Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Carlos Tartiere where Real Oviedo play host to Compostela. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Real Oviedo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ  Ortega.


0.00
Compostela get the match underway!
4.47
Andres Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Lopez controls it well on his chest. Fernando Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.58
Riccardo Zanini clumsily knocks into Andres Munoz. The referee brings Riccardo Zanini to one side and gives him a warning! Andres Munoz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.09
With great vision, Kai Matthäus plays the ball forward to Fernando Lopez. Fernando Lopez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Guillermo Velasco!
21.23
Jan Emmerlich flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Wright. Seth Wright shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
24.23
Jan Emmerlich makes a beautiful solo run. Jan Emmerlich knocks the ball forward, putting Jose Munoz through on goal. Some superb footwork from Jose Munoz provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.03
Nikolas Richter flicks a high ball forward to Jan Emmerlich who takes it down. Jan Emmerlich threads a neat ball through to Jose Munoz. Jose Munoz puts a great ball through. Seth Wright runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.14
Riccardo Zanini threads a neat ball through to Seth Wright. Seth Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ferrer but the linesman indicates offside!
33.43
Jan Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Francisco Ferrer edges inside the box! Francisco Ferrer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.17
Martin Camacho passes the ball forward to Kai Matthäus. Kai Matthäus kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Lopez. Fernando Lopez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.14
Martin Camacho passes the ball forward to Andres Munoz. Andres Munoz kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Jan Emmerlich catches Joe Mccann on the ankles. Jan Emmerlich is warned by the referee! Joe Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Oviedo appear unchanged since the first half. Compostela also appear unchanged since the first half. The Compostela players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Real Oviedo kick off!
47.20
Kai Matthäus threads the ball through to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton makes a probing pass to Fernando Lopez but he's offside!
48.26
Showing composure, Riccardo Zanini picks a pass forward to Seth Wright. Seth Wright plays a scrappy one-two with Oliver Breitner and advances towards the goal... Seth Wright side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Seth Wright scores for Real Oviedo!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
53.23
Artur Vieira decides to run forward with the ball. Without breaking stride, Artur Vieira plays the ball forward to Francisco Ferrer. Francisco Ferrer runs straight at the defence! Francisco Ferrer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Bernardo Ginestra.
54.56
Corner kick to Real Oviedo. Seth Wright plays it short to Francisco Ferrer. Francisco Ferrer heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Kai Matthäus reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
59.16
Riccardo Zanini advances with the ball. Riccardo Zanini plays a quick one-two with Seth Wright and rushes in on goal... Riccardo Zanini comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.55
Martin Camacho kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Matthäus. Kai Matthäus threads the ball through to Fernando Lopez. Fernando Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Velasco who gathers it comfortably.
72.11
Patricio Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Riccardo Zanini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Riccardo Zanini knocks the ball forward to Jose Munoz. Jose Munoz shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.36
Ighli Moriero flicks a high pass forward to Riccardo Zanini who brings the ball under control. Riccardo Zanini sees a break and surges forward. Riccardo Zanini shoots from distance. It's there!! Bernardo Ginestra has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.07
Nikolas Richter runs forward with the ball. Nikolas Richter plays the ball forward to Francisco Ferrer. Francisco Ferrer shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
79.02
Jan Emmerlich threads a neat ball through to Francisco Ferrer. Francisco Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Camacho.
83.34
Jan Emmerlich barges into Victor Serrano. Jan Emmerlich is given another warning by the referee! Victor Serrano stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.45
Carlos Saez darts forward. Carlos Saez sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Saez whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Lopez. Fernando Lopez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fernando Lopez scores for Compostela!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
24%
44%
32%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Riccardo Zanini of Real Oviedo

Match Ratings
1.Guillermo Velasco (GK)
6
2.Artur Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Nikolas Richter (DEF)
6
4.Ighli Moriero (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Hidalgo (DEF)
6
6.Riccardo Zanini (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Jan Emmerlich (MID)
7
8.Francisco Ferrer (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Jose Munoz (ATT)
6
10.Seth Wright (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Oliver Breitner (ATT)
6
 
12.Cristiano Vieira (ATT)
0
13.Albert Gil (ATT)
0
14.Alfredo Vila (ATT)
0

1.Bernardo Ginestra (GK)
6
2.Carlos Saez (DEF)
7
3.Victor Serrano (DEF)
6
4.Martin Camacho (DEF)
6
5.Rodolfo Vicente (DEF)
6
6.Joe Mccann (MID)
6
7.Rodney Berger (MID)
6
8.Kai Matthäus (MID)
6
9.Andres Munoz (MID)
6
10.Chris Anderton (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Lopez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Oscar Medina (GK)
0
13.David Glass (ATT)
0
14.Lamine Joseph-Augustin (ATT)
0