Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 17,965 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
0.00
0-0Numancia kick off and get the match underway!
4.22
0-0Samuel Sousa brings the ball forward. Samuel Sousa tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Julian Delgado!
10.41
Patrice Charvet passes the ball forward to Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
12.12
0-0Frederico Butragueno flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Sousa.
14.24
0-0Omer Carlton knocks the ball forward to Rafael Ibanez. Showing composure, Rafael Ibanez plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
15.36
Marcos Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Ferrer.
18.46
Daniel Pardo makes a probing pass to Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Pascual who gathers it comfortably.
22.48
Patrice Charvet makes a probing pass to Guillermo Ibanez. Guillermo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.19
1-0Daniel Pardo flicks a high pass forward to Ignacio Bobson who brings the ball under control. Ignacio Bobson makes an attacking run forward. Ignacio Bobson whips in a cross ball towards Patrice Charvet. Patrice Charvet jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.04
Sebastian Lozano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Pardo.
38.36
With great vision, Edgar Varela plays the ball forward to Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Julian Delgado.
40.51
1-0Union Las Palmas are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
42.31
1-0Brian Gilchrist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Vidal. Marcos Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but Ricardo Ferrer blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
44.16
Marcos Vidal runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcos Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off the second half!
47.51
Guillermo Ibanez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno knocks in a cross ball towards Dagui Pichot. Dagui Pichot directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
48.04
Jose Javier Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez shoots from outside the area. Julian Delgado gets down and covers it.
53.39
Guillermo Velasco brings the ball forward. Guillermo Velasco shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.56
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.56
Samuel Sousa picks a pass forward to Omer Carlton. Omer Carlton chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor flicks the ball with his head. Julian Delgado comfortably picks it out of the air!
61.14
Guillermo Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Dagui Pichot. Dagui Pichot lofts in a cross ball towards Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Enrique Pascual has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.36
2-1Don Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Ibanez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Ibanez runs off the knock.
66.31
Patrice Charvet chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Ibanez. Guillermo Ibanez makes a probing pass to Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.38
Patrice Charvet chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.41
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.12
Patrice Charvet surges forward with the ball. Patrice Charvet knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Enrique Pascual. What a great pair of hands!
81.03
Daniel Pardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrice Charvet. Patrice Charvet passes the ball forward to Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Pascual who gathers it comfortably.
83.46
2-1Daniel Kiko makes a probing pass to Patrice Charvet. Patrice Charvet takes it forward alone. Patrice Charvet knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Frederico Butragueno is offside!
89.15
Omer Carlton surges forward with the ball. Omer Carlton passes the ball forward to Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Patrice Charvet threads the ball through to Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Dagui Pichot. Dagui Pichot jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
27.1%
43.5%
29.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patrice Charvet of Numancia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Delgado (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don Hopkin (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Daniel Kiko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guillermo Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Patrice Charvet (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Ignacio Bobson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Alan Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frederico Butragueno (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dagui Pichot (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Cesar Quaresma (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Vieira (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Syd Lloyd (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Enrique Pascual (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuel Sousa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Lozano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Gilchrist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Omer Carlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcos Vidal (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Guillermo Velasco (MID) | | 8 |
| 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 | |