Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Deportivo Alaves. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio  Dominguez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Salamanca kick off!
2.44
Gregorio Barkero makes a simple pass to Romero P. Gonzalez. Romero P. Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Flores. Eugenio Flores knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Steffen Perez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.34
Hugo Munoz catches Hugo José Mari on the ankles. The referee brings Hugo Munoz to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo José Mari runs off the knock.
6.11
Hugo José Mari makes a simple pass to Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.22
From the throw-in, Gregorio Barkero picks out Wilfred Ricci. Wilfred Ricci threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Flores. Eugenio Flores plays a one-two with Alfredo Carrasco and advances towards the goal... Pascal Schäfer catches Eugenio Flores on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
20.10
Hugo José Mari passes the ball forward to Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens whips in a cross ball towards Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.33
Gregorio Barkero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Flores. Eugenio Flores plays the ball forward to Daizo Ihara who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Daizo Ihara provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Steffen Perez manages to gather it.
33.09
Hugo José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Mario Warmuz controls it well on his chest. Fernando Mario Warmuz shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.52
Andre Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Regis De Vlieger collects the pass. Regis De Vlieger laces a weighted ball forward to Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Nils Kohler smothers it!
39.44
Regis De Vlieger flicks a high pass forward. Florian Ahrens collects the pass. Florian Ahrens edges inside the box! Florian Ahrens rockets a shot on goal but Nils Kohler is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
45.00
Andre Pinto clumsily knocks into Eugenio Flores. The referee warns Andre Pinto to calm down! Eugenio Flores stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Salamanca appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation. The Salamanca players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves get the second half underway!
55.04
Regis De Vlieger sees Florian Ahrens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Ahrens lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nils Kohler with no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
60.13
Deportivo Alaves have made 2 substitutions with Olivier Kanté replacing Claudio Pirri and Alexandre Soares replacing Hugo José Mari .
61.14
Alexandre Soares threads a neat ball through to Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Andres Santos blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
65.17
Hugo Munoz chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Barkero. Gregorio Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Flores collects the pass. Eugenio Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Schäfer.
66.03
Gregorio Barkero flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Carrasco who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Carrasco shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Steffen Perez smothers it!
71.56
With a delightful solo run, Regis De Vlieger stretches the opposition's defence. Regis De Vlieger shoots from distance but Nils Kohler is on top of it.
75.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Wilfred Ricci plays the ball forward to Alfredo Carrasco. Alfredo Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Daizo Ihara. Daizo Ihara powers a header at goal but Steffen Perez is on top of it.
77.36
Salamanca have made 2 substitutions with Valerio Dicara replacing Hugo Munoz and Michelangelo Radice replacing Romero P. Gonzalez .
79.28
Gregorio Barkero flicks a high ball forward to Daizo Ihara who takes it down. Daizo Ihara shoots from 25 yards but somehow Steffen Perez manages to keep it out.
83.13
Chris Brand kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Barkero. Gregorio Barkero chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Flores. Eugenio Flores tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.38
Wilfred Ricci sees space and advances. Wilfred Ricci knocks in a cross ball towards Daizo Ihara. Daizo Ihara directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.32
Moktar Letizi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Barkero. Gregorio Barkero makes a probing pass to Eugenio Flores. Eugenio Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Perez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Regis De Vlieger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens shoots from long range. Solid save from Nils Kohler.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
27.8%
44.4%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Pennant of Deportivo Alaves

Match Ratings
1.Nils Kohler (GK)
7
2.Hugo Munoz (DEF)
6
3.Chris Brand (DEF)
6
4.Andres Santos (DEF)
6
5.Moktar Letizi (DEF)
6
6.Wilfred Ricci (MID)
7
7.Gregorio Barkero (MID)
7
8.Daizo Ihara (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Romero P. Gonzalez (ATT)
6
10.Eugenio Flores (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Carrasco (ATT)
6
 
12.Valerio Dicara (DEF)
6
13.Graeme Godber (MID)
0
14.Michelangelo Radice (ATT)
6