Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 19,586 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 3-4-3 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!
2.57
Antonio Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Mason. Paul Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benedetto Gelsi.
4.41
Antonio Mora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Mason. Paul Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.22
Gianni Correa sees Jose Javier Pastor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Menendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Javier Menendez shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.19
With imagination, Julian Ortega plays the ball forward to Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Mason. Paul Mason makes a deft header. Rodolfo Di Meglio manages to gather it.
12.40
Pablo Jimenez threads the ball through to Paul Mason. Paul Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Rodolfo Di Meglio comfortably smothers it!
14.21
Jose Javier Pastor knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Carnasciali smothers it!
15.05
Jose Javier Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Luis Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Luis Carvalho shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
16.13
Antonio Mora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Mason. Paul Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Di Meglio who gathers it comfortably.
20.37
Pablo Jimenez passes the ball forward to Paul Mason. Paul Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.03
Alec Davidson passes the ball forward to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell cuts inside the box! Daniel Powell tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.54
Hugo Pichichi flicks a high pass forward to Julian Ortega who brings the ball under control. Julian Ortega passes the ball forward to Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega makes a looping header on goal. Rodolfo Di Meglio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Pablo Jimenez laces a weighted ball forward to Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.28
Roberto Vega hacks Benedetto Gelsi from behind! Roberto Vega is warned by the referee! Benedetto Gelsi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.32
Adolfo Ferrer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Adolfo Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.13
Jose Javier Pastor brings the ball forward. Jose Javier Pastor shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.06
Antonio Mora runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Antonio Mora shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Badajoz appear unchanged since the first half. Real Valladolid also appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Badajoz players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
CD Badajoz kick off!
47.06
Nicolas Serrano threads a neat ball through to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
48.20
Jose Javier Pastor knocks the ball forward to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Pichichi.
49.34
Hugo Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Julian Ortega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Paul Mason controls it well on his chest. Paul Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.38
Hugo Pichichi threads the ball through to Pablo Jimenez. Pablo Jimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Mason. Paul Mason rushes past Benedetto Gelsi! Paul Mason shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.43
With vision, Benedetto Gelsi laces a through ball forward to Ricardo Gento. Ricardo Gento sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Gento tries a spectacular long range effort. Ricardo Gento scores for Real Valladolid!!
61.43
CD Badajoz have made a substitution with Carlos Caminero replacing Antonio Mora .Real Valladolid have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Saez replacing Benedetto Gelsi and Marcos Segarra replacing Alec Davidson .
65.21
Carlos Caminero darts forward. Carlos Caminero finds some space and shoots from distance but Rodolfo Di Meglio is on top of it.
67.29
Jose Javier Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Powell collects the pass. Daniel Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.16
Nicolas Saez makes a high pass forward. Marcos Segarra shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Marcos Segarra passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Leonardo Carnasciali. Excellent save.
73.40
Miguel Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Gimenez. Miguel Nunez is warned by the referee! Francisco Gimenez stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.51
Marcos Segarra flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Menendez who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Menendez shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.08
Pablo Jimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Mason. Paul Mason jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Rodolfo Di Meglio.
78.14
It's a corner kick. Roberto Vega loops the ball over to the far post. Jose Javier Menendez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
79.49
Hugo Pichichi passes the ball forward to Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega shoots from distance but somehow Rodolfo Di Meglio manages to keep it out.
85.35
Carlos Caminero takes it forward alone. Carlos Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Mason. Paul Mason powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.29
Nicolas Serrano kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Paul Mason. Paul Mason makes a deft header. Wonderful reactions from Rodolfo Di Meglio keeps it out!
90.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
23.8%
42.9%
33.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Di Meglio of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings