Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Real Valladolid. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Romero.


0.00
Union Las Palmas kick off the first half!
2.28
Hakan Abdullah runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hakan Abdullah tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
3.12
Nicolas Navarro flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Mendez who takes it down. Rodolfo Mendez shoots from distance. Enrique Pascual gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
15.49
Mauricio Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Sousa.
16.50
Stephen Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Navarro. Nicolas Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Guerrero. Enrique Guerrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Fernandez.
22.41
Harris Faber sees space and advances. Harris Faber sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
26.41
Brian Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward. Hakan Abdullah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hakan Abdullah flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Pinto. Quim Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
32.03
Pedro Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Elena Sanchez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Sanchez flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Meyer who takes it down. Vincenzo Meyer plays a quick one-two with Enrique Guerrero and rushes in on goal... Vincenzo Meyer takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Enrique Pascual has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.14
Quim Pinto flicks a high pass forward to Hakan Abdullah who brings the ball under control. Hakan Abdullah tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
40.05
With a delightful solo run, Harris Faber stretches the opposition's defence. Harris Faber shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.50
Omer Carlton flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Gomez who takes it down. Antonio Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Ruiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.02
Pedro Menendez barges into Brian Gilchrist. The referee warns Pedro Menendez to calm down! Brian Gilchrist runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. Real Valladolid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Valladolid kick off!
49.14
Omer Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Edmundo Andres smothers it!
51.24
Omer Carlton hits a low pass to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah threads the ball through to Quim Pinto. Quim Pinto skips past Stephen Dalglish! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Quim Pinto provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Edmundo Andres is on top of it.
54.26
Omer Carlton catches Elena Sanchez on the ankles. The referee brings Omer Carlton to one side and gives him a warning! Elena Sanchez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.18
Elena Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez advances with the ball. Rodolfo Mendez makes a probing pass between the defence to Vincenzo Meyer. Vincenzo Meyer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
61.48
Dale Barmby makes a simple pass to Nicolas Navarro. Nicolas Navarro makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Navarro plays a scrappy one-two with Rodolfo Mendez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicolas Navarro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Brian Gilchrist steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
63.47
Nicolas Navarro flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Guerrero who takes it down. Enrique Guerrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
67.24
Pedro Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Sanchez. Elena Sanchez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.10
Stephen Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Menendez. With vision, Pedro Menendez plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Meyer. Vincenzo Meyer makes a simple pass, allowing Enrique Guerrero to run into the box. Enrique Guerrero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.23
Brian Gilchrist hits a low pass to Omer Carlton. Omer Carlton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Omer Carlton knocks the ball forward to Hakan Abdullah but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.09
Omer Carlton barges into Enrique Guerrero. The referee calls over Omer Carlton and shows him a yellow card! Enrique Guerrero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.22
Stephen Dalglish threads the ball through to Elena Sanchez. Elena Sanchez makes a probing pass to Enrique Guerrero. Enrique Guerrero shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.21
Nicolas Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Meyer. Vincenzo Meyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Guerrero but the linesman indicates offside!
87.43
Rafael Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz rushes past Elena Sanchez! Mauricio Ruiz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Samuel Sousa hits a low pass to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
31.6%
43.4%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Meyer of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings
1.Enrique Pascual (GK)
6
2.Samuel Sousa (DEF)
6
3.Brian Gilchrist (DEF)
7
4.Omer Carlton (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Romero P. Fernandez (DEF)
6
6.Hakan Abdullah (MID)
7
7.Rafael Ibanez (MID)
6
8.Quim Pinto (MID)
7
9.Mauricio Ruiz (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jose Javier Pastor (ATT)
6
11.Antonio Gomez (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel José Mari (GK)
0
13.Ivan Lorenzo (ATT)
0
14.Nick Mckay (MID)
0