Match Report
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| Murcia | Murcia |  |  | Union Las Palmas | Union Las Palmas | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jody Keegan | J. Keegan |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Davy Beelenkamp | D. Beelenkamp | |||||||||
| Francisco Carcedo | F. Carcedo |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Joos Klein | J. Klein | |||||||||
| Jose Gil | J. Gil | | 60 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 67 | | Neil Deane | N. Deane | ||||||||
| Frederico Reyes | F. Reyes | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 |  | Scott Morton | S. Morton | |||||||||
| Luis Hidalgo | L. Hidalgo | | 52 | D | | 5 | | M | 68 | | Julian Gil | J. Gil | |||||||||
| Enrique Cano | E. Cano | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Enrique Morales | E. Morales | |||||||||
| Rodolfo Crespo | R. Crespo | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Denny Meeuwis | D. Meeuwis | |||||||||
| Mauricio Sanchez | M. Sanchez | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Claudio Ferrer | C. Ferrer | |||||||||
| Malcolm Cooper | M. Cooper | | 51 | M | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Dean Johnson | D. Johnson | |||||||||
| Martin Marquitos | M. Marquitos | | 47 | M | | | 10 | | A | 68 |  | Carlos Blanc | C. Blanc | ||||||||
| Ivan Rubio | I. Rubio | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Nicolas Helguera | N. Helguera | |||||||||
| Felipe Vidal | F. Vidal | | 62 | A | | 12 | | G | 59 | | Gavin Beagrie | G. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Carlton Craddock | C. Craddock | | 60 | A | | 13 | | D | 58 | | Rodolfo Leon | R. Leon | |||||||||
| Victor Segarra | V. Segarra | | 57 | G | | 14 | | D | 56 |  | Sergio Mangone | S. Mangone | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at La Condomina where Murcia play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 9,120 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Murcia are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juli‡n Carcedo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Murcia are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juli‡n Carcedo.
0.00
0-0Murcia start the match!
2.36
0-0Rodolfo Crespo kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Rubio. Ivan Rubio tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Davy Beelenkamp manages to gather it effortlessly.
3.12
0-0Malcolm Cooper threads a neat ball through to Ivan Rubio. Ivan Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davy Beelenkamp who gathers it comfortably.
4.46
0-0Joos Klein comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Rubio. Joos Klein is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Rubio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.52
0-0Jose Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Sanchez. Mauricio Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Rubio. Ivan Rubio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
9.18
0-0Enrique Morales catches Jose Gil on the ankles. Enrique Morales is given a warning by the referee! Jose Gil runs off the knock.
12.46
Enrique Cano makes a probing pass to Ivan Rubio. Ivan Rubio shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
21.43
Joos Klein hits a low pass to Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales laces a weighted ball forward to Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Helguera. With a superhuman jump, Nicolas Helguera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.32
Enrique Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Ivan Rubio catches Scott Morton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Morton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Murcia have changed their lineup with Victor Segarra replacing Malcolm Cooper and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas get the second half underway!
47.13
Claudio Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Jody Keegan. What a save!
49.48
Neil Deane sees Claudio Ferrer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.54
Luis Hidalgo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Crespo. Rodolfo Crespo hits a low pass to Ivan Rubio. Ivan Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Marquitos. Martin Marquitos powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
53.20
Rodolfo Crespo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Rubio. Ivan Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davy Beelenkamp who gathers it comfortably.
55.50
Denny Meeuwis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson shoots from 25 yards but somehow Jody Keegan manages to keep it out.
63.35
0-1With a delightful solo run, Julian Gil stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Gil whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.39
Scott Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Gil. Julian Gil flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Helguera who takes it down. Nicolas Helguera knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jody Keegan.
72.08
0-1Corner kick to Union Las Palmas. Denny Meeuwis plays it to the far post. Martin Marquitos reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.22
0-1Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Sergio Mangone replacing Carlos Blanc .
87.33
Jose Gil flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Cano collects the pass. Enrique Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Marquitos. Martin Marquitos shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.02
Enrique Cano passes the ball forward to Martin Marquitos. Martin Marquitos whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Rubio. Ivan Rubio beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Claudio Ferrer barges into Rodolfo Crespo. Claudio Ferrer is given a warning by the referee! Rodolfo Crespo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
28.4%
44.4%
27.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Helguera of Union Las Palmas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jody Keegan (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Francisco Carcedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Gil (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Frederico Reyes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Luis Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Enrique Cano (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rodolfo Crespo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Sanchez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Malcolm Cooper (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Marquitos (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ivan Rubio (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Felipe Vidal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlton Craddock (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Victor Segarra (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Davy Beelenkamp (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Joos Klein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Deane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Morton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Julian Gil (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Enrique Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Denny Meeuwis (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Claudio Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dean Johnson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Carlos Blanc (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nicolas Helguera (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Gavin Beagrie (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Leon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sergio Mangone (DEF) | 6 | |