Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 9,028 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Inglis.


0.00
Real Valladolid kick off and get the match underway!
3.32
Ernesto Soto takes it forward alone. Ernesto Soto flicks the ball to his team mate, Matteo Giampà. Matteo Giampà whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Plowright. Felipe Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright appeals for a penalty! Given!!
3.32
The referee points to the spot..
4.09
Matteo Giampà calmly steps up. He curls the ball into the bottom right corner - goal!!
8.39
Ernesto Soto threads a neat ball through to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Griffin. Matt Griffin makes a convincing header but Gabriel Crespo is on top of it.
12.15
Felipe Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Ramirez. Mauricio Ramirez makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Manuele Rocco. Manuele Rocco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Victor Lopez manages to keep it out.
16.24
Matteo Giampà clumsily knocks into Antonio Gento. Matteo Giampà is shown the yellow card! Antonio Gento grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.37
Rodolfo Ibanez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.44
Simon Moss kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Garcia. Julian Garcia makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Gabriel Crespo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.04
Pedro Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Mendez controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Mendez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.25
Matteo Giampà makes a simple pass to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Camacho.
30.38
Ernesto Soto knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Griffin. Matt Griffin knocks the ball forward to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Gomez.
32.33
Julian Garcia decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.51
Antonio Gento catches Matteo Giampà on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matteo Giampà hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.51
Free kick to Extremadura UD just outside the area...
35.08
Matteo Giampà takes a short run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
38.02
Pedro Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Camacho controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Camacho knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Vincenzo Meyer is offside!
42.08
Mauricio Ramirez passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD appear unchanged since the first half. Real Valladolid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Extremadura UD start the second half!
49.36
Matteo Giampà clumsily knocks into Andy Hesp. Matteo Giampà is given a warning by the referee! Andy Hesp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.37
Menno Houwing knocks the ball forward to Matt Griffin. Matt Griffin threads the ball through to Matteo Giampà. Matteo Giampà lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
53.29
Mauricio Ramirez sees a break and surges forward. Mauricio Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.27
Julian Garcia clumsily knocks into Felipe Gomez. The referee calls over Julian Garcia and warns him to calm down! Felipe Gomez runs off the knock.
57.10
Hugo Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Matteo Giampà. Matteo Giampà whips in a cross ball towards Matt Griffin. Matt Griffin heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
59.20
Antonio Gento flicks a high pass forward. Andy Hesp collects the pass. Andy Hesp kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
60.55
Hugo Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Matt Griffin who brings the ball under control. Matt Griffin threads a neat ball through to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
61.49
Antonio Gento sweeps the ball long. Rodolfo Mendez shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Victor Lopez.
66.58
Pedro Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Manuele Rocco. Manuele Rocco directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.10
Pedro Menendez knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Meyer. Vincenzo Meyer shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
71.41
Julian Garcia makes a simple pass to Matteo Giampà. Matteo Giampà knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.32
Menno Houwing flicks a high pass forward to Matteo Giampà who brings the ball under control. Matteo Giampà threads the ball through into the box. Nigel Plowright cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.14
Mauricio Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.23
Alfredo Camacho takes it forward alone. Alfredo Camacho plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Meyer. Vincenzo Meyer shoots from 20 yards. Victor Lopez gets down and covers it.
79.52
Simon Moss makes an attacking run forward. Simon Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.33
Manuele Rocco threads the ball through to Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
29.5%
39.8%
30.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Mendez of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings
1.Victor Lopez (GK)
7
2.Hugo Gutierrez (DEF)
6
3.Simon Moss (DEF)
6
4.Ernesto Soto (DEF)
6
5.Shaun Walsh (DEF)
6
6.Thomas Beda (MID)
6
7.Julian Garcia (MID)
7
8.Matt Griffin (MID)
6
9.Menno Houwing (MID)
6
10.Matteo Giampà (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
6
11.Nigel Plowright (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Jose Fortes Ramirez (ATT)
0
13.Hugo Flores (MID)
0
14.Daniel Almeida (GK)
0