Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 9,970 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Suarez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Suarez.
0.00
0-0Salamanca start the match!
4.20
0-0Martin Pastor threads a neat ball through to Enzo Manari. Enzo Manari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Caminero.
10.27
0-0Frederico Montero hits a low pass to Nelson Mentink. Nelson Mentink finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Cristiano Sousa manages to gather it effortlessly.
14.40
Rafael Romero makes a simple pass to Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Arias. Albert Arias is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Luke Simonsen manages to gather it.
15.52
0-0Felipe Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Manari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enzo Manari shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
16.54
Danny Van Der Luer sees Patricio Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Vidal passes the ball forward to Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
18.22
0-0Robin Engelaar hacks Jose Jimenez from behind! Robin Engelaar is given a warning by the referee! Jose Jimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.14
Frederico Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Robin Engelaar. Robin Engelaar whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
24.55
0-0Jose Ortega comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Roman. Jose Ortega is shown the yellow card! Hugo Roman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.57
1-0Rafael Romero threads a neat ball through to Albert Arias. Albert Arias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Luke Simonsen had no chance!! Goal for Salamanca!
33.42
Patricio Vidal barges into Ivan Arias. The referee calls over Patricio Vidal and warns him to calm down! Ivan Arias runs off the knock.
33.42
1-0Salamanca are in full control of this game.
38.28
Jimmy Cassard runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jimmy Cassard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Luke Simonsen reads it well. Good save!
40.02
Alfredo Caminero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Vidal. Seeing a gap ahead, Patricio Vidal plays the ball forward to Nelson Mentink. Nelson Mentink makes a simple pass, allowing Eduardo Caballero to run into the box. Eduardo Caballero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
42.36
Rafael Romero makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Romero shoots from 25 yards but Luke Simonsen is on top of it.
45.00
Ivan Arias makes a probing pass to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero knocks the ball forward to Albert Arias. Albert Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Salamanca appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Deportivo Alaves start the second half!
48.16
Ivan Arias darts forward. Ivan Arias passes the ball forward to Albert Arias. Albert Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Ortega.
49.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Montero laces a through ball forward to Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Engelaar. Robin Engelaar knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
57.26
Jose Ortega hits it upfield. Nelson Mentink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
59.57
Jose Jimenez hits a low pass to Jimmy Cassard. Jimmy Cassard picks a pass forward to Enzo Manari. Enzo Manari lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Arias. Albert Arias makes a deft header but Luke Simonsen is on top of it.
60.16
1-1Salamanca have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Owen replacing Rafael Romero and Adolfo Prieto replacing Albert Arias .
65.52
Patricio Vidal plays the ball forward to Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.54
1-1Jose Jimenez clumsily knocks into Robin Engelaar. Jose Jimenez is shown the yellow card! Robin Engelaar stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.54
1-1Free kick to Deportivo Alaves just outside the area...
68.11
Nelson Mentink slowly runs up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
69.37
Patricio Vidal makes an attacking run forward. Patricio Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.56
Patricio Vidal makes a probing pass to Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Mentink. Nelson Mentink makes a deft header. It's there!! Cristiano Sousa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.33
Patricio Vidal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robin Engelaar. Robin Engelaar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.57
Felipe Garcia chips the ball to his team mate, Enzo Manari. Enzo Manari shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Luke Simonsen.
84.15
Jimmy Cassard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Prieto. Adolfo Prieto tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.10
Jimmy Cassard knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Prieto. Adolfo Prieto tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.51
Alfredo Caminero comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Roman. The referee calls over Alfredo Caminero and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Roman is taking some rough treatment out there!
89.09
Alfredo Caminero receives the ball from a throw-in from Antonio Mora. Alfredo Caminero sees space and advances. Alfredo Caminero knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Engelaar. Robin Engelaar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Cristiano Sousa picks it out of the air!
90.00
Jimmy Cassard knocks the ball forward to Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Luke Simonsen!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
24.7%
45.7%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luke Simonsen of Deportivo Alaves |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Sousa (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Peiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Jimenez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Ivan Arias (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Felipe Garcia (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Romero (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jimmy Cassard (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Pastor (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hugo Roman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Albert Arias (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Enzo Manari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfred Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Nunez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adolfo Prieto (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Luke Simonsen (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Danny Van Der Luer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Caminero (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Jose Ortega (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Antonio Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederico Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Patricio Vidal (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Darl Frijters (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nelson Mentink (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Eduardo Caballero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Robin Engelaar (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Arturo Menendez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ousmane Papin (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jannes Kromkamp (MID) | 0 | |