13.Eugenio Castillo (DEF)
0
14.Pablo Verges (GK)
0

1.Samuele Monaco (GK)
6
2.Alejandro Medina (DEF)
6
3.Arturo Molina (DEF)
6
4.Nicolas Lopez (DEF)
6
5.Sebastian Carmona (DEF)
6
6.Alfredo Rey (MID)
6
7.Norman Wetherall (MID)
7
8.Julian Saez (MID)
6
9.Fernando Castillo (MID)
6
10.Antonio Lozano (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Roberto Vazquez (ATT)
6
 
12.Pablo Moreno (ATT)
0
13.Juan-Carlos Mora (GK)
0
14.Victor Vega (DEF)
0