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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Victoria where Real Jaen play host to Albacete Balompie in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Jaen and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Guardiola.


0.00
Real Jaen get the match underway!
2.43
Andres Hernandez sees Marcos Pirri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Pirri threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Del Sol. Edmundo Del Sol shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
4.42
Norman Wetherall kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.30
Marcos Pirri barges into Norman Wetherall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Norman Wetherall stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.48
Adolfo Camacho makes a probing pass to Edmundo Del Sol. Edmundo Del Sol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.11
Norman Wetherall threads the ball through to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
21.15
David Castro runs forward with the ball. With great vision, David Castro plays the ball forward to Pedro Gutierrez. Pedro Gutierrez plays a scrappy one-two with Edmundo Del Sol and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pedro Gutierrez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.34
Marcos Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Gutierrez who takes it down. Pedro Gutierrez shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.24
Norman Wetherall passes the ball forward to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Daniel Blanco.
30.09
Andres Marin flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Pirri controls it well on his chest. Marcos Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Del Sol. Edmundo Del Sol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Samuele Monaco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.56
Julian Saez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Saez whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano connects with a diving header but is denied by Daniel Blanco. Excellent save.
36.04
Edmundo Del Sol comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Medina. The referee brings Edmundo Del Sol to one side and gives him a warning! Alejandro Medina stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.29
Sebastian Carmona hits a low pass to Alfredo Rey. Alfredo Rey kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
40.07
David Castro barges into Antonio Lozano. The referee warns David Castro to calm down! Antonio Lozano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Alfredo Rey threads a neat ball through to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Jaen appear unchanged since the first half. Albacete Balompie have changed their lineup with David Van Der Meyde replacing Edmundo Del Sol. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Albacete Balompie start the second half!
48.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Norman Wetherall laces a through ball forward to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.51
Julian Saez flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Vazquez who takes it down. Roberto Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Daniel Blanco.
55.17
Martin Crespo advances with the ball. Martin Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards David Van Der Meyde. David Van Der Meyde connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
57.03
Marcos Pirri barges into Norman Wetherall. The referee calls over Marcos Pirri and warns him to calm down! Norman Wetherall runs off the knock.
60.00
Albacete Balompie have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Ferrer replacing Marcos Pirri .
61.03
Norman Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
63.04
Sebastian Carmona advances with the ball. Sebastian Carmona makes a simple pass to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
65.24
Julian Saez hacks Roberto Herrero from behind! The referee brings Julian Saez to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Herrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.12
Sebastian Carmona laces a weighted ball forward to Julian Saez. Julian Saez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Lozano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
71.04
Juan-Carlos Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Norman Wetherall. The referee brings Juan-Carlos Ferrer to one side and gives him a warning! Norman Wetherall gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.30
Norman Wetherall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Antunes.
78.38
Sebastian Carmona sweeps the ball long. Antonio Lozano shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
87.58
Sebastian Carmona plays the ball forward to Julian Saez. Julian Saez flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Vazquez who brings the ball under control. Roberto Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Castro.
89.22
Arturo Molina takes it forward alone. Arturo Molina knocks the ball forward to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Del Sol of Albacete Balompie

Match Ratings