Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to CD Badajoz. A crowd of 19,442 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicol‡s  Torres.


0.00
CD Badajoz start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.47
Armin Gleisenstein hits a low pass to Marc Neudecker. Marc Neudecker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.44
Adolfo Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Paul Mason collects the pass. Paul Mason shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Elena Cortes!
8.21
Jerome Cobos makes a probing pass to Marc Neudecker. Marc Neudecker whips in a cross ball towards Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
9.49
Antonio Mora advances with the ball. Antonio Mora knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.04
Julian Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Nunez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Nunez deftly passes the ball to Paul Mason, releasing him through on goal. Edmundo Bravo comes in with a late challenge on Paul Mason. Paul Mason appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
20.13
Antonio Mora knocks the ball forward to Paul Mason. Paul Mason shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Elena Cortes!
22.39
Antonio Mora changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Mora threads the ball through into the box. Roberto Vega looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.21
Adolfo Velasco threads the ball through to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega whips in a cross ball towards Paul Mason. With a superhuman jump, Paul Mason connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
27.52
Hugo Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Mora. Antonio Mora brings the ball forward. Antonio Mora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.48
Jose Lopes sees Marc Neudecker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Neudecker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.08
Antonio Mora comes in with a late challenge on Jose Lopes. The referee calls over Antonio Mora and shows him a yellow card! Jose Lopes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.56
Jose Lopes barges into Antonio Mora. The referee calls over Jose Lopes and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Mora stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.02
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Nuno Bento barges into Roberto Vega. The referee calls over Nuno Bento and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Vega runs off the knock.
45.00
Free kick to CD Badajoz just outside the area...
45.00
Antonio Mora takes a short run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD appear unchanged since the first half. CD Badajoz also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Extremadura UD kick off the second half!
51.31
Edmundo Bravo threads the ball through to Jose Lopes. Jose Lopes surges forward with the ball. Jose Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.36
Jose Lopes makes a simple pass to Marc Neudecker. Marc Neudecker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Carnasciali who gathers it comfortably.
59.46
Jerome Cobos chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Leonardo Carnasciali. Excellent save.
60.05
CD Badajoz have made 2 substitutions with Carlos Caminero replacing Antonio Mora and Ronnie Lambers replacing Stuart Strachan .
63.49
Jose Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Marc Neudecker collects the pass. Marc Neudecker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.10
Edmundo Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Cobos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerome Cobos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Santos.
71.23
Jose Javier Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Velasco. Adolfo Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Elena Cortes manages to gather it.
75.03
Jose Javier Santos flicks a high pass forward. Julian Ortega controls it well on his chest. Julian Ortega sees Paul Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. CD Badajoz are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.13
Extremadura UD have made 2 substitutions with Mathieu Basto replacing Jerome Cobos and Alfredo Munoz replacing Marc Neudecker and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
81.43
Nuno Bento hacks Paul Mason from behind! Nuno Bento is warned by the referee! Paul Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.28
Alfredo Munoz hacks Ronnie Lambers from behind! Alfredo Munoz is shown the yellow card! Ronnie Lambers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.32
Carlos Caminero makes a simple pass to Paul Mason. Paul Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Antunes.
89.15
Mathieu Basto decides to run forward with the ball. Mathieu Basto shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
25.4%
47.6%
27%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Vega of CD Badajoz

Match Ratings
1.Elena Cortes (GK)
7
2.Manuel Antunes (DEF)
6
3.Pim Broers (DEF)
6
4.Nuno Bento (DEF)yellow card
4
5.Edmundo Bravo (DEF)
6
6.Armin Gleisenstein (MID)
6
7.Jerome Cobos (MID)
7
8.Jose Lopes (MID)yellow card
6
9.Miguel Aguilar (MID)
6
10.Alex Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Marc Neudecker (ATT)
6
 
12.Victor Fuentes (ATT)
0
13.Mathieu Basto (ATT)
6
14.Alfredo Munoz (ATT)yellow card
5

1.Leonardo Carnasciali (GK)
7
2.Hugo Pichichi (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Strachan (DEF)
6
4.Jose Javier Santos (DEF)
6
5.Julian Ortega (MID)
6
6.Antonio Mora (MID)yellow card
8
7.Adolfo Velasco (MID)
7
8.Pablo Jimenez (MID)
6
9.Roberto Vega (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Paul Mason (ATT)
6
11.Miguel Nunez (ATT)
6
 
12.Carlton Richards (ATT)
0
13.Ronnie Lambers (ATT)
6
14.Carlos Caminero (DEF)
6