Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Real Zaragoza. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Moreno.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Moreno.
0.00
0-0Real Valladolid kick off!
2.49
0-0Jan Petersen flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiao Costa who brings the ball under control. Sebastiao Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alpay Kayis.
4.17
0-1Sebastien Blanc controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Medina. Arturo Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Hibram Guevara. Hibram Guevara connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.04
0-1Antonis Kouris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer lofts in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Jaakko Gadd.
14.19
0-1Dylan Galletti flicks a high pass forward. Antonis Kouris controls it well on his chest. Antonis Kouris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz threads the ball through to Nikos Van Der Luer but he's offside!
20.01
0-1Fouzi Sektioui flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Del Sol collects the pass. Roberto Del Sol takes it forward alone. Roberto Del Sol shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.08
Jan Petersen kicks a strong pass forward to Antonis Kouris. Antonis Kouris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas plays a one-two with Pedro Cruz and rushes in on goal... Brett Vivas strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.05
Roberto Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Hibram Guevara controls it well on his chest. Hibram Guevara finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
26.36
Antonis Kouris sees Pieter Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pieter Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fouzi Sektioui.
28.41
Alpay Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Sebastien Blanc holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastien Blanc controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Lalas. Mario Lalas knocks in a cross ball towards Hibram Guevara. Hibram Guevara beats his man to it with a header. Bob Damman punches it away to safety.
30.36
Alpay Kayis sees Sebastien Blanc in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastien Blanc brings the ball forward. Sebastien Blanc makes a probing pass to Eduardo Baez but he's offside!
36.52
Sebastiao Costa receives the ball from a throw-in from Antonis Kouris. Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastiao Costa plays the ball forward to Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas knocks in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
38.24
0-1Antonis Kouris makes a probing pass to Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer knocks in a cross ball towards Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Alpay Kayis.
45.00
Sebastien Blanc makes a probing pass to Arturo Medina. Arturo Medina whips in a cross ball towards Hibram Guevara. Hibram Guevara connects with a diving header but is denied by Facundo Alonso. Excellent block.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid appear unchanged since the first half. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Valladolid players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza kick off!
49.11
Sebastiao Costa flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Cruz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.13
Sebastien Blanc makes an attacking run forward. Sebastien Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
55.00
Antonis Kouris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jaakko Gadd easily gets down and covers it.
59.43
1-1Dylan Galletti barges into Mario Lalas. Dylan Galletti is shown the yellow card! Mario Lalas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.03
1-1Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Anders Olesen replacing Oscar Romero .
63.12
Jan Petersen knocks the ball forward to Antonis Kouris. Antonis Kouris sees Brett Vivas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brett Vivas knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz beats his man to it with a header. Jaakko Gadd comfortably punches it away to safety.
66.12
Showing composure, Fouzi Sektioui plays the ball forward to Sebastien Blanc. Sebastien Blanc threads a neat ball through to Arturo Medina. Arturo Medina tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
71.22
Sebastien Blanc knocks the ball forward to Arturo Medina. Arturo Medina shoots from 20 yards but somehow Bob Damman manages to keep it out.
79.58
Antonis Kouris flicks a high pass forward. Brett Vivas controls it well on his chest. Brett Vivas lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.58
Sebastien Blanc surges forward with the ball. Sebastien Blanc shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
85.15
Sebastien Blanc threads a neat ball through to Arturo Medina. Arturo Medina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Petersen.
87.03
Sebastiao Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas lofts in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
25.4%
45.1%
29.6%
Scorers
| Pieter Oliveira 49, 87 Pedro Cruz 80 | Hibram Guevara 4 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pieter Oliveira of Real Valladolid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bob Damman (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Facundo Alonso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jan Petersen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dylan Galletti (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Silvio Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastiao Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Antonis Kouris (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pieter Oliveira (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Nikos Van Der Luer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brett Vivas (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Pedro Cruz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Krunoslaw Nappi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Ream (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sidney Gray (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jaakko Gadd (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dmitri Blokhin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alpay Kayis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fouzi Sektioui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oscar Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Del Sol (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sebastien Blanc (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Arturo Medina (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hibram Guevara (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Eduardo Baez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Lalas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Augustine Enyinnaya (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anders Olesen (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Gil (MID) | 0 | |