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Rain falls steadily from above here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Compostela. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio  Gomez.


0.00
Compostela start the match!
4.50
Mauricio Mendez barges into Eugenio Castillo. The referee calls over Mauricio Mendez and warns him to calm down! Eugenio Castillo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.56
Eugenio Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Leon. Antonio Leon makes a probing pass to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero rushes past Aniello Toni! Fernando Caminero tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.22
Gaspar Vieira plays the ball forward to Oswaldo Pavon. Oswaldo Pavon knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Moutinho. With a superhuman jump, Sergio Moutinho connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Aniello Toni laces a through ball forward to Thibault Hutteau. Thibault Hutteau makes a simple pass to Oswaldo Pavon. Oswaldo Pavon makes a pass forward but Sergio Moutinho makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
18.06
Eugenio Cipriani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Mendez. Mauricio Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Pavon. Oswaldo Pavon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
26.01
Eugenio Cipriani runs up as Thibault Hutteau takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Eugenio Cipriani sees Oswaldo Pavon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oswaldo Pavon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.39
Jose Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Caminero collects the pass. Fernando Caminero plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Gil and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Fernando Caminero provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
32.35
Eugenio Aguilar takes it forward alone. Eugenio Aguilar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Caminero and advances towards the goal... Rafael Gil comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The keeper, Albert Ortega, sees it late!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
38.45
Thibault Hutteau sees Sergio Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Moutinho shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Miguel Munoz smothers it!
40.02
Eugenio Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rubio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Rubio makes a probing pass to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.23
Thibault Hutteau makes a probing pass to Oswaldo Pavon. Oswaldo Pavon whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Mendez. Mauricio Mendez flicks the ball with his head. Miguel Munoz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Gaspar Vieira knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Mendez. Mauricio Mendez tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Compostela also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Real Zaragoza kick off!
47.42
Aniello Toni knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Vieira. Gaspar Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Mendez. Mauricio Mendez shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Miguel Munoz!
48.47
Aniello Toni catches Rafael Gil on the ankles. The referee calls over Aniello Toni and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Gil stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.32
Aniello Toni catches Antonio Marques on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Aniello Toni!! Antonio Marques hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.14
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Fabiano Peruzzi replacing Eugenio Flores .
63.05
Thibault Hutteau comes in with a late challenge on Jose Rubio. Thibault Hutteau is shown the yellow card! Jose Rubio runs off the knock.
65.44
Thibault Hutteau flicks a high pass forward to Oswaldo Pavon who brings the ball under control. Oswaldo Pavon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabiano Peruzzi.
66.18
Fabiano Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rubio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Rubio decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.01
Jose Rubio hacks Eugenio Cipriani from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Cipriani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.26
Eugenio Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio passes the ball forward to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.28
Gaspar Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Moutinho. Sergio Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.54
Compostela have made 2 substitutions with Geoffrey Boutoille replacing Oswaldo Pavon and Jose Roman replacing Romero P. Campos .
78.54
Antonio Leon sees Antonio Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Albert Ortega.
80.42
It's a corner kick. Jose Rubio loops the ball in to towards the near post. Albert Ortega scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
81.02
With great vision, Eugenio Cipriani plays the ball forward to Sergio Moutinho. Sergio Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Boutoille. Geoffrey Boutoille makes a looping header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Miguel Munoz keeps it out!
84.46
Jose Roman comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Marques. The referee brings Jose Roman to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Marques runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
31.2%
44.2%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Caminero 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)yellow card
7
7.Andres Pirri (MID)
6
8.Jakob Dörner (MID)
6
9.Rafael Gil (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Antonio Marques (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Fernando Caminero (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Fabiano Peruzzi (MID)
6
13.Rafael Molowny (GK)
0
14.Pablo Verges (GK)
0

1.Albert Ortega (GK)
6
2.Romero P. Campos (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Souness (DEF)
6
4.Aniello Toni (DEF)red card
3
5.Don Gallacher (DEF)
6
6.Gaspar Vieira (MID)
6
7.Thibault Hutteau (MID)yellow card
6
8.Eugenio Cipriani (MID)
6
9.Oswaldo Pavon (ATT)
7
10.Sergio Moutinho (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Mauricio Mendez (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Geoffrey Boutoille (GK)
6
13.Kamal Friio (MID)
0
14.Jose Roman (GK)
5