Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 16,188 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico  Medina.


0.00
Numancia get the match underway!
3.30
Patricio Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Mora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Mora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Castillo but the linesman indicates offside!
4.07
Martin Garcia chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Ramos. Patricio Ramos threads a neat ball through to Samir Schell. Samir Schell plays the ball forward to Ernesto Mora who has made a great run into the box. Ernesto Mora shoots from just inside the box but somehow Carlos Guardiola manages to keep it out.
9.51
Martin Garcia flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Ramos who takes it down. Eugenio Ramos makes a probing pass to Samir Schell. Samir Schell knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Mora. Some silky footwork from Ernesto Mora provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Rodolfo Troise. Excellent block.
12.34
With vision, Patricio Ramos laces a through ball forward to Ernesto Mora. Ernesto Mora plays a quick one-two with Patricio Castillo and rushes in on goal... Ernesto Mora looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Carlos Guardiola!
15.01
Alfredo Benussi threads the ball through to Ernesto Mora. Ernesto Mora tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.15
Gregorio Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ramos. Eugenio Ramos knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Mora. Ernesto Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Castillo. Patricio Castillo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
30.52
Yohan Maqua makes a probing pass to Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.43
Alfredo Benussi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Castillo. Patricio Castillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Ritchie.
34.37
Yohan Maqua knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Helguera who gathers it comfortably.
39.42
Fernando Marquez darts forward. Fernando Marquez plays a scrappy one-two with Patricio Castillo and advances towards the goal... Fernando Marquez shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
42.52
Alfredo Benussi passes the ball forward to Samir Schell. Samir Schell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Carlos Guardiola comfortably smothers it!
44.45
Eduardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Rodriquez controls it well on his chest. Antonio Rodriquez whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Oscar Jr. Magoni is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off the second half!
48.45
Yohan Maqua sees Antonio Rodriquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Garcia.
49.42
Rodolfo Troise lofts the ball long. Antonio Rodriquez makes a probing pass between the defence to Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Albert Helguera reads it well. Excellent keeping!
54.28
Eugenio Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Mora. Ernesto Mora plays a one-two with Samir Schell and rushes in on goal... Ernesto Mora comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
55.59
Duncan Ritchie comes in with a high challenge, catching Ernesto Mora with his studs. Duncan Ritchie is shown the red card!! Ernesto Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.23
Alfredo Benussi kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Schell. Samir Schell knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Castillo. Patricio Castillo beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
60.52
Union Las Palmas have made 3 substitutions with Leon Buchwald replacing Gregorio Aguilar, Hannes Ritzinger replacing Alfredo Benussi and Francisco Flores replacing Patricio Castillo .
61.54
Fernando Marquez threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Mora. Ernesto Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.55
Eduardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Castillo collects the pass. Romero P. Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Garcia.
81.01
Eduardo Jardim knocks the ball forward to Bakary Meyer. Bakary Meyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Jr. Magoni.
83.36
Eduardo Jardim threads the ball through to Bakary Meyer. Bakary Meyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Helguera who gathers it comfortably.
84.54
Leon Buchwald boots it upfield. Samir Schell shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.38
Hannes Ritzinger flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Flores controls it well on his chest. Francisco Flores knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Schell. Samir Schell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Carlos Guardiola is on top of his game. Good save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
34.4%
65.6%
Play Area
34.4%
40.6%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Guardiola of Numancia

Match Ratings