Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 19,963 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Kiko.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Kiko.
0.00
0-0Albacete Balompie start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.43
0-0Andres Hierro hacks Egbert Huiberts from behind! The referee brings Andres Hierro to one side and gives him a warning! Egbert Huiberts grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.34
0-0Don Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson beats his man to it with a header. Isaac Grossman didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.16
Victor Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Prieto collects the pass. Marcos Prieto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Julian Delgado manages to gather it easily.
10.12
Korey Gruenebaum deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Pedro Ferrer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Julian Delgado reads it well. Good save!
12.35
0-0Edward Rowett catches Dagui Pichot on the ankles. The referee calls over Edward Rowett and shows him a yellow card! Dagui Pichot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.34
0-0Frederico Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.30
Egbert Huiberts hacks Andres Hierro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andres Hierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.39
With some swift thinking, Eugenio Roman plays the ball forward to Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Ferrer. With a superhuman jump, Pedro Ferrer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
21.08
0-0Daniel Pardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.47
0-1Eugenio Roman flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ferrer comfortably collects the pass. Pedro Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Julian Delgado had no chance!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
28.13
Egbert Huiberts flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Ibanez. Guillermo Ibanez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Isaac Grossman.
29.01
Corner kick to Numancia. Egbert Huiberts plays it short to Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
32.09
Egbert Huiberts takes it forward alone. Egbert Huiberts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
34.44
Daniel Kiko flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno heads the ball goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Isaac Grossman keeps it out!
39.38
Andres Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson plays a scrappy one-two with Korey Gruenebaum and advances towards the goal... Sveinn Ingólfsson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.22
Egbert Huiberts flicks a high pass forward to Ignacio Bobson who brings the ball under control. Ignacio Bobson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaac Grossman who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia appear unchanged since the first half. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Numancia start the second half!
51.47
Daniel Pardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Ibanez. Guillermo Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson plays a one-two with Dagui Pichot and rushes in on goal... Ignacio Bobson takes a shot at goal. Isaac Grossman comfortably gets down and covers it.
57.27
Egbert Huiberts runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Egbert Huiberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.57
Victor Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
67.18
Scott Inglis passes the ball forward to Victor Santos. Victor Santos makes a simple pass to Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Julian Delgado has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.16
Don Hopkin darts forward. Don Hopkin darts forward. Don Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Numancia!
81.22
1-2Egbert Huiberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes puts a great ball through. Frederico Butragueno runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.30
Eugenio Roman darts forward. Eugenio Roman shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
87.11
Eugenio Roman chips the ball to his team mate, Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson advances inside the box! Sveinn Ingólfsson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Julian Delgado manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
24.1%
44.3%
31.6%
Scorers
| Frederico Butragueno 78 | Sveinn Ingólfsson 24, 67 Eugenio Roman 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sveinn Ingólfsson of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Delgado (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don Hopkin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Daniel Kiko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guillermo Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Egbert Huiberts (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Ignacio Bobson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alan Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frederico Butragueno (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Dagui Pichot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cesar Quaresma (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Patrice Charvet (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Vieira (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Isaac Grossman (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Santos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Edward Rowett (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Korey Gruenebaum (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eugenio Roman (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Andres Hierro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marcos Prieto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Ferrer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Martin Ferrer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sveinn Ingólfsson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Andres Navarro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Verges (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuel Fonseca (ATT) | 0 | |