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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Union Las Palmas. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Union Las Palmas kicking off!
8.42
Markus Jahn threads the ball through to Claudio Marcos. Claudio Marcos decides to run forward with the ball. Claudio Marcos shoots from 20 yards but Juan Rodriquez is on top of it.
10.45
Don Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Rubio. Pedro Rubio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
12.29
Markus Jahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Helguera. Alfredo Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Marin. Luis Marin knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Gento. Andres Gento directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
15.13
Alfredo Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Saez. Arturo Saez whips in a cross ball towards Andres Gento. Andres Gento heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.36
Claudio Marcos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Marin. Luis Marin goes all the way! Luis Marin rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
20.51
Alfredo Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Gento. Andres Gento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.08
Gabriel Ferrer passes the ball forward to Nicolas Farinos. Nicolas Farinos flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Rubio. Pedro Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Moya.
22.56
Don Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.30
Markus Jahn makes a probing pass to Alfredo Helguera. Alfredo Helguera advances with the ball. Alfredo Helguera finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.27
Jose Moya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Helguera. Alfredo Helguera surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Helguera finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.52
Gabriel Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes knocks the ball forward to Pedro Rubio but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.42
Carlos Carrasco catches Jose Moya on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Moya gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Pablo Roman barges into Pedro Rubio. The referee calls over Pablo Roman and warns him to calm down! Pedro Rubio grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Real Zaragoza kick off the second half!
47.28
Claudio Marcos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Marin. Luis Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Gento. Andres Gento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Juan Rodriquez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.31
Nicolas Farinos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Rubio. Pedro Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.48
Alfredo Helguera kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Saez. Arturo Saez tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.09
Markus Jahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Montero. Pedro Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Marin. Luis Marin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.30
Alfredo Helguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Marin. Luis Marin plays a perfect one-two with Arturo Saez and rushes in on goal... Luis Marin tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
71.30
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
75.26
Don Morrison makes a simple pass to Pedro Rubio. Pedro Rubio goes all the way! Pedro Rubio tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.54
Gabriel Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Carrasco. Carlos Carrasco sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Rubio but the linesman indicates offside!
81.13
Markus Jahn surges forward with the ball. Markus Jahn makes a probing pass to Andres Gento. Andres Gento goes all the way! Andres Gento shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
84.29
Union Las Palmas are easily keeping Real Zaragoza at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
85.54
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.30
Nicolas Farinos knocks the ball forward to Pedro Rubio. Pedro Rubio shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Helguera of Union Las Palmas
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
24.7%
46.8%
28.6%

Scorers