Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 9,083 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza get the match underway!
6.40
0-0Martin Gento surges forward with the ball. Martin Gento whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Helguera. Alfredo Helguera powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
10.21
0-0Martin Gento takes it forward alone. Martin Gento plays a perfect one-two with Patricio Soler and rushes in on goal... Martin Gento shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Juan Rodriquez easily smothers it!
16.00
0-0Nicolas Farinos comes in with a late challenge on Julian Menendez. Nicolas Farinos is given a warning by the referee! Julian Menendez runs off the knock.
20.15
0-0Miguel Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Del Sol. Alberto Del Sol knocks the ball forward to Arturo Marquez. Arturo Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.14
0-0Extremadura UD are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Real Zaragoza's defence.
27.27
Gregorio Caminero knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison knocks the ball forward to Carlos Flores. Carlos Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Andres who gathers it comfortably.
28.07
Mauricio Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Gento. Martin Gento knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Helguera. Alfredo Helguera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Rodriquez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Extremadura UD get the second half underway!
47.17
Nicolas Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Menendez. Julian Menendez advances with the ball. Julian Menendez shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.34
Pierre-Alain Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison advances with the ball. Don Morrison goes all the way! Don Morrison shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.16
Gregorio Caminero makes a probing pass to Nicolas Farinos. Nicolas Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
54.49
0-0Mauricio Suarez clumsily knocks into Carlos Flores. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Flores runs off the knock.
55.07
Carlos Carrasco decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Carrasco finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.18
1-0Claudio Fuentes makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio Fuentes lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Nicolas Andres had no chance!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
69.29
Mauricio Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Menendez. Julian Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Marquez. Arturo Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.30
Claudio Fuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
78.39
Mauricio Suarez passes the ball forward to Alberto Del Sol. Alberto Del Sol chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Helguera. Alfredo Helguera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.22
Jose Javier Gonzalez brings the ball forward. Jose Javier Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Helguera. Alfredo Helguera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Rodriquez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Don Morrison surges forward with the ball. Don Morrison shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
21.4%
48.6%
30%
Scorers