Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Salamanca. A crowd of 9,536 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Zaragoza and Salamanca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto De Sole.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Zaragoza and Salamanca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto De Sole.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Salamanca kicking off!
3.05
0-0Rodolfo Caminero chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Butragueno. Jose Fortes Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Zubizarreta. Francisco Zubizarreta makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.41
0-0Francisco Zubizarreta hacks Edmundo Moreno from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edmundo Moreno carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.23
0-0Olaf Wijker flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Garcia who brings the ball under control. Rafael Garcia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.07
0-0Elena Verges hacks Olaf Wijker from behind! Elena Verges is warned by the referee! Olaf Wijker runs off the knock.
8.07
0-0Free kick to Real Zaragoza just outside the area...
9.37
Rafael Garcia calmly steps up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
10.56
0-0Felipe Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Kew Huiberts easily gets down and covers it.
14.25
Elena Verges threads a neat ball through to Quim Veloso. Quim Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Butragueno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Fortes Butragueno knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Rodriquez. Andres Rodriquez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
16.45
Alfredo Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Romero. Felipe Romero flicks a high pass forward. Albert Guerrero controls it well on his chest. Albert Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.23
Rodolfo Caminero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Caminero rushes past Alfredo Gento! Rodolfo Caminero takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
21.41
Felipe Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Garcia. Rafael Garcia edges inside the box! Rafael Garcia rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Kew Huiberts comfortably smothers it!
24.48
0-1Quim Veloso makes a strong solo run forward. Quim Veloso knocks the ball forward to Francisco Zubizarreta. Francisco Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Butragueno. Jose Fortes Butragueno gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.38
Rodolfo Caminero passes the ball forward to Hugo Del Sol. Hugo Del Sol knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Caminero. Rodolfo Caminero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Guillermo Ibanez reads it well. Nice keeping!
32.22
Alfredo Gento surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Gento shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
34.35
Edmundo Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Kew Huiberts comfortably smothers it!
36.17
Michael Jemmali threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Caminero. Rodolfo Caminero makes a beautiful solo run. Rodolfo Caminero shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.46
Elena Verges threads a neat ball through to Hugo Del Sol. Hugo Del Sol runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hugo Del Sol deftly passes the ball to Francisco Zubizarreta, releasing him through on goal. Francisco Zubizarreta side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
42.54
Rodolfo Caminero hits it upfield. Francisco Zubizarreta deftly passes the ball to Andres Rodriquez, releasing him through on goal. Andres Rodriquez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Salamanca!
45.00
Hugo Del Sol knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Salamanca have changed their lineup with Martin Cabrera replacing Elena Verges and Jose Javier Campos replacing Jose Fortes Butragueno. The Real Zaragoza players seem much more motivated whilst the Salamanca players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Real Zaragoza kicking off!
51.25
Showing composure, Michael Jemmali plays the ball forward to Michele Mangone. Michele Mangone threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Gento.
57.03
Michael Jemmali hacks Guillermo Cortes from behind! The referee brings Michael Jemmali to one side and gives him a warning! Guillermo Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.30
Martin Cabrera passes the ball forward to Michael Jemmali. Michael Jemmali hits a low pass to Andres Rodriquez. Andres Rodriquez makes a defence splitting pass to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Guillermo Ibanez reads it well. Excellent save!
60.37
0-2Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Francisco Merino replacing Guillermo Cortes .Salamanca have made a substitution with Jean-Jacques Rodrigues replacing Michele Mangone .
63.14
Rodolfo Caminero catches Pablo Moreno on the ankles. The referee calls over Rodolfo Caminero and warns him to calm down! Pablo Moreno grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.52
Hugo Del Sol catches Felipe Romero on the ankles. Hugo Del Sol is shown the yellow card! Felipe Romero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.11
Edmundo Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano sees Albert Guerrero just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Albert Guerrero tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
78.24
Albert Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Martin Cabrera. The referee calls over Albert Guerrero and warns him to calm down! Martin Cabrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.04
Edmundo Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano cuts inside the box! Mauricio Serrano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Kew Huiberts!
83.14
Francisco Merino flicks a high ball forward to Felipe Romero who takes it down. Felipe Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kew Huiberts who gathers it comfortably.
87.22
Alberto Gento threads the ball through to Francisco Zubizarreta. Francisco Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Campos. With a superhuman jump, Jose Javier Campos 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!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
27.4%
43.8%
28.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andres Rodriquez of Salamanca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Guillermo Ibanez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Felipe Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guillermo Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Gento (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Olaf Wijker (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edmundo Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pablo Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Felipe Romero (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mauricio Serrano (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Albert Guerrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Merino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mervin Milburn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Ramos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kew Huiberts (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Quim Veloso (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Michael Jemmali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Elena Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andres Rodriquez (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Hugo Del Sol (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Rodolfo Caminero (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Michele Mangone (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Fortes Butragueno (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Zubizarreta (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Martin Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jean-Jacques Rodrigues (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jose Javier Campos (DEF) | | 8 |