Match Report


Joe Jacks Fish Shack
today's match is sponsored by Joe Jacks Fish Shack
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 17,742 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n  Rodriguez.


0.00
Real Valladolid start the match!
4.19
Ricardo Gento barges into Umberto Brevi. Ricardo Gento is given a warning by the referee! Umberto Brevi stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.33
Alec Davidson makes a probing pass to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.14
Andres Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Sbaccanti who takes it down. Vincenzo Sbaccanti flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathieur Capron. Mathieur Capron knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Fernandez. Rodolfo Fernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
12.31
Andres Diaz catches Daniel Powell on the ankles. Andres Diaz is shown the yellow card! Daniel Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.16
Vincenzo Sbaccanti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
20.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Umberto Brevi plays the ball forward to Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.57
Benedetto Gelsi passes the ball forward to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.04
Alec Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Fernando Farinos. Excellent save.
30.28
Alec Davidson knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez shoots from long range but Fernando Farinos is on top of it.
32.47
Alec Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Powell who takes it down. Daniel Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Farinos who gathers it comfortably.
36.40
Vincenzo Sbaccanti knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Fernandez. Rodolfo Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Rodolfo Di Meglio had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Real Valladolid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves get the second half underway!
49.19
With great vision, Ricardo Gento plays the ball forward to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fernando Farinos picks it out of the air!
55.47
Jose Fernandez hacks Daniel Powell from behind! Jose Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Powell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.23
Gianni Correa threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Gento. Ricardo Gento chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
60.12
Real Valladolid have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Saez replacing Benedetto Gelsi and Marcos Segarra replacing Alec Davidson .
67.25
Umberto Brevi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Rodolfo Di Meglio manages to gather it.
73.46
Leonardo Ramirez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Sbaccanti. Vincenzo Sbaccanti makes a probing pass to Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Julian Vidal is offside!
79.32
Umberto Brevi flicks a high pass forward. Mathieur Capron collects the pass. Mathieur Capron controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Rodolfo Di Meglio. Excellent save.
84.17
Jose Javier Pastor knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
87.37
With a delightful solo run, Vincenzo Sbaccanti stretches the opposition's defence. Vincenzo Sbaccanti skips past Gianni Correa! Vincenzo Sbaccanti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Rodolfo Di Meglio had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
23%
49.2%
27.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Sbaccanti of Deportivo Alaves