Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Camp dEsports where Lleida play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 17,520 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lleida are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.


0.00
Albacete Balompie kick off and get the match underway!
3.21
Showing composure, Edmundo Carrasco plays the ball forward to Albert Morales. Albert Morales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Inglis.
4.34
Korey Gruenebaum threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abel Barros.
9.11
Marc-Vivien Benyachou clumsily knocks into Sebastian Cabrera. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Cabrera gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.12
From the throw-in, Eugenio Roman picks out Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.29
Sebastian Cabrera flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Rubio who takes it down. Adolfo Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.53
Eugenio Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.05
Ricardo Martinez makes a simple pass to Adolfo Rubio. Adolfo Rubio sees Sebastian Cabrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Collins but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.55
Andres Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Lee Henry!
30.23
Ricardo Martinez comes in with a late challenge on Marc-Vivien Benyachou. The referee warns Ricardo Martinez to calm down! Marc-Vivien Benyachou hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.01
Chris Griffin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Morales. Albert Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.43
Eugenio Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abel Barros.
34.28
Brian Powell flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Gutierrez who takes it down. Ricardo Gutierrez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pedro Ferrer is offside!
44.06
Brian Powell hits a low pass to Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lee Henry who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Victor Santos flicks a high ball forward to Andres Hierro who takes it down. Andres Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ferrer controls it well on his chest. Pedro Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lee Henry who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lleida appear unchanged since the first half. Albacete Balompie have changed their lineup with Nigel Harley replacing Victor Santos. The Albacete Balompie players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Lleida kick off the second half!
47.50
Adolfo Rubio makes an attacking run forward. Adolfo Rubio shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
48.29
Nigel Harley hacks Albert Morales from behind! The referee brings Nigel Harley to one side and gives him a warning! Albert Morales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.51
Andres Hierro catches Adolfo Rubio on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Rubio stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.25
Marc-Vivien Benyachou passes the ball forward to Brian Powell. Brian Powell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
59.15
Andres Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Marc-Vivien Benyachou. Marc-Vivien Benyachou directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marc-Vivien Benyachou!
61.15
Albacete Balompie have made a substitution with Dan Degn replacing Andres Hierro .
63.17
Eugenio Roman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Korey Gruenebaum. Korey Gruenebaum controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dan Degn. Dan Degn lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
65.04
Nigel Harley hits a low pass to Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lee Henry who gathers it comfortably.
66.48
Dan Degn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Powell. Brian Powell shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Lee Henry manages to gather it easily.
67.42
Nigel Harley flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Roman controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Roman flicks a high pass forward. Marc-Vivien Benyachou collects the pass. Marc-Vivien Benyachou makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.23
Adolfo Rubio comes in with a late challenge on Korey Gruenebaum. The referee warns Adolfo Rubio to calm down! Korey Gruenebaum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.53
Albacete Balompie are dictating the run of play here today.
75.43
Dan Degn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Korey Gruenebaum. Korey Gruenebaum knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.43
Lleida have made a substitution with Nicky Gascoigne replacing Chris Griffin .Albacete Balompie have made a substitution with Sveinn Ingólfsson replacing Brian Powell .
78.57
Korey Gruenebaum controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
83.54
Danijel Eloi flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Gutierrez collects the pass. Ricardo Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.06
Dan Degn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gutierrez. With a superhuman jump, Ricardo Gutierrez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
87.30
Nigel Harley sees space and advances. Nigel Harley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nigel Harley plays a quick one-two with Korey Gruenebaum and rushes in on goal... Nigel Harley takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
33.7%
48.8%
17.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Gutierrez of Albacete Balompie

Match Ratings
1.Lee Henry (GK)
8
2.Ricardo Martinez (DEF)
7
3.Juan Alonso (DEF)
6
4.Edmundo Carrasco (DEF)
6
5.Abel Barros (DEF)
6
6.Lars Rummenigge (DEF)
6
7.Sebastian Cabrera (MID)
6
8.Chris Griffin (MID)
6
9.Adolfo Rubio (MID)
6
10.Albert Morales (ATT)
6
11.Richard Collins (ATT)
6
 
12.Marvin Atherton (MID)
0
13.Nicky Gascoigne (MID)
6
14.Darren Hamilton (MID)
0

1.Isaac Grossman (GK)
6
2.Scott Inglis (DEF)
6
3.Victor Santos (DEF)
6
4.Danijel Eloi (DEF)
6
5.Korey Gruenebaum (MID)
8
6.Andres Hierro (MID)yellow card
6
7.Eugenio Roman (MID)
7
8.Marc-Vivien Benyachou (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
9.Pedro Ferrer (ATT)
7
10.Ricardo Gutierrez (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Brian Powell (ATT)
6
 
12.Nigel Harley (DEF)
8
13.Dan Degn (MID)
7
14.Sveinn Ingólfsson (ATT)
6