Match Report


Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza     Levante UDLevante UD
Robert McfadyenRobert Mcfadyen Computer Player Computer Player
Jaakko GaddJ. Gadd80
G
1
G
65Jose Javier HernandezJ. Hernandez
Dmitri BlokhinD. Blokhin75
D
2
D
72Romero P. HerreroR. Herrero
Alpay KayisA. Kayis79
D
3
D
64Stuart HansenS. Hansen
Oscar RomeroO. Romero76
D
captain4
D
57Victor BravoV. Bravo
Youri ShoukovY. Shoukov85
D
5
M
68Carlos CastroC. Castro
Sebastian GilS. Gil79
M
6captain
M
67Paulo AndradeP. Andrade
Anders OlesenA. Olesen80
M
7
M
67Alfredo BarkeroA. Barkero
Arturo MedinaA. Medina75
A
8
M
66Andres GuardiolaA. Guardiola
Mario LalasM. Lalas76
A
9
A
74Paul McStayP. McStay
Eduardo BaezE. Baez84
A
10
A
66Andy GlassA. Glass
Hibram GuevaraH. Guevara74
A
11
A
64Edmundo SuarezE. Suarez
 
Augustine EnyinnayaA. Enyinnaya80
A
12
G
61Felipe MarcosF. Marcos
Eugenio LopezE. Lopez76
M
13
A
61Gregorio LopezG. Lopez
Roberto Del SolR. Del Sol78
M
14
A
58Alberto IzquierdoA. Izquierdo

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Levante UD. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo  Diez.


0.00
Levante UD get the match underway!
2.33
Edmundo Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Romero. Edmundo Suarez is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Romero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.48
Alfredo Barkero surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Barkero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
4.43
Anders Olesen flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Medina who takes it down. Arturo Medina whips in a cross ball towards Mario Lalas. Romero P. Herrero comes in with a late challenge on Mario Lalas. Mario Lalas appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
6.33
Sebastian Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.34
Dmitri Blokhin flicks a high pass forward. Anders Olesen collects the pass. Anders Olesen surges forward with the ball. Anders Olesen plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Lalas and stumbles forward towards the goal... Anders Olesen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Jose Javier Hernandez. Excellent save.
9.27
Stuart Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero makes a simple pass to Paul McStay. Paul McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Suarez but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.02
Alfredo Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Suarez shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
21.43
Carlos Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Andy Glass. Andy Glass beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.56
Sebastian Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hibram Guevara. Hibram Guevara shoots from long range but somehow Jose Javier Hernandez manages to keep it out.
27.27
Paulo Andrade threads the ball through to Andy Glass. Andy Glass makes a probing pass between the defence to Paul McStay. Paul McStay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.01
Anders Olesen hacks Andres Guardiola from behind! The referee warns Anders Olesen to calm down! Andres Guardiola grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.24
Oscar Romero plays the ball forward to Anders Olesen. Anders Olesen sees Mario Lalas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Lalas whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.08
Sebastian Gil flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Baez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Baez passes the ball forward but Hibram Guevara is offside!
45.00
Paulo Andrade makes a beautiful solo run. Paulo Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Paul McStay but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza kick off!
48.59
Youri Shoukov sees a break and surges forward. Youri Shoukov chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Javier Hernandez who gathers it comfortably.
54.16
Alpay Kayis flicks the ball to his team mate, Anders Olesen. Anders Olesen flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Lalas. Mario Lalas runs straight at the defence! Mario Lalas strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
57.24
Paulo Andrade runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paulo Andrade finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.43
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Eugenio Lopez replacing Youri Shoukov .
61.48
Sebastian Gil clumsily knocks into Paulo Andrade. The referee warns Sebastian Gil to calm down! Paulo Andrade runs off the knock.
65.30
Anders Olesen flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Baez who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Baez runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Eduardo Baez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
67.16
Romero P. Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Andy Glass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Glass shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jaakko Gadd.
68.43
Carlos Castro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some good footwork from Andres Guardiola provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
69.54
With some swift thinking, Paulo Andrade plays the ball forward to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.11
Dmitri Blokhin pushes mid-way up the pitch. Dmitri Blokhin threads the ball through to Eduardo Baez. Eduardo Baez edges inside the box! Eduardo Baez rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.20
Anders Olesen flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Baez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Baez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Bravo.
85.51
Andres Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Andy Glass. Andy Glass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.05
Alfredo Barkero hits a low pass to Andy Glass. Andy Glass plays a scrappy one-two with Edmundo Suarez and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Andy Glass provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Real Zaragoza

Levante UD
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
28.4%
45.9%
25.7%

Scorers
Eduardo Baez 36
Mario Lalas 54
Andy Glass 21
Paul McStay 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Glass of Levante UD

Match Ratings
1.Jaakko Gadd (GK)
6
2.Dmitri Blokhin (DEF)
6
3.Alpay Kayis (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Romero (DEF)
6
5.Youri Shoukov (DEF)
6
6.Sebastian Gil (MID)
6
7.Anders Olesen (MID)
8
8.Arturo Medina (ATT)
6
9.Mario Lalas (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Eduardo Baez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Hibram Guevara (ATT)
6
 
12.Augustine Enyinnaya (ATT)
0
13.Eugenio Lopez (MID)
6
14.Roberto Del Sol (MID)
0

1.Jose Javier Hernandez (GK)
7
2.Romero P. Herrero (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Hansen (DEF)
6
4.Victor Bravo (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Castro (MID)
6
6.Paulo Andrade (MID)
7
7.Alfredo Barkero (MID)
7
8.Andres Guardiola (MID)
6
9.Paul McStay (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Andy Glass (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Edmundo Suarez (ATT)
6
 
12.Felipe Marcos (GK)
0
13.Gregorio Lopez (ATT)
0
14.Alberto Izquierdo (ATT)
0