Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Real Jaen. A crowd of 18,829 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael  Torres.


0.00
Deportivo Alaves get the match underway!
2.40
Umberto Brevi barges into Vittorio Sullo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vittorio Sullo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.41
Rodrigo Moreira comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Ramirez. Rodrigo Moreira is shown the yellow card! Leonardo Ramirez runs off the knock.
4.58
Leonardo Ramirez laces a through ball forward to Umberto Brevi. Umberto Brevi flicks a high ball forward to Mathieur Capron who takes it down. Mathieur Capron lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Fernandez. Rodolfo Fernandez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.50
Vittorio Sullo makes a probing pass to Marcos Dominguez. Marcos Dominguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.51
Riccardo Campagnolo flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Ortiz who brings the ball under control. Carlos Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Kewullay Ginestra. Kewullay Ginestra whips in a cross ball towards Armando Medri. Armando Medri powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
24.53
Leonardo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Sbaccanti. Vincenzo Sbaccanti makes a probing pass to Mathieur Capron. Mathieur Capron puts a great ball through. Luciano Grassadonia runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.30
Riccardo Campagnolo comes in with a very late challenge on Vincenzo Sbaccanti. The referee motions to Riccardo Campagnolo to come over. It's a red card!! Vincenzo Sbaccanti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.14
Vincenzo Sbaccanti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal hits a low pass to Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
34.52
Vincenzo Sbaccanti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia plays the ball forward to Mathieur Capron who has made a great run into the box. Mathieur Capron side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.55
Andres Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Umberto Brevi who takes it down. Umberto Brevi knocks the ball forward to Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia makes a defence splitting pass to Rodolfo Fernandez. Rodolfo Fernandez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
44.55
Vincenzo Sbaccanti flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Grassadonia controls it well on his chest. Luciano Grassadonia skips past Marcos Dominguez! Luciano Grassadonia takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Real Jaen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Jaen players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Real Jaen kicking off!
47.49
Vincenzo Sbaccanti makes a simple pass to Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Fernandez. Rodolfo Fernandez shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
49.31
Andres Diaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Sbaccanti. Vincenzo Sbaccanti knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
54.06
Rodolfo Fernandez catches Rodrigo Moreira on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Moreira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.56
Armando Medri barges into Gabriel Izquierdo. The referee calls over Armando Medri and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Izquierdo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.38
John Middleton comes in with a very late challenge on Vincenzo Sbaccanti. John Middleton is shown the red card!! Vincenzo Sbaccanti runs off the knock.
71.44
Mustapha Schulpen comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Sbaccanti. Mustapha Schulpen is shown the yellow card! Vincenzo Sbaccanti grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.06
Vincenzo Sbaccanti knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Fernandez. Rodolfo Fernandez shoots from outside the area but somehow Ivan Ruiz manages to keep it out.
85.43
Umberto Brevi flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal runs straight at the defence! Julian Vidal takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.50
Vincenzo Sbaccanti catches Carlos Ortiz on the ankles. Vincenzo Sbaccanti is warned by the referee! Carlos Ortiz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
18.4%
47.4%
34.2%


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

Match Ratings