Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 8,446 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Cano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Cano.
0.00
0-0Deportivo Alaves start the match!
6.23
0-0Callum Naysmith makes a probing pass to Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
8.33
0-0Albert Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Rafael Garcia. Rafael Garcia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Naysmith.
10.24
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Aaron Kasper laces a weighted ball forward to Miguel Pena. With vision, Miguel Pena picks a pass forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith plays a quick one-two with Andres Segarra and rushes in on goal... Callum Naysmith shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
14.48
Jose Javier Soto chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra threads a neat ball through to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith plays a scrappy one-two with Andres Segarra and stumbles forward towards the goal... Callum Naysmith rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.42
0-0Showing composure, Miguel Pena plays the ball forward to Graziano Sussi. Graziano Sussi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Naysmith but he's offside!
22.46
0-0Aaron Kasper receives the ball from a throw-in from Callum Naysmith. Aaron Kasper chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Pena and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alfredo Gento clumsily knocks into Gavin Mcinnes. Penalty for Deportivo Alaves!!
22.46
0-0The referee points to the spot..
23.07
0-1Eugenio José Mari steps up. What a cracker!! Guillermo Ibanez had no chance!!
24.40
Pablo Moreno makes a probing pass to Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Garcia controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Rafael Garcia provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.31
Miguel Pena flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio José Mari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio José Mari shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
32.19
Graziano Sussi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Naysmith but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.47
Jose Javier Soto makes a simple pass to Graziano Sussi. Graziano Sussi makes a probing pass to Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gavin Mcinnes is offside!
34.17
1-1Nicolas Prieto sees Andres Segarra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Segarra makes a simple pass to Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Naysmith. Edmundo Moreno catches Callum Naysmith on the ankles. Callum Naysmith appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
36.40
1-1Pablo Moreno catches Graziano Sussi on the ankles. Pablo Moreno is warned by the referee! Graziano Sussi stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.06
Callum Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Hernandez. The referee calls over Callum Naysmith and warns him to calm down! Felipe Hernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.54
Felipe Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Moreno. Edmundo Moreno knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Romero P. Kiko gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
40.51
Graziano Sussi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Graziano Sussi. Guillermo Cortes hacks Graziano Sussi from behind! Penalty for Deportivo Alaves!!
40.51
The referee points to the spot..
42.31
Eugenio José Mari calmly steps up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
44.33
Miguel Pena hits a low pass to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza kick off!
51.38
Graziano Sussi passes the ball forward to Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Pena. Miguel Pena jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.02
1-2Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Francisco Merino replacing Guillermo Cortes .
61.10
Under pressure, Callum Naysmith clears the ball far upfield. Andres Segarra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Pena but he's offside!
65.19
Edmundo Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero runs straight at the defence! Albert Guerrero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Albert Guerrero!
69.53
2-2Edmundo Zamora catches Mauricio Serrano on the ankles. Edmundo Zamora is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Serrano stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.23
Miguel Pena sees space and advances. Miguel Pena shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
78.35
Pablo Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Albert Guerrero controls it well on his chest. Albert Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.46
3-2Deportivo Alaves are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
83.17
Alfredo Gento brings the ball forward. Alfredo Gento flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Garcia. Rafael Garcia puts a great ball through. Albert Guerrero runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.27
Francisco Merino takes it forward alone. Showing composure, Francisco Merino plays the ball forward to Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
With vision, Felipe Romero plays the ball forward to Rafael Garcia. Rafael Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Romero P. Kiko. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
4
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
27.8%
48.1%
24.1%
Scorers
| Rafael Garcia 24 Albert Guerrero 65 Mauricio Serrano 78 | Eugenio José Mari 23 (p) Miguel Pena 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albert Guerrero of Real Zaragoza |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Guillermo Ibanez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Felipe Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guillermo Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Olaf Wijker (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edmundo Moreno (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pablo Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Felipe Romero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mauricio Serrano (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Albert Guerrero (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Rafael Garcia (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Francisco Merino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mervin Milburn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Ramos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Romero P. Kiko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Prieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Javier Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aaron Kasper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edmundo Zamora (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Miguel Pena (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Graziano Sussi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Callum Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andres Segarra (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Eugenio José Mari (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Gavin Mcinnes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Roberto Flores (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mauricio Lorenzo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan Castillo (MID) | 0 | |