Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Real Oviedo. A crowd of 9,563 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Oviedo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Dominguez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Oviedo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Dominguez.
0.00
Deportivo Alaves start the game by kicking off the first half!
12.20
Frederico Montero laces a through ball forward to Nelson Mentink. Nelson Mentink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.52
Diaw Appoloni knocks the ball forward to Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
21.57
Jose Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cortes collects the pass. Gabriel Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.13
Martin Vazquez sees Diaw Appoloni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Diaw Appoloni stretches the opposition's defence. Diaw Appoloni knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco powers a header at goal but it is deflected wide by Antonio Mora.
23.27
It's a corner kick. Pedro Vila kicks a low ball out wide. Diaw Appoloni shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.52
Bill Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Morales controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.25
Alfredo Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Bill Sherwood controls it well on his chest. Bill Sherwood flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Mentink who brings the ball under control. Nelson Mentink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Vazquez.
40.25
Romero P. Pascual deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Real Oviedo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Oviedo players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Real Oviedo kick off the second half!
49.23
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.04
Bill Sherwood catches Gabriel Cortes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Cortes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.56
Alfredo Caminero sees Bill Sherwood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Sherwood brings the ball forward. Bill Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Peiro.
61.29
Diaw Appoloni threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.03
Pedro Vila threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin cuts inside the box! Gabriel Martin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.59
Gabriel Cortes sees Juan Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Carrasco tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.33
Alfredo Caminero makes a simple pass to Frederico Montero. Frederico Montero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Amdy Fournel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.34
Pedro Vila makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
79.39
Frederico Montero makes a simple pass to Nelson Mentink. Nelson Mentink runs straight at the defence! Martin Vazquez clumsily knocks into Nelson Mentink. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
81.26
Diaw Appoloni sees a break and surges forward. Diaw Appoloni shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
84.37
Bill Sherwood advances with the ball. Bill Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.39
Gabriel Cortes takes it forward alone. Gabriel Cortes shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.17
Jose Ortega barges into Gabriel Martin. The referee calls over Jose Ortega and warns him to calm down! Gabriel Martin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
38%
45.1%
16.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Morales of Deportivo Alaves |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luke Simonsen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Danny Van Der Luer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Ortega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederico Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bill Sherwood (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 8. | Darl Frijters (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nelson Mentink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eduardo Morales (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Eduardo Caballero (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Patricio Vidal (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arturo Menendez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ousmane Papin (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Amdy Fournel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Peiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luuk Nok (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edmundo Jimenez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gabriel Cortes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Romero P. Pascual (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Diaw Appoloni (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Pedro Vila (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Martin (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Juan Carrasco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ernesto Gutierrez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan-Carlos Castro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Jimenez (DEF) | 0 | |









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