Match Report


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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to Real Valladolid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both CD Badajoz and Real Valladolid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco  Leon.


0.00
Real Valladolid start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.17
Carlos Menendez threads a neat ball through to Miguel Ibanez. Miguel Ibanez makes a simple pass to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.07
With some swift thinking, Brandon Traynor plays the ball forward to Miguel Ibanez. Miguel Ibanez makes a simple pass to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.09
Nicolas Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Gomez. Felipe Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Cosmin Houtman collects the pass. Cosmin Houtman lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega beats his man to it with a header. Rodolfo Castillo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.06
Adolfo Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Menendez.
22.24
Daniel Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Zubizarreta. Carlos Zubizarreta chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Cruz.
24.20
Carlos Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Ibanez collects the pass. Miguel Ibanez makes a simple pass to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
27.46
Felipe Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Rodolfo Castillo!
32.41
Felipe Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Houtman. Cosmin Houtman lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
33.16
Fernando Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Arturo Pardo. Fernando Cruz is given a warning by the referee! Arturo Pardo stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.54
Alejandro Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Campos.
38.50
Gregorio Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Peiro. Frederico Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Cosmin Houtman. Cosmin Houtman 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!
39.39
Alejandro Soto flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.19
Hugo Rodriquez comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Zubizarreta. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Zubizarreta stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.32
Felipe Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Cosmin Houtman controls it well on his chest. Cosmin Houtman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Menendez.
44.31
Brandon Traynor advances with the ball. With vision, Brandon Traynor picks a pass forward to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Nelson Shew A Tjon!
45.00
Carlos Zubizarreta flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Fuentes who takes it down. Pedro Fuentes shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Nelson Shew A Tjon.
45.00
Carlos Zubizarreta takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Fernando Cruz reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Badajoz appear unchanged since the first half. Real Valladolid have changed their lineup with Victor Blanco replacing Brandon Traynor. The CD Badajoz players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
CD Badajoz start the second half!
55.18
Hugo Rodriquez hacks Carlos Zubizarreta from behind! The referee warns Hugo Rodriquez to calm down! Carlos Zubizarreta runs off the knock.
60.27
CD Badajoz have made 2 substitutions with Edward Salako replacing Gregorio Campos and Enrique Bravo replacing Cosmin Houtman and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Real Valladolid have made a substitution with Jose Gainza replacing Miguel Ibanez .
61.30
Nicolas Romero passes the ball forward to Felipe Gomez. Felipe Gomez hits a low pass to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Menendez.
63.07
Carlos Zubizarreta threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
66.40
Frederico Peiro brings the ball forward. Frederico Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.55
Fernando Cruz barges into Pedro Fuentes. The referee calls over Fernando Cruz again and warns him to calm down! Pedro Fuentes runs off the knock.
73.09
Victor Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto makes a simple pass to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.26
Felipe Gomez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Menendez.
83.23
Alejandro Soto changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alejandro Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
89.50
Stephan Gargo advances with the ball. Stephan Gargo whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
28.4%
47.3%
24.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Fuentes of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings