Match Report


Albacete BalompieAlbacete Balompie     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ivan DuranI. Duran66
G
1captain
G
61Rafael ButraguenoR. Butragueno
Juan NietoJ. Nieto66
D
2
D
67Gabriel HierroG. Hierro
Nicolas RomeroN. Romero61
D
3
D
61Eduardo PastorE. Pastor
Carlos GutierrezC. Gutierrez60
D
4
D
61Fernando MarinF. Marin
Daniel FerrerD. Ferrer56
D
5
D
57Mark DavanzanteM. Davanzante
Gabriel AlvarezG. Alvarez51
D
6
M
69Adolfo LopezA. Lopez
Claudio FernandezC. Fernandez70
M
captain7
M
65Fernando MendezF. Mendez
Jose Fortes VazquezJ. Vazquez68
M
8
M
57Claudio GainzaC. Gainza
Duncan MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn61
M
9
A
71Rafael MolinaR. Molina
Guillermo RodriguezG. Rodriguez64
A
10
A
63Daniel CaballeroD. Caballero
Albert HierroA. Hierro64
A
11
A
60Paul StrachanP. Strachan
 
Sebastian SanchezS. Sanchez60
M
12
G
56Adolfo GarridoA. Garrido
Oscar WinterO. Winter54
A
13
D
55Antonio CalvoA. Calvo
Antonio MarquitosA. Marquitos52
G
14
A
54Roberto RomeroR. Romero

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 8,755 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Marin.


0.00
Racing Ferrol get the match underway!
4.51
Claudio Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Rodriguez. Guillermo Rodriguez advances inside the box! Guillermo Rodriguez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
6.05
Showing composure, Gabriel Alvarez plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Vazquez. Jose Fortes Vazquez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Fortes Vazquez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Claudio Fernandez. Claudio Fernandez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.58
Duncan Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Hierro. Albert Hierro knocks the ball forward, putting Guillermo Rodriguez through on goal. Guillermo Rodriguez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Butragueno.
11.23
Daniel Ferrer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Gabriel Hierro reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.56
Gabriel Alvarez comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Mendez. Gabriel Alvarez is warned by the referee! Fernando Mendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.42
Adolfo Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Paul Strachan collects the pass. Paul Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Pastor plays the ball forward to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero surges forward with the ball. Daniel Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ivan Duran with no chance!! Goal for Racing Ferrol!
34.36
Mark Davanzante flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Gainza controls it well on his chest. Claudio Gainza makes an attacking run forward. Claudio Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina heads the ball goalwards but Ivan Duran reads it well. Good save!
39.24
Fernando Mendez receives the ball from a throw-in from Claudio Gainza. Fernando Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
40.02
Fernando Marin chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Alvarez.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Ferrol also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albacete Balompie players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Albacete Balompie kick off!
53.05
With a delightful solo run, Adolfo Lopez stretches the opposition's defence. Adolfo Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Ferrer.
54.16
Guillermo Rodriguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Hierro. Albert Hierro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Butragueno who gathers it comfortably.
55.41
Gabriel Hierro clumsily knocks into Albert Hierro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Hierro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.44
Nicolas Romero sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Romero makes a probing pass to Guillermo Rodriguez but he's offside!
65.27
Eduardo Pastor threads a neat ball through to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ivan Duran punches it away to safety.
77.39
Albacete Balompie have made 3 substitutions with Antonio Marquitos replacing Claudio Fernandez, Sebastian Sanchez replacing Albert Hierro and Oscar Winter replacing Guillermo Rodriguez .
78.44
Eduardo Pastor barges into Sebastian Sanchez. Eduardo Pastor is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Sanchez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.41
Juan Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Vazquez collects the pass. Jose Fortes Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Winter. Oscar Winter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Marin.
85.41
Duncan Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Lopez. The referee calls over Duncan Meiklejohn and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Lopez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.16
Adolfo Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Caballero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Ivan Duran.
90.00
Corner kick to Racing Ferrol. Adolfo Lopez chips it out wide. Gabriel Hierro tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Albacete Balompie

Racing Ferrol
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
26%
47.9%
26%

Scorers
Claudio Fernandez 6
Rafael Molina 14
Paul Strachan 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Strachan of Racing Ferrol

Match Ratings