Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 19,685 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Farinos.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Farinos.
0.00
0-0Deportivo Alaves start the match!
3.01
0-0Bjarki Kristmundsson catches Miguel Ibanez on the ankles. Bjarki Kristmundsson is shown the yellow card! Miguel Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.41
0-0Jose Fortes Marin flicks a high pass forward. Bjarki Kristmundsson collects the pass. Bjarki Kristmundsson takes it forward alone. Bjarki Kristmundsson lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant makes a convincing header. Good keeping from Rodolfo Castillo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
10.58
0-0Danny Pennant takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Carlton Ljungberg takes a shot at goal. Brandon Traynor steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
14.13
Frederico Garcia sees Francisco Camacho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Daniel J. Osmanowski. Excellent save.
15.15
Andre Pinto hits a low pass to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson makes a probing pass to Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
21.42
0-0With great vision, Bjarki Kristmundsson plays the ball forward to Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.53
0-0Frederico Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.45
Bjarki Kristmundsson threads a neat ball through to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.53
Stephane Barthez flicks the ball to his team mate, Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson surges forward with the ball. Bjarki Kristmundsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brandon Traynor.
36.28
Carlton Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson plays the ball forward to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares connects with a diving header. Wonderful reactions from Rodolfo Castillo keeps it out!
38.30
0-0Bjarki Kristmundsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares threads the ball through to Danny Pennant but he's offside!
44.36
Regis De Vlieger flicks a high pass forward. Joao Quaresma collects the pass. Joao Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven connects with a diving header. Superb reactions from Rodolfo Castillo. What a save!
45.00
Stephan Gargo threads a neat ball through to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
45.00
Real Valladolid kick off and get the second half underway!
49.23
Bjarki Kristmundsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
54.57
1-0Frederico Garcia sees space and advances. Frederico Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.23
Regis De Vlieger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.23
1-1Deportivo Alaves have made a substitution with Fernando Mario Warmuz replacing Alexandre Soares .
63.58
Eugenio Leon threads a neat ball through to Stephan Gargo. Stephan Gargo passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel J. Osmanowski who gathers it comfortably.
67.18
Andre Pinto flicks a high ball forward to Bjarki Kristmundsson who takes it down. Bjarki Kristmundsson flicks a high pass forward. Joao Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Joao Quaresma tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Rodolfo Castillo manages to keep it out.
69.07
Bjarki Kristmundsson knocks the ball forward to Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Castillo who gathers it comfortably.
71.55
With a delightful solo run, Regis De Vlieger stretches the opposition's defence. Regis De Vlieger knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Rodolfo Castillo. Excellent save.
73.46
Alejandro Soto threads a neat ball through to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes advances inside the box! Pedro Fuentes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Daniel J. Osmanowski is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.29
Stephane Barthez takes it forward alone. Stephane Barthez threads a neat ball through to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Menendez.
79.29
Regis De Vlieger chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Castillo who gathers it comfortably.
81.27
Frederico Garcia passes the ball forward to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel J. Osmanowski who gathers it comfortably.
83.23
Regis De Vlieger flicks a high ball forward to Joao Quaresma who takes it down. Joao Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.33
Brandon Traynor hits a low pass to Stephan Gargo. Stephan Gargo flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Daniel J. Osmanowski manages to gather it effortlessly.
87.53
Carlos Menendez hits a low pass to Frederico Garcia. Frederico Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo but he's offside!
89.50
Carlos Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Ibanez. Miguel Ibanez sees space and advances. Miguel Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
27.8%
43%
29.1%
Scorers
| Pedro Fuentes 55, 73 | Alexandre Soares 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Fuentes of Real Valladolid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rodolfo Castillo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Carlos Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Leon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brandon Traynor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Soto (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Frederico Garcia (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Stephan Gargo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Fuentes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Lorenzo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Camacho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniel Nieto (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Gainza (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Sanchez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel J. Osmanowski (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlton Ljungberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Pinto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephane Barthez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Regis De Vlieger (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Bjarki Kristmundsson (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Danny Pennant (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Van Handenhoven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joao Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alexandre Soares (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Thierry Eadie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo José Mari (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Mario Warmuz (ATT) | 6 | |