Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Union Las Palmas in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin  Marquez.


0.00
Extremadura UD kick off and get the first half underway!
6.32
Ernesto Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual plays a one-two with Leonardo Hierro and rushes in on goal... Claudio Pascual shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Martin Garcia.
8.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Ramos picks a pass forward to Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson plays a scrappy one-two with Samir Schell and advances towards the goal... Matt Davidson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
9.25
Claudio Pascual hacks Seyni Bugnet from behind! The referee brings Claudio Pascual to one side and gives him a warning! Seyni Bugnet runs off the knock.
12.42
Seyni Bugnet flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Marquez collects the pass. Fernando Marquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Mora. Ernesto Mora knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Schell. Samir Schell knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Fortes Sanz with no chance!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
18.07
Seyni Bugnet knocks the ball forward to John Johnstone. John Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Schell. Samir Schell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.02
Miguel Hidalgo advances with the ball. Miguel Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.41
Gregorio Aguilar hits a low pass to Leon Buchwald. Leon Buchwald makes a simple pass to Samir Schell. Samir Schell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.53
Youl Moracchini chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.39
Miguel Hidalgo knocks the ball forward to Dado Camara. Dado Camara controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Extremadura UD are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
34.09
Rafael Monteiro makes a probing pass to Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.47
Miguel Hidalgo threads a neat ball through to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual plays a scrappy one-two with Leonardo Hierro and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Claudio Pascual provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.05
Ernesto Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward to Dado Camara who brings the ball under control. Dado Camara plays a scrappy one-two with Claudio Pascual and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dado Camara cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Dado Camara scores for Extremadura UD!!
44.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Gregorio Aguilar plays the ball forward to Fernando Marquez. Fernando Marquez sees space and advances. Fernando Marquez shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off and get the second half underway!
47.47
Leonardo Hierro catches Seyni Bugnet on the ankles. The referee warns Leonardo Hierro to calm down! Seyni Bugnet runs off the knock.
48.53
Leonardo Hierro hacks Seyni Bugnet from behind! The referee calls over Leonardo Hierro again and warns him to calm down! Seyni Bugnet gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.45
Seyni Bugnet makes a strong solo run forward. Seyni Bugnet sees Samir Schell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Schell plays a one-two with Ernesto Mora and advances towards the goal... Samir Schell rockets a shot on goal. Jose Fortes Sanz gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
51.09
Rafael Monteiro darts forward. Rafael Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Verges. Romero P. Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seyni Bugnet.
60.28
Union Las Palmas have made 3 substitutions with Hannes Ritzinger replacing Gregorio Aguilar, Enrique Hernandez replacing Fernando Marquez and Ricardo Alonso replacing Matt Davidson .
63.43
Rafael Monteiro pushes up the pitch. Rafael Monteiro threads the ball through to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Romero P. Verges is offside!
65.38
Jose Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Hidalgo. Miguel Hidalgo passes the ball forward to Romero P. Verges. Romero P. Verges puts a great ball through. Leonardo Hierro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.14
Miguel Hidalgo threads a neat ball through to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual plays a scrappy one-two with Leonardo Hierro and advances towards the goal... Claudio Pascual strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Jose Torres manages to keep it out.
69.13
Miguel Hidalgo decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Verges. Romero P. Verges knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
78.24
Martin Garcia decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Garcia knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Schell. Samir Schell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.43
Leon Buchwald threads the ball through to Samir Schell. Samir Schell plays a scrappy one-two with Ricardo Alonso and stumbles forward towards the goal... Samir Schell tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Jose Fortes Sanz.
85.12
Eugenio Ramos takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Samir Schell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
89.13
Enrique Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Samir Schell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Schell lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Alonso. Ricardo Alonso directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
22.2%
41.7%
36.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samir Schell of Union Las Palmas

Match Ratings