Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 8,422 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Herrera.


0.00
Racing Ferrol start the match!
6.45
Matt Law flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Gainza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.19
Moritz Busse flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Campos controls it well on his chest. Enrique Campos shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.41
Matt Law flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Gainza who takes it down. Gregorio Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Rey who gathers it comfortably.
21.19
Matt Law sees space and advances. Matt Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
22.41
Victor Jimenez threads the ball through to Moritz Busse. Moritz Busse makes a probing pass to Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.18
Matt Law darts forward. Matt Law whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.46
Morgan Ferraresi flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Campos who takes it down. Enrique Campos sees Ivan Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Carrasco shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.38
Edmundo Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco makes a simple pass to Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez cuts inside the box! Alfredo Dominguez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
34.23
Julian Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Racing Ferrol!
38.56
Alfredo Dominguez passes the ball forward to Ricardo Verges. Ricardo Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Guillermo Gento. That should have been a goal!
39.04
Pablo Moreno barges into Leonardo Soler. The referee brings Pablo Moreno to one side and gives him a warning! Leonardo Soler stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Moritz Busse flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Campos who brings the ball under control. Enrique Campos advances inside the box! Enrique Campos comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Deportivo Alaves kicking off!
49.16
Victor Jimenez pushes up the pitch. Victor Jimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.30
Morgan Ferraresi flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Verges who takes it down. Ricardo Verges hits a low pass to Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Verges. Ricardo Verges outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Sebastian Butragueno had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
55.56
Gregorio Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
57.17
Tommy Griffin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Vazquez. Enrique Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Teixeira collects the pass. Pedro Teixeira shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Nicolas Rey.
58.34
Guillermo Gento takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Ricardo Verges jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
59.59
Morgan Ferraresi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Jimenez. Victor Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Gonzalez controls it well on his chest. Frederico Gonzalez skips past Tommy Griffin! Frederico Gonzalez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.59
Deportivo Alaves have made a substitution with Carlos Alonso replacing Enrique Campos .
63.57
Enrique Vazquez makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.30
Alfredo Dominguez decides to run forward with the ball. Alfredo Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.05
Julian Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Gainza controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Gainza shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.16
Pablo Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
73.57
Edmundo Moreno runs forward with the ball. Edmundo Moreno threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Verges. Ricardo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Alonso. Carlos Alonso knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Sebastian Butragueno gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
77.18
Deportivo Alaves have made a substitution with Francisco Herrera replacing Morgan Ferraresi .
79.16
With some swift thinking, Moritz Busse plays the ball forward to Carlos Alonso. Carlos Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
87.47
Victor Jimenez makes a probing pass to Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez makes a simple pass to Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Soler.
90.00
Francisco Herrera knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
27%
47.3%
25.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Gonzalez of Deportivo Alaves

Match Ratings
1.Sebastian Butragueno (GK)
7
2.Roberto Soler (DEF)
6
3.Guillermo Gento (DEF)
6
4.Tommy Griffin (DEF)
6
5.Rene Venema (DEF)
6
6.Leonardo Soler (MID)
6
7.Enrique Vazquez (MID)
6
8.Matt Law (MID)
7
9.Julian Nunez (MID)
6
10.Gregorio Gainza (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Pedro Teixeira (ATT)
7
 
12.Hugo Hidalgo (MID)
0
13.Colin Caldwell (MID)
0
14.Alberto Galadames (GK)
0