Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Carlos Tartiere where Real Oviedo play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 19,854 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Oviedo 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 Antonio Pichichi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Oviedo 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 Antonio Pichichi.
0.00
0-0Real Oviedo start the match!
4.16
0-0Patricio José Mari threads a neat ball through to Oscar Munoz. Oscar Munoz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephane Barthez.
6.28
0-0Bjarki Kristmundsson hacks Patricio José Mari from behind! The referee calls over Bjarki Kristmundsson and shows him a yellow card! Patricio José Mari runs off the knock.
15.52
0-0Carlton Ljungberg threads the ball through to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson threads a neat ball through to Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The shot is on target but blocked by Paulo Veloso. That should have been a goal!
22.46
0-0Bjarki Kristmundsson sees Fernando Mario Warmuz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Mario Warmuz lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.09
Carlton Ljungberg takes it forward alone. Carlton Ljungberg runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlton Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.08
0-0Bjarki Kristmundsson laces a through ball forward to Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
30.58
Jose Javier Herrero darts forward. Jose Javier Herrero knocks the ball forward to Andrez Tramezzani. Andrez Tramezzani whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Martin. With a superhuman jump, Juan-Carlos Martin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
32.28
Alejandro Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Andrez Tramezzani. Andrez Tramezzani shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
33.57
Ayumu Ihara passes the ball forward to Regis De Vlieger. Regis De Vlieger chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.04
Adam Howells sees Oscar Munoz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel J. Osmanowski who gathers it comfortably.
44.46
Bjarki Kristmundsson threads the ball through to Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Oviedo appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off the second half!
48.03
Bjarki Kristmundsson makes a probing pass to Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares whips in a cross ball towards Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma makes a deft header. Louis Touzani manages to gather it.
51.51
Bjarki Kristmundsson hits a low pass to Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.28
Regis De Vlieger receives the ball from a throw-in from Bjarki Kristmundsson. Regis De Vlieger flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Louis Touzani manages to gather it.
57.27
Stephane Barthez threads the ball through to Bjarki Kristmundsson. Bjarki Kristmundsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Van Handenhoven controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Kevin Van Handenhoven shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent block by Jose Javier Herrero!
60.16
0-0Deportivo Alaves have made 2 substitutions with Danny Pennant replacing Joao Quaresma and Olivier Kanté replacing Bjarki Kristmundsson .
61.26
Alejandro Moya flicks a high pass forward to Andrez Tramezzani who brings the ball under control. Andrez Tramezzani whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Munoz. Oscar Munoz rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
63.48
With intelligent imagination, Regis De Vlieger plays the ball forward to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paulo Veloso.
66.20
Ayumu Ihara flicks a high pass forward. Olivier Kanté controls it well on his chest. Olivier Kanté makes a simple pass to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
67.38
Paulo Veloso sees Alejandro Moya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Moya takes it forward alone. Alejandro Moya finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Daniel J. Osmanowski!
72.11
Alejandro Moya knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Munoz. Oscar Munoz shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
75.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Olivier Kanté plays the ball forward to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
78.47
1-0Without breaking stride, Hugo Segarra plays the ball forward to Adam Howells. Adam Howells advances with the ball. Adam Howells rushes past Stephane Barthez! Adam Howells muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Adam Howells scores for Real Oviedo!!
83.55
Alejandro Moya passes the ball forward to Oscar Munoz. Oscar Munoz plays a one-two with Juan-Carlos Martin and rushes in on goal... Oscar Munoz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Daniel J. Osmanowski!
90.00
Stephane Barthez barges into Juan-Carlos Martin. Stephane Barthez is shown the yellow card! Juan-Carlos Martin runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
30.3%
44.7%
25%
Scorers
| Adam Howells 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adam Howells of Real Oviedo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Louis Touzani (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jose Javier Herrero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Hugo Segarra (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paulo Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Delgado (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Moya (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Patricio José Mari (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adam Howells (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Andrez Tramezzani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oscar Munoz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Juan-Carlos Martin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ivan Ortega (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Zinedine Zairi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guillermo Marcelino (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel J. Osmanowski (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlton Ljungberg (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jose Fortes Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephane Barthez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Ayumu Ihara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Regis De Vlieger (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Bjarki Kristmundsson (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Kevin Van Handenhoven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexandre Soares (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Joao Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fernando Mario Warmuz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Thierry Eadie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Danny Pennant (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Olivier Kanté (MID) | 6 | |