Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 20,506 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin  Marquez.


0.00
Extremadura UD kick off!
10.06
Jakob Dörner laces a weighted ball forward to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques plays a quick one-two with Rafael Gil and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Antonio Marques provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jose Fortes Sanz!
12.05
Eugenio Flores threads a neat ball through to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil skips past Antonio Faria! Rafael Gil muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.37
Sebastian Hanke threads the ball through to Ernesto Rodriguez. Ernesto Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Dado Camara who takes it down. Dado Camara shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
18.39
Rafael Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Miguel Hidalgo. Miguel Hidalgo threads a neat ball through to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual skips past Eugenio Flores! Claudio Pascual comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Good keeping from Miguel Munoz as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
19.19
Miguel Hidalgo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Miguel Munoz scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
20.28
Antonio Faria sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Faria knocks the ball forward to Dado Camara. Dado Camara plays a one-two with Leonardo Hierro and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dado Camara provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Miguel Munoz with no chance!! Goal for Extremadura UD!
26.22
Miguel Hidalgo catches Jakob Dörner on the ankles. Miguel Hidalgo is shown the yellow card! Jakob Dörner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.51
Ernesto Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward to Dado Camara who brings the ball under control. Dado Camara knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro directs the ball goalwards with his head. Eugenio Castillo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
34.53
Jose Rubio passes the ball forward to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Fortes Sanz with no chance!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
38.32
Andres Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil shoots from outside the area. The keeper, Jose Fortes Sanz, sees it late!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD have changed their lineup with Romero P. Verges replacing Dado Camara. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza kick off!
49.03
Eugenio Aguilar sees Andres Pirri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Pirri makes a probing pass to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.02
Youl Moracchini passes the ball forward to Romero P. Verges. Romero P. Verges rushes past Eugenio Flores! Some good footwork from Romero P. Verges provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Miguel Munoz smothers it!
59.26
Eugenio Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rubio collects the pass. Jose Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
60.24
Real Zaragoza have made 2 substitutions with Rafael Molowny replacing Antonio Leon and Pablo Verges replacing Rafael Gil and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
71.49
Rafael Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Rodriguez. Ernesto Rodriguez hits a low pass to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual advances inside the box! Claudio Pascual shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.49
Youl Moracchini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual plays a quick one-two with Leonardo Hierro and rushes in on goal... Claudio Pascual strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
78.25
Miguel Hidalgo comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Dörner. Miguel Hidalgo is given a warning by the referee! Jakob Dörner runs off the knock.
83.32
Antonio Faria makes a simple pass to Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Verges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romero P. Verges skips past Eugenio Flores! Romero P. Verges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Eugenio Flores.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
32.9%
46.6%
20.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Gil of Real Zaragoza

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