Match Report


Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza     Real OviedoReal Oviedo
Edgar FormosaEdgar Formosa Computer Player Computer Player
Rodolfo HerreroR. Herrero71
G
1
G
67Jose GainzaJ. Gainza
Jan GelbJ. Gelb67
D
2
D
73Miguel SanzM. Sanz
Jose Fortes HelgueraJ. Helguera72
D
3
D
61Callum BremnerC. Bremner
Felipe RomeroF. Romero69
D
4captain
D
55Fernando LeonF. Leon
Julian VicenteJ. Vicente69
D
5
M
61Claudio FloresC. Flores
Vincenzo KöllerV. Köller65
M
6
M
57Nicolas José MariN. José Mari
Adolfo AndresA. Andres63
M
7
M
57Eduardo FerrerE. Ferrer
Edmundo VilaE. Vila73
M
8
M
56Duncan NivenD. Niven
Enrique PascualE. Pascual81
A
captain9
A
68Juan PrietoJ. Prieto
Carlos CortesC. Cortes59
A
10
A
61Oscar SanzO. Sanz
Gabriel MarquitosG. Marquitos64
A
11
A
57Adolfo ZubizarretaA. Zubizarreta
 
Nuno PinheiroN. Pinheiro68
G
12
G
62Paulo GomesP. Gomes
Vincenzo HelmerV. Helmer60
D
13
D
54Gregorio MartinezG. Martinez
Fernando SantosF. Santos67
A
14
G
54Victor LorenzoV. Lorenzo

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Real Oviedo. A crowd of 9,822 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Oviedo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Romero.


0.00
Real Zaragoza get the match underway!
2.43
Miguel Sanz threads a neat ball through to Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ferrer. Eduardo Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
3.33
Duncan Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto passes the ball forward to Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.55
Enrique Pascual catches Eduardo Ferrer on the ankles. Enrique Pascual is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Ferrer runs off the knock.
9.43
Felipe Romero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Vicente. Julian Vicente makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.08
Jose Fortes Helguera makes a simple pass to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Vila controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jose Gainza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That brings them level!
14.05
Miguel Sanz comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Vila. The referee calls over Miguel Sanz and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Vila hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.33
Adolfo Andres flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Köller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Köller whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual makes a convincing header but is denied by Jose Gainza. Excellent save.
22.00
Edmundo Vila takes it forward alone. Edmundo Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Cortes. Carlos Cortes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.19
Miguel Sanz breaks forward. Miguel Sanz flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Sanz who brings the ball under control. Oscar Sanz edges inside the box! Oscar Sanz comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.15
Duncan Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Rodolfo Herrero!
33.13
Jan Gelb pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jan Gelb sees Vincenzo Köller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Köller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.21
Eduardo Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Romero.
40.40
Miguel Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Flores. Claudio Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Niven. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Niven connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
44.00
Felipe Romero flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Vila collects the pass. Edmundo Vila makes a simple pass to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Köller. Vincenzo Köller finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Real Oviedo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Oviedo kick off!
48.09
Vincenzo Köller knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
53.08
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.29
Duncan Niven comes in with a late challenge on Jan Gelb. Duncan Niven is given a warning by the referee! Jan Gelb stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.20
Duncan Niven makes a probing pass to Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
63.35
Nicolas José Mari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Herrero who gathers it comfortably.
65.22
Duncan Niven makes a probing pass to Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.06
Miguel Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari makes a simple pass to Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Ferrer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Fortes Helguera barges into Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
71.45
Jose Fortes Helguera sees a break and surges forward. Jose Fortes Helguera sees Enrique Pascual in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Köller. Fernando Leon hacks Vincenzo Köller from behind! Penalty not given!!
73.19
Claudio Flores flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ferrer. Eduardo Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.34
Real Oviedo have made 2 substitutions with Gregorio Martinez replacing Nicolas José Mari and Victor Lorenzo replacing Oscar Sanz .
78.38
Without breaking stride, Miguel Sanz plays the ball forward to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Niven plays the ball forward to Adolfo Zubizarreta who has made a great run into the box. Adolfo Zubizarreta comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent block by Jan Gelb!
79.48
Gregorio Martinez makes a beautiful solo run. Gregorio Martinez rushes past Felipe Romero! Some silky footwork from Gregorio Martinez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
83.01
Miguel Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Herrero who gathers it comfortably.
84.56
Enrique Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
87.40
Felipe Romero plays the ball forward to Carlos Cortes. Carlos Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Köller. Vincenzo Köller flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
89.39
Vincenzo Köller flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual makes a looping header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Jose Gainza keeps it out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Zaragoza

Real Oviedo
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
30%
45%
25%

Scorers
Enrique Pascual 10
Carlos Cortes 22
Vincenzo Köller 44
Oscar Sanz 3, 26, 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Sanz of Real Oviedo

Match Ratings
1.Rodolfo Herrero (GK)
6
2.Jan Gelb (DEF)
6
3.Jose Fortes Helguera (DEF)
6
4.Felipe Romero (DEF)
6
5.Julian Vicente (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Köller (MID)goal scored
7
7.Adolfo Andres (MID)
6
8.Edmundo Vila (MID)
7
9.Enrique Pascual (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Carlos Cortes (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Gabriel Marquitos (ATT)
6
 
12.Nuno Pinheiro (GK)
0
13.Vincenzo Helmer (DEF)
0
14.Fernando Santos (ATT)
0

1.Jose Gainza (GK)
6
2.Miguel Sanz (DEF)yellow card
7
3.Callum Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Leon (DEF)
6
5.Claudio Flores (MID)
6
6.Nicolas José Mari (MID)
6
7.Eduardo Ferrer (MID)
6
8.Duncan Niven (MID)
7
9.Juan Prieto (ATT)
7
10.Oscar Sanz (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Adolfo Zubizarreta (ATT)
6
 
12.Paulo Gomes (GK)
0
13.Gregorio Martinez (DEF)
6
14.Victor Lorenzo (GK)
6