Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 9,574 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Extremadura UD kicking off!
2.54
Ricardo Guardiola passes the ball forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana goes all the way! Amedeo Fontana shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Hugo Reyes!
6.01
Roberto Diaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Cano. Adolfo Cano threads the ball through to Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.02
Adolfo Verges decides to run forward with the ball. Adolfo Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
18.27
Roberto Diaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Soto. Jose Soto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.42
Adolfo Cano knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
28.04
Ricardo Guardiola barges into Juan Sanz. Ricardo Guardiola is warned by the referee! Juan Sanz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.23
Roberto Diaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Reyes who gathers it comfortably.
32.12
Gavin Johnstone brings the ball forward. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Merino.
36.57
Jose Soto chips the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Real Valladolid kick off the second half!
47.17
Ricardo Romero catches Alberto Gimenez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Gimenez runs off the knock.
53.46
Ricardo Guardiola passes the ball forward to Adolfo Cano. Adolfo Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Hugo Reyes!
57.46
Extremadura UD are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Real Valladolid's defence.
59.07
Gavin Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Hugo Reyes manages to keep it out.
63.18
Gavin Johnstone sees space and advances. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Reyes who gathers it comfortably.
65.29
Juan Sanz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Semedo. Antonio Semedo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.29
Roberto Diaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Soto. Jose Soto makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.09
Roberto Diaz advances with the ball. Roberto Diaz sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Diaz shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.10
Juan Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Semedo. Antonio Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.45
Real Valladolid are easily keeping Extremadura UD at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
84.19
Juan Sanz threads the ball through to Antonio Semedo. Antonio Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Martinez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Romero of Real Valladolid
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
27.7%
44.6%
27.7%