Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Albacete Balompie. 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 Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco  Moreno.


0.00
Albacete Balompie kick off and get the first half underway!
4.31
Without breaking stride, Pasquale Moscardi plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa threads a neat ball through to Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
8.44
Seth Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Reyes. Patricio Reyes hits a low pass to Alberto Moreno. Alberto Moreno tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Abdul Lolo manages to gather it easily.
18.14
Seyni Gope-Fenepej chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Moreno. Alberto Moreno plays a quick one-two with Patricio Reyes and rushes in on goal... Alberto Moreno cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Abdul Lolo manages to keep it out.
20.35
Rafael Ferreira brings the ball forward. Rafael Ferreira passes the ball forward to Patricio Reyes. Patricio Reyes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
26.31
Antonis Kouris chips the ball to his team mate, Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
30.07
Matt Hendry hacks Sebastiao Costa from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastiao Costa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.19
Antonis Kouris flicks the ball to his team mate, Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Cruz. With a superhuman jump, Pedro Cruz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Liam Correa is on top of his game. Excellent save!
36.29
Matt Hendry catches Antonis Kouris on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Hendry and warns him to calm down! Antonis Kouris gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.13
Marcos Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Seth Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seth Smith sees space and advances. Seth Smith finds some space and shoots from distance. Abdul Lolo gets down and covers it.
44.11
Sebastiao Costa makes a simple pass to Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray whips in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Raffaele Baldi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
Matt Hendry brings the ball forward. Matt Hendry passes the ball forward but Alberto Moreno is offside!
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. Albacete Balompie 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
Real Valladolid kick off and get the second half underway!
48.52
Antonis Kouris changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonis Kouris makes a probing pass to Brett Vivas but he's offside!
49.11
With vision, Seyni Gope-Fenepej laces a through ball forward to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero rushes past Pasquale Moscardi! Ernesto Montero comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Abdul Lolo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.38
Antonis Kouris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.57
Antonis Kouris plays the ball forward to Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas lofts in a cross ball towards Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Rafael Ferreira and the loose ball is cleared up field.
57.46
Antonis Kouris hits a low pass to Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Cruz but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.14
Antonis Kouris hits a low pass to Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer shoots from 25 yards. Liam Correa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.20
Seth Smith threads the ball through to Patricio Reyes. Patricio Reyes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Abdul Lolo.
64.07
Corner kick to Albacete Balompie. Matt Hendry plays it to the far post. Seth Smith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.26
Sebastiao Costa flicks a high ball forward to Brett Vivas who takes it down. Brett Vivas shoots from distance but Liam Correa reads it well. Fabulous stop!
69.23
Antonis Kouris comes in with a late challenge on Seyni Gope-Fenepej. Antonis Kouris is shown the yellow card! Seyni Gope-Fenepej stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.55
Without breaking stride, Antonis Kouris plays the ball forward to Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.43
Jan Petersen knocks the ball forward to Antonis Kouris. Antonis Kouris flicks a high pass forward. Brett Vivas comfortably collects the pass. Brett Vivas passes the ball forward but Nikos Van Der Luer is offside!
81.29
Sebastiao Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Liam Correa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
84.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Raffaele Baldi picks a pass forward to Seth Smith. Seth Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Reyes. Patricio Reyes edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Patricio Reyes provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Dylan Galletti.
85.17
Matt Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Moreno. Alberto Moreno cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Alberto Moreno provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.44
Pasquale Moscardi knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonis Kouris. Antonis Kouris passes the ball forward to Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer shoots from 20 yards but Liam Correa is on top of it.
90.00
Matt Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Montero who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Reyes. Patricio Reyes beats his man to it with a header. Dylan Galletti steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
7
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
25.7%
45.7%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nikos Van Der Luer of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings
1.Abdul Lolo (GK)
7
2.Vicente Valencia (DEF)
6
3.Pasquale Moscardi (DEF)
6
4.Jan Petersen (DEF)
6
5.Dylan Galletti (DEF)
6
6.Sebastiao Costa (MID)
6
7.Antonis Kouris (MID)yellow card
8
8.Sidney Gray (ATT)
6
9.Nikos Van Der Luer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Brett Vivas (ATT)
7
11.Pedro Cruz (ATT)
7
 
12.Krunoslaw Nappi (DEF)
0
13.Daniel Ream (MID)
0
14.Pieter Oliveira (ATT)
0

1.Liam Correa (GK)
8
2.Raffaele Baldi (DEF)
6
3.Rafael Ferreira (DEF)
6
4.Gijs Landzaat (DEF)
6
5.Marcos Velasco (DEF)
6
6.Seyni Gope-Fenepej (MID)
7
7.Seth Smith (MID)
7
8.Matt Hendry (MID)yellow card
6
9.Patricio Reyes (ATT)
6
10.Ernesto Montero (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alberto Moreno (ATT)
6
 
12.Jose Javier Sanz (GK)
0
13.Carlos Hidalgo (MID)
0
14.Ernesto Serrano (ATT)
0