Match Report


Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves     SalamancaSalamanca
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando FarinosF. Farinos67
G
captain1
G
57Daniel HelgueraD. Helguera
Jose FernandezJ. Fernandez77
D
2
D
61Arthur GascoigneA. Gascoigne
Leonardo RamirezL. Ramirez68
D
3
D
59Luis OrtegaL. Ortega
Andres DiazA. Diaz65
D
4
D
57Elena SanzE. Sanz
Gabriel IzquierdoG. Izquierdo59
D
5
D
51Carlos MendezC. Mendez
Umberto BreviU. Brevi70
M
6captain
M
68Hugo MorenoH. Moreno
Vincenzo SbaccantiV. Sbaccanti67
M
7
M
65Victor CalvoV. Calvo
Julian VidalJ. Vidal61
A
8
M
64Arturo BlancoA. Blanco
Mathieur CapronM. Capron61
A
9
M
63David AnolfoD. Anolfo
Rodolfo FernandezR. Fernandez59
A
10
A
57Alejandro OrtegaA. Ortega
Alfredo MarquezA. Marquez53
A
11
A
55Mario DirkM. Dirk
 
Mauricio ZamoraM. Zamora61
M
12
M
63Romero P. RodriquezR. Rodriquez
Ricardo MerinoR. Merino61
G
13
M
61Alberto VelosoA. Veloso
Jose Javier MolownyJ. Molowny57
G
14
M
56Jose Fortes MarquitosJ. Marquitos

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Salamanca. A crowd of 8,975 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Salamanca appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gregorio  Navarro.


0.00
Salamanca kick off and get the match underway!
6.35
Jose Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Sbaccanti. Vincenzo Sbaccanti runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vincenzo Sbaccanti makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alfredo Marquez. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alfredo Marquez provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
9.49
Andres Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Umberto Brevi collects the pass. Umberto Brevi sees Mathieur Capron in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mathieur Capron rushes past Arthur Gascoigne! Some silky footwork from Mathieur Capron provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.22
Alejandro Ortega catches Gabriel Izquierdo on the ankles. Alejandro Ortega is shown the yellow card! Gabriel Izquierdo runs off the knock.
21.11
Vincenzo Sbaccanti threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Fernandez. Rodolfo Fernandez makes a defence splitting pass to Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.04
Victor Calvo flicks a high ball forward to Mario Dirk who gracefully takes it down. Mario Dirk advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Mario Dirk provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
34.01
Hugo Moreno threads a neat ball through to Mario Dirk. Mario Dirk shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
38.28
Umberto Brevi hits a low pass to Mathieur Capron. Without breaking stride, Mathieur Capron plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Fernandez who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Rodolfo Fernandez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.20
Alfredo Marquez catches Arthur Gascoigne on the ankles. Alfredo Marquez is shown the yellow card! Arthur Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Salamanca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Salamanca players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves get the second half underway!
47.41
Vincenzo Sbaccanti knocks the ball forward to Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal plays a quick one-two with Mathieur Capron and rushes in on goal... Julian Vidal rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.53
Vincenzo Sbaccanti makes a simple pass to Mathieur Capron. Mathieur Capron controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.13
Salamanca have made 2 substitutions with Alberto Veloso replacing Arturo Blanco and Jose Fortes Marquitos replacing Mario Dirk and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
65.25
Vincenzo Sbaccanti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mathieur Capron. Mathieur Capron whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Fernandez. Rodolfo Fernandez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
69.58
Alberto Veloso takes it forward alone. Alberto Veloso advances inside the box! Alberto Veloso cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Gabriel Izquierdo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
71.53
Hugo Moreno takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alejandro Ortega takes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Salamanca are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.34
Umberto Brevi flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo Alaves

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

Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
24.1%
44.8%
31%

Scorers
Alfredo Marquez 6
Julian Vidal 47, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Vidal of Deportivo Alaves

Match Ratings