Match Report


Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas     CD BadajozCD Badajoz
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Davy BeelenkampD. Beelenkamp59
G
1
G
64Jose Fortes ReyJ. Rey
Joos KleinJ. Klein74
D
2captain
D
60Juan HernandezJ. Hernandez
Neil DeaneN. Deane67
D
captain3
D
58Ernesto IbanezE. Ibanez
Scott MortonS. Morton61
D
4
D
57Christian DiakiteC. Diakite
Martin NietoM. Nieto68
M
5
D
56Eugenio CamineroE. Caminero
Julian GilJ. Gil68
M
6
M
69Hugo OrtizH. Ortiz
Enrique MoralesE. Morales66
M
7
M
68Ricardo RomanR. Roman
Denny MeeuwisD. Meeuwis64
M
8
M
59Marcos Guerrero LopezM. Guerrero Lopez
Dean JohnsonD. Johnson69
A
9
M
58Alejandro RamirezA. Ramirez
Carlos BlancC. Blanc68
A
10
A
62Stefan KnappS. Knapp
Nicolas HelgueraN. Helguera59
A
11
A
53Oscar MerinoO. Merino
 
Gavin BeagrieG. Beagrie59
G
12
G
58Arturo CarmonaA. Carmona
Rodolfo LeonR. Leon58
D
13
M
55Matt McallisterM. Mcallister
Sergio MangoneS. Mangone56
D
14
D
53Edmundo VergesE. Verges

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to CD Badajoz. A crowd of 9,811 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto  Soto.


0.00
The whistle blows and CD Badajoz get the match underway!
2.01
Alejandro Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Oscar Merino. Oscar Merino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Knapp but the linesman indicates offside!
4.12
Joos Klein knocks the ball forward to Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales flicks a high pass forward to Dean Johnson who brings the ball under control. Dean Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Fortes Rey picks it out of the air!
6.48
Hugo Ortiz makes a simple pass to Stefan Knapp. Stefan Knapp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Morton.
10.55
Hugo Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Knapp who takes it down. Stefan Knapp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Deane.
12.59
Joos Klein makes a simple pass to Julian Gil. Julian Gil makes a simple pass to Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Diakite.
18.06
Martin Nieto plays the ball forward to Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.49
Ricardo Roman hacks Denny Meeuwis from behind! Ricardo Roman is warned by the referee! Denny Meeuwis runs off the knock.
22.12
Scott Morton breaks forward. Scott Morton takes it forward alone. Scott Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.48
Alejandro Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Merino. Oscar Merino tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
32.43
CD Badajoz have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Verges replacing Alejandro Ramirez and Matt Mcallister replacing Eugenio Caminero and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
38.41
Hugo Ortiz knocks the ball forward to Oscar Merino. Oscar Merino shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
40.08
Julian Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.55
Juan Hernandez passes the ball forward to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz passes the ball forward to Oscar Merino. Oscar Merino plays a one-two with Stefan Knapp and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Oscar Merino provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Ernesto Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Hugo Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Merino. Oscar Merino powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oscar Merino!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. CD Badajoz also appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Badajoz players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas kick off!
47.53
Martin Nieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.07
Hugo Ortiz makes a probing pass to Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.37
Enrique Morales changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. With a superhuman jump, Dean Johnson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Dean Johnson scores for Union Las Palmas!!
60.20
With some swift thinking, Julian Gil plays the ball forward to Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc cuts inside the box! Carlos Blanc rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.17
Ernesto Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Knapp. Stefan Knapp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davy Beelenkamp who gathers it comfortably.
67.41
Scott Morton threads the ball through to Denny Meeuwis. Denny Meeuwis threads a neat ball through to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
77.34
Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Sergio Mangone replacing Carlos Blanc .
81.19
Joos Klein makes a strong solo run forward. Joos Klein makes an attacking run forward. Joos Klein threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.30
Neil Deane makes a simple pass to Julian Gil. Julian Gil kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Union Las Palmas

CD Badajoz
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
30.8%
42.3%
26.9%

Scorers
Carlos Blanc 18
Dean Johnson 53
Oscar Merino 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Blanc of Union Las Palmas

Match Ratings
1.Davy Beelenkamp (GK)
6
2.Joos Klein (DEF)
7
3.Neil Deane (DEF)
7
4.Scott Morton (DEF)
7
5.Martin Nieto (MID)
6
6.Julian Gil (MID)
6
7.Enrique Morales (MID)
7
8.Denny Meeuwis (MID)
6
9.Dean Johnson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Carlos Blanc (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Nicolas Helguera (ATT)
7
 
12.Gavin Beagrie (GK)
0
13.Rodolfo Leon (DEF)
0
14.Sergio Mangone (DEF)
6

1.Jose Fortes Rey (GK)
6
2.Juan Hernandez (DEF)
6
3.Ernesto Ibanez (DEF)
6
4.Christian Diakite (DEF)
6
5.Eugenio Caminero (DEF)
6
6.Hugo Ortiz (MID)
9
7.Ricardo Roman (MID)
6
8.Marcos Guerrero Lopez (MID)
6
9.Alejandro Ramirez (MID)
6
10.Stefan Knapp (ATT)
6
11.Oscar Merino (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Arturo Carmona (GK)
0
13.Matt Mcallister (MID)
6
14.Edmundo Verges (DEF)
6