Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Deportivo Alaves. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Deportivo Alaves start the match!
2.38
Ricardo Guardiola brings the ball forward. Ricardo Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero heads the ball goalwards. Ricardo Romero scores for Real Valladolid!!
10.17
Adolfo Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Pablo Martinez easily smothers it!
14.07
Jose Soto makes a simple pass to Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Greco.
18.41
Gavin Johnstone makes a simple pass to Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
21.20
Adolfo Cano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero rockets a shot on goal. Jose Fortes Martin easily smothers it.
32.44
Roberto Diaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Soto. Jose Soto flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Greco.
36.09
Jose Soto catches Frederico Ortega on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Ortega carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.26
Sergio Greco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega knocks the ball forward to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abubakari Van Putten.
42.25
Fernando Pena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
44.50
Jose Soto knocks the ball forward to Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jose Fortes Martin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Real Valladolid kick off!
53.11
Roberto Diaz catches Francisco Gil on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Gil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.41
Fernando Pena makes a probing pass to Adolfo Hernandez. Adolfo Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
63.46
Gavin Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana whips in a cross ball towards Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Fortes Martin.
67.49
Jose Soto makes a probing pass to Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Marquitos.
72.09
Gavin Johnstone brings the ball forward. Gavin Johnstone goes all the way! Gavin Johnstone tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.22
Frederico Ortega knocks the ball forward to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.06
Gavin Johnstone catches Alfredo Gonzalez on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Johnstone and shows him a yellow card! Alfredo Gonzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.06
Deportivo Alaves are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
83.08
Jose Soto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Amedeo Fontana of Real Valladolid
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
20.6%
49.2%
30.2%