Match Report


NumanciaNumancia     Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hugo FerrerH. Ferrer61
G
1
G
51Pablo GentoP. Gento
Arturo VazquezA. Vazquez69
D
2
D
59Roberto MedinaR. Medina
Fernando GainzaF. Gainza50
D
3
D
54Luis MartinezL. Martinez
Gabriel TorresG. Torres50
D
4
D
49Romero P. CaballeroR. Caballero
Mauricio LozanoM. Lozano66
M
5
D
49Robert KingR. King
Martino ZauliM. Zauli65
M
6captain
M
76Rafael VicenteR. Vicente
Albert RomeroA. Romero61
M
captain7
M
61Alexandre MarquesA. Marques
Guillermo MonteroG. Montero60
M
8
M
56Alfredo MoralesA. Morales
Niccolo BoydN. Boyd61
A
9
M
51Francisco ButraguenoF. Butragueno
Edmundo CarcedoE. Carcedo59
A
10
A
70Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
Claudio RomeroC. Romero55
A
11
A
69Gregorio CamachoG. Camacho
 
Fernando GarridoF. Garrido55
M
12
A
57Maurits MolendijkM. Molendijk
Lennart CziommerL. Cziommer54
M
13
A
54Patricio LorenzoP. Lorenzo
Adriano RampullaA. Rampulla54
M
14
A
51Nicolas ButraguenoN. Butragueno

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 9,129 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Numancia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose  Herrera.


0.00
The first half starts with Numancia kicking off!
2.06
Romero P. Caballero knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Morales. Alfredo Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Camacho. Gregorio Camacho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Torres.
8.00
Mauricio Lozano receives the ball from a throw-in from Martino Zauli. Mauricio Lozano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Lozano knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Claudio Romero is offside!
9.16
Francisco Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Camacho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Camacho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Meiklejohn but he's offside!
10.36
Albert Romero catches Alfredo Morales on the ankles. The referee brings Albert Romero to one side and gives him a warning! Alfredo Morales grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.48
Luis Martinez knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Marques. Alexandre Marques sees Alex Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
22.49
Alfredo Morales threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Camacho. Gregorio Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
24.16
Luis Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Vicente. Rafael Vicente knocks the ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn cuts inside the box! Alex Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Hugo Ferrer. Excellent save.
27.36
Gabriel Torres makes a simple pass to Guillermo Montero. Guillermo Montero flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Boyd controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Romero controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Claudio Romero provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.20
Luis Martinez threads the ball through to Alexandre Marques. Alexandre Marques surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Marques shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.37
Alex Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Gainza. Alex Meiklejohn is shown the yellow card! Fernando Gainza grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.31
Alexandre Marques flicks a high pass forward. Alex Meiklejohn collects the pass. Alex Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Camacho. Gregorio Camacho fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
38.44
With a delightful solo run, Guillermo Montero stretches the opposition's defence. Guillermo Montero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Medina.
39.33
Alexandre Marques flicks a high ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn who gracefully takes it down. Alex Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.53
Martino Zauli flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Boyd. Niccolo Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romero P. Caballero.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia have changed their lineup with Lennart Cziommer replacing Albert Romero. Real Zaragoza have changed their lineup with Maurits Molendijk replacing Luis Martinez. The Real Zaragoza players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Real Zaragoza kick off and get the second half underway!
49.20
Alfredo Morales sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Vazquez.
54.58
Fernando Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Cziommer collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Lennart Cziommer plays the ball forward to Claudio Romero. Claudio Romero whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Boyd. Maurits Molendijk hacks Niccolo Boyd from behind! Penalty not given!!
57.55
Lennart Cziommer flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Romero who takes it down. Claudio Romero cuts inside the box! Claudio Romero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.18
Numancia have made 2 substitutions with Fernando Garrido replacing Fernando Gainza and Adriano Rampulla replacing Niccolo Boyd .Real Zaragoza have made 2 substitutions with Patricio Lorenzo replacing Francisco Butragueno and Nicolas Butragueno replacing Gregorio Camacho .
65.25
Maurits Molendijk sees Alexandre Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Marques flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Butragueno controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Butragueno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.44
Patricio Lorenzo kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
72.04
Mauricio Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Carcedo controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Carcedo edges inside the box! Edmundo Carcedo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.21
Alexandre Marques knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno skips past Arturo Vazquez! Nicolas Butragueno cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
81.50
Alexandre Marques comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Cziommer. The referee calls over Alexandre Marques and warns him to calm down! Lennart Cziommer runs off the knock.
84.37
Martino Zauli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Carcedo. Edmundo Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Adriano Rampulla. Adriano Rampulla connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Numancia

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

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
28.4%
44.4%
27.2%

Scorers
Claudio Romero 58
Edmundo Carcedo 72
Alex Meiklejohn 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Romero of Numancia

Match Ratings