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 Murcia. A crowd of 18,490 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Cano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Cano.
0.00
0-0Murcia kick off!
6.23
0-0Mauricio Castillo plays the ball forward to Rafael Gomez. Rafael Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Kevin Cleland!
8.46
Adolfo Rodriguez makes a beautiful solo run. Adolfo Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Cesar Andrade. Excellent save.
9.27
0-0Adolfo Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Herve Candela. Herve Candela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Aguilar.
12.30
0-0Kees Nieuwenburg passes the ball forward to Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez makes a probing pass to Rafael Gomez but he's offside!
14.18
Mauricio Castillo plays the ball forward to Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Marasco.
16.54
Kees Nieuwenburg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Rey.
22.02
0-0Herve Candela barges into Eduardo Aguilar. The referee calls over Herve Candela and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Aguilar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.36
Claudio Gil plays the ball forward to Wayne Moore. Wayne Moore flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Gomez who brings the ball under control. Rafael Gomez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Marasco.
27.19
0-0Adolfo Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Flores. Willem Kanu barges into Jose Javier Flores. Penalty not given!!
28.50
0-0Kees Nieuwenburg changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kees Nieuwenburg whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Gomez. Rafael Gomez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
32.26
Nicolas Moreno makes a probing pass to Adolfo Rodriguez. With a delightful solo run, Adolfo Rodriguez stretches the opposition's defence. Adolfo Rodriguez runs straight at the defence! Adolfo Rodriguez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Cesar Andrade effortlessly smothers it!
33.51
Tomas Marasco kicks a strong pass forward to Patrice Lièvre. Patrice Lièvre flicks a high pass forward. Herve Candela controls it well on his chest. Herve Candela skips past Willem Kanu! Herve Candela looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Good keeping from Cesar Andrade as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
35.11
0-0Victor Rodriquez takes a quick corner, playing it short to Nicolas Moreno. Nicolas Moreno heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Juan Jimenez jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
36.18
1-0Eduardo Aguilar flicks a high pass forward to Kees Nieuwenburg who brings the ball under control. Kees Nieuwenburg knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Juan Jimenez!
39.54
Willem Kanu threads a neat ball through to Kees Nieuwenburg. Kees Nieuwenburg flicks a high pass forward. Juan Jimenez collects the pass. Juan Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Gomez. Rafael Gomez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Cleland.
41.43
1-0It's a corner kick. Roberto Romero kicks a low ball out wide. Tomas Marasco reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.14
Patrice Lièvre threads a neat ball through to Herve Candela. Herve Candela shoots from 25 yards but somehow Cesar Andrade manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD appear unchanged since the first half. Murcia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Murcia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Extremadura UD start the second half!
47.57
Adolfo Rodriguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Herve Candela. Herve Candela whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Herve Candela!
51.37
Without breaking stride, Adolfo Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Frederico Cortes is offside!
57.25
Kees Nieuwenburg knocks the ball forward to Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
59.21
Patrice Lièvre takes a long throw-in. Brian Charles makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Aguilar.
60.21
1-1Brian Charles flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Cortes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Cortes rushes past Willem Kanu! Frederico Cortes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Eduardo Aguilar.
61.50
It's a corner kick which Victor Rodriquez takes quickly, playing the ball short to Herve Candela. Herve Candela flicks the ball on with his first touch. Cesar Andrade punches the ball out of the danger area!
63.35
Roberto Romero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland plays a scrappy one-two with Juan Jimenez and advances towards the goal... Ruud Kortland strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
65.17
Roberto Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Gomez. Rafael Gomez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kevin Cleland with no chance!! Goal for Extremadura UD!
79.25
Juan Jimenez comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Rey. Juan Jimenez is warned by the referee! Adolfo Rey runs off the knock.
83.34
Mauricio Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Juan Jimenez controls it well on his chest. Juan Jimenez shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.30
2-1Rafael Gomez barges into Nicolas Moreno. The referee warns Rafael Gomez to calm down! Nicolas Moreno carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
25.7%
44.3%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Herve Candela of Murcia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cesar Andrade (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Willem Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claudio Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Aguilar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mauricio Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Romero (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kees Nieuwenburg (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Wayne Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Jimenez (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ruud Kortland (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rafael Gomez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Roberto Verges (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Patricio Marin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Greig (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Cleland (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomas Marasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adolfo Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Victor Rodriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Charles (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adolfo Rodriguez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Patrice Lièvre (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Javier Flores (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Herve Candela (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Frederico Cortes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Victor Gento (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Busse (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Montero (GK) | 0 | |