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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Salamanca. A crowd of 12,505 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Salamanca appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Jimenez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie get the match underway!
4.12
Brian Dixon knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Carlier. Frederic Carlier shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Camacho comfortably smothers it!
6.28
Martin Vicente sees Frederic Carlier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederic Carlier shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.17
Gregorio Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales plays a one-two with Brian Dixon and advances towards the goal... Eduardo Morales tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.25
Enrique Kiko darts forward. Enrique Kiko skips past Pedro Moya! Enrique Kiko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.17
Torsten Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Dixon. Brian Dixon chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Carrasco. Gregorio Carrasco knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Frederic Carlier is offside!
21.46
Luciano Bernardini brings the ball forward. Luciano Bernardini shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.45
Torsten Müller flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Morales who takes it down. Eduardo Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano Bernardini. Luciano Bernardini rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
30.12
Enrique Kiko comes in with a late challenge on Martin Vicente. The referee brings Enrique Kiko to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Vicente stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.09
Brian Dixon threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales tries a spectacular long range effort. Rafael Camacho gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
45.00
Brian Dixon makes a probing pass to Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente rushes past Youssouf Sarr! Martin Vicente looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Salamanca also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Salamanca kick off the second half!
47.49
Alberto Nunez passes the ball forward to Enrique Kiko. Enrique Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Perry who gathers it comfortably.
48.31
Nils Backes comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Watson. The referee calls over Nils Backes and shows him a yellow card! Gilles Watson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.46
Tobias Herzog catches Gregorio Carrasco on the ankles. The referee calls over Tobias Herzog and warns him to calm down! Gregorio Carrasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.29
Enrique Kiko takes it forward alone. Enrique Kiko shoots from distance but Brian Perry is on top of it.
65.39
Youssouf Sarr flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Guerrero Lopez. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.59
Brian Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Carlier. Frederic Carlier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.08
Julian Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Herzog. Tobias Herzog knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Sarr. Youssouf Sarr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.15
Martin Vicente catches Enrique Kiko on the ankles. The referee warns Martin Vicente to calm down! Enrique Kiko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.39
Brian Dixon threads the ball through to Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente cuts inside the box! Martin Vicente takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rafael Camacho with no chance!! Goal for Salamanca!
87.31
Youssouf Sarr makes a simple pass to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Tobias Herzog threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Guerrero Lopez. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
33.8%
48.5%
17.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Vicente of Salamanca

Match Ratings
1.Brian Perry (GK)
6
2.Adolfo Soler (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Moya (DEF)
6
4.Nils Backes (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Torsten Müller (DEF)
6
6.Gregorio Carrasco (MID)
7
7.Martin Vicente (MID)goal scored
9
8.Brian Dixon (MID)
8
9.Eduardo Morales (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Luciano Bernardini (ATT)
6
11.Frederic Carlier (ATT)
6
 
12.Norman Naylor (GK)
0
13.Ebi Lato (GK)
0
14.Ottavio Fiore (MID)
0