Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 19,783 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Edward Rowett flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.58
0-0Edward Rowett catches Rafael Ibanez on the ankles. Edward Rowett is shown the yellow card! Rafael Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.09
0-0Andres Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Pedro Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
8.35
0-0Marcos Prieto changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcos Prieto shoots from distance. Enrique Pascual gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
10.01
0-0Omer Carlton passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor makes a pass forward but Edgar Varela makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
12.02
0-0Omer Carlton catches Andres Hierro on the ankles. The referee warns Omer Carlton to calm down! Andres Hierro stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.02
0-0Free kick to Albacete Balompie just outside the area...
13.07
Andres Hierro takes a cautious run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
14.40
Scott Inglis catches Edgar Varela on the ankles. Scott Inglis is given a warning by the referee! Edgar Varela runs off the knock.
18.48
With vision, Omer Carlton laces a through ball forward to Marcos Vidal. Marcos Vidal shoots from 20 yards but somehow Isaac Grossman manages to keep it out.
20.27
Omer Carlton barges into Ricardo Gutierrez. Omer Carlton is warned by the referee again! Ricardo Gutierrez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.35
Francisco Verges flicks a high pass forward. Andres Hierro controls it well on his chest. Andres Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sveinn Ingólfsson but the linesman indicates offside!
27.43
0-0Edward Rowett hits a low pass to Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson runs straight at the defence! Sveinn Ingólfsson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Brian Gilchrist happens to be in the right place to block it.
28.18
Nigel Harley surges forward with the ball. Nigel Harley skips past Brian Gilchrist! Nigel Harley takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
36.06
Marcos Prieto passes the ball forward to Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Enrique Pascual comfortably smothers it!
38.07
Omer Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Luis Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Gil makes a simple pass to Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
40.54
Nigel Harley flicks a high pass forward. Andres Hierro collects the pass. Andres Hierro threads the ball through to Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro passes the ball forward but Sveinn Ingólfsson is offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Albacete Balompie kick off!
48.27
Brian Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Sousa who brings the ball under control. Samuel Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
49.21
Rafael Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Pastor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Javier Pastor passes the ball forward but Rafael Ibanez is offside!
69.17
0-1Nigel Harley pushes up the pitch. Nigel Harley flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges plays a scrappy one-two with Ricardo Gutierrez and advances towards the goal... Francisco Verges cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
73.11
Hugo Montero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Isaac Grossman gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
75.20
Andres Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges plays a one-two with Ricardo Gutierrez and rushes in on goal... Francisco Verges tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Enrique Pascual easily smothers it!
77.41
Marcos Vidal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor plays a one-two with Marcos Vidal and advances towards the goal... Jose Javier Pastor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
79.55
Felipe Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
81.40
Francisco Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
83.27
Brian Gilchrist plays the ball forward to Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaac Grossman who gathers it comfortably.
87.27
Without breaking stride, Francisco Verges plays the ball forward to Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer makes a pass forward but Sveinn Ingólfsson makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
90.00
Brian Gilchrist runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brian Gilchrist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
4
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.6%
65.4%
Play Area
28.4%
46.9%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Verges of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enrique Pascual (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Gilchrist (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Omer Carlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luis Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcos Vidal (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hugo Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Javier Pastor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edgar Varela (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Antonio Gomez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Abdelmalek Arribagé (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Maclean (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel José Mari (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Isaac Grossman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nigel Harley (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Edward Rowett (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Felipe Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francisco Verges (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Andres Hierro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marcos Prieto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Ferrer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ricardo Gutierrez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sveinn Ingólfsson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andres Navarro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Dalglish (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thomas Schnellinger (ATT) | 0 | |