Match Report


CompostelaCompostela     Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bernardo GinestraB. Ginestra70
G
1captain
G
67Fernando FarinosF. Farinos
Frederico VazquezF. Vazquez78
D
2
D
78Jose FernandezJ. Fernandez
Pier G. TacchinardiP. Tacchinardi69
D
3
D
68Leonardo RamirezL. Ramirez
Carlos SaezC. Saez67
D
4
D
65Andres DiazA. Diaz
Joe MccannJ. Mccann76
M
5
D
59Gabriel IzquierdoG. Izquierdo
Rodney BergerR. Berger69
M
6
M
70Umberto BreviU. Brevi
Kai MatthäusK. Matthäus67
M
7
M
69Vincenzo SbaccantiV. Sbaccanti
Kieron CarltonK. Carlton65
M
8
A
62Julian VidalJ. Vidal
Chris AndertonC. Anderton83
A
captain9
A
62Mathieur CapronM. Capron
Fernando LopezF. Lopez73
A
10
A
61Luciano GrassadoniaL. Grassadonia
David GlassD. Glass64
A
11
A
59Rodolfo FernandezR. Fernandez
 
Oscar MedinaO. Medina67
G
12
M
62Mauricio ZamoraM. Zamora
Martin CamachoM. Camacho59
D
13
G
61Ricardo MerinoR. Merino
Andres MunozA. Munoz55
M
14
G
58Jose Javier MolownyJ. Molowny

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at San Lazaro where Compostela play host to Deportivo Alaves. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Compostela are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ  Ortega.


0.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the first half underway!
3.01
With vision, Carlos Saez plays the ball forward to Rodney Berger. Rodney Berger flicks a high pass forward. Chris Anderton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Farinos who gathers it comfortably.
9.30
Vincenzo Sbaccanti threads the ball through to Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
10.48
Frederico Vazquez chips the ball to his team mate, Rodney Berger. Rodney Berger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards David Glass. David Glass directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fernando Farinos gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
12.03
Vincenzo Sbaccanti laces a through ball forward to Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia rushes past Frederico Vazquez! Luciano Grassadonia rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Bernardo Ginestra has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.14
Vincenzo Sbaccanti hacks Rodney Berger from behind! Vincenzo Sbaccanti is shown the yellow card! Rodney Berger stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.09
Vincenzo Sbaccanti flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Grassadonia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luciano Grassadonia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
24.06
Kieron Carlton flicks a high pass forward. David Glass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Glass plays a one-two with Fernando Lopez and advances towards the goal... David Glass takes a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Fernando Farinos keeps it out!
26.19
Pier G. Tacchinardi kicks a strong pass forward to Rodney Berger. Rodney Berger kicks a strong pass forward to David Glass. David Glass shoots from long range. Fernando Farinos gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
28.11
Kai Matthäus makes a beautiful solo run. Kai Matthäus shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.45
Kieron Carlton chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards David Glass. David Glass flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
33.51
Andres Diaz makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Sbaccanti. Vincenzo Sbaccanti threads a neat ball through to Mathieur Capron. Mathieur Capron cuts inside the box! Mathieur Capron looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Bernardo Ginestra gets down and covers it.
34.33
Andres Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Sbaccanti controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo Sbaccanti flicks a high pass forward to Mathieur Capron who brings the ball under control. Mathieur Capron makes a pass forward but Rodolfo Fernandez is yards offside!
39.36
Joe Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Lopez who takes it down. Fernando Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton flicks the ball with his head. Andres Diaz steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
40.15
Jose Fernandez sees Vincenzo Sbaccanti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Sbaccanti passes the ball forward to Mathieur Capron. Mathieur Capron knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Bernardo Ginestra gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
45.00
Leonardo Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Umberto Brevi. Umberto Brevi threads a neat ball through to Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Compostela kick off the second half!
47.23
Vincenzo Sbaccanti sees a break and surges forward. Vincenzo Sbaccanti runs straight at the defence! Vincenzo Sbaccanti rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.26
Kai Matthäus flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Lopez who brings the ball under control. Fernando Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Fernando Farinos manages to keep it out.
53.50
Joe Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Lopez controls it well on his chest. Fernando Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Vincenzo Sbaccanti plays the ball forward to Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia plays a scrappy one-two with Rodolfo Fernandez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Luciano Grassadonia side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.45
Umberto Brevi kicks a strong pass forward to Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mathieur Capron is offside!
63.44
Joe Mccann threads a neat ball through to Fernando Lopez. Fernando Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Chris Anderton scores for Compostela!!
66.59
Carlos Saez clumsily knocks into Julian Vidal. Carlos Saez is warned by the referee! Julian Vidal runs off the knock.
67.55
Rodney Berger hacks Vincenzo Sbaccanti from behind! The referee brings Rodney Berger to one side and gives him a warning! Vincenzo Sbaccanti stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.14
Vincenzo Sbaccanti threads the ball through to Mathieur Capron. Mathieur Capron skips past Carlos Saez! Mathieur Capron shoots from just inside the box. Superb reactions from Bernardo Ginestra. What a save!
71.11
Rodney Berger threads the ball through to David Glass. David Glass whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Lopez. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Lopez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Kai Matthäus plays the ball forward to Fernando Lopez. Fernando Lopez shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
78.42
Vincenzo Sbaccanti flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Fernandez who takes it down. Rodolfo Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
84.18
Frederico Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Kieron Carlton who gracefully takes it down. Kieron Carlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton edges inside the box! Chris Anderton cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but Fernando Farinos reads it well. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Compostela

Deportivo Alaves
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
26.5%
44.1%
29.4%

Scorers
Chris Anderton 63
Fernando Lopez 71
Luciano Grassadonia 12
Vincenzo Sbaccanti 47

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

Match Ratings