Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 9,085 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Real Valladolid kick off and get the match underway!
12.21
0-0Ernesto Carcedo makes a simple pass to Gialuca Albonetti. Gialuca Albonetti makes a probing pass to Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.01
0-0Benjamin Elzéard knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Nunez. Francisco Nunez threads the ball through to Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
22.24
1-0Francisco Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Merino. Felipe Merino kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Leevi Malmberg. Leevi Malmberg powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.58
Massimo Taffarel sees a break and surges forward. Massimo Taffarel whips in a cross ball towards Leevi Malmberg. Leevi Malmberg directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
27.13
1-0Gialuca Albonetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Zubizarreta. Albert Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Nicolas Flores.
28.21
Massimo Taffarel sees space and advances. Massimo Taffarel tries a spectacular long range effort. Romero P. Montero easily smothers it.
32.50
1-0Gialuca Albonetti catches Felipe Merino on the ankles. Gialuca Albonetti is given a warning by the referee! Felipe Merino runs off the knock.
36.53
Juan-Carlos Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Zubizarreta. Albert Zubizarreta finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
38.21
Francisco Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo shoots from 25 yards. Romero P. Montero easily smothers it.
39.24
1-0Rodolfo Aguilar catches Albert Zubizarreta on the ankles. The referee calls over Rodolfo Aguilar and warns him to calm down! Albert Zubizarreta grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.38
1-0Massimo Taffarel hacks Gialuca Albonetti from behind! Massimo Taffarel is shown the yellow card! Gialuca Albonetti runs off the knock.
45.00
Albert Zubizarreta clumsily knocks into Rodolfo Aguilar. The referee calls over Albert Zubizarreta and warns him to calm down! Rodolfo Aguilar stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Real Zaragoza kick off!
47.21
Juan-Carlos Redondo flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Zubizarreta. Albert Zubizarreta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.44
1-0Francisco Nunez flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo passes the ball forward but Sebastian Menendez is offside!
53.28
Patricio Navarro brings the ball forward. Patricio Navarro passes the ball forward to Albert Zubizarreta. Albert Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.50
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
55.15
Francisco Nunez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo shoots from distance but it flies wide!
57.39
Patricio Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Hackworth. Julian Hackworth makes a probing pass to Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Merino.
61.10
Gabriel Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Hackworth. Julian Hackworth brings the ball forward. Julian Hackworth knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Zubizarreta. Albert Zubizarreta powers a header at goal. Nicolas Flores easily smothers it.
63.43
Benjamin Elzéard kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Nunez. Francisco Nunez makes a probing pass to Leevi Malmberg. Leevi Malmberg whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
65.41
Francisco Suarez sees space and advances. Francisco Suarez passes the ball forward to Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez flicks the ball with his head. Sebastian Menendez scores for Real Valladolid!!
71.26
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
73.50
Felipe Merino knocks the ball forward to Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Romero P. Montero manages to gather it comfortably.
77.16
Ernesto Carcedo makes a probing pass to Ernesto Helguera. Ernesto Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Zubizarreta. Albert Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.59
Ernesto Helguera kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Zubizarreta. Albert Zubizarreta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Merino.
81.57
Gialuca Albonetti threads the ball through to Albert Zubizarreta. Albert Zubizarreta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Suarez.
85.55
Francisco Nunez makes a simple pass to Leevi Malmberg. Leevi Malmberg tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.59
Real Valladolid are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%
Scorers