Match Report


Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose Fortes MendezJ. Mendez71
G
1
G
66Sebastian ButraguenoS. Butragueno
Eugenio MerinoE. Merino70
D
2
D
60Roberto SolerR. Soler
Victor JimenezV. Jimenez57
D
captain3captain
D
57Guillermo GentoG. Gento
Morgan FerraresiM. Ferraresi56
D
4
D
51Tommy GriffinT. Griffin
Moritz BusseM. Busse72
M
5
D
46Edmundo CalvoE. Calvo
Alfredo DominguezA. Dominguez65
M
6
M
67Leonardo SolerL. Soler
Pablo MorenoP. Moreno63
M
7
M
61Enrique VazquezE. Vazquez
Francisco HerreraF. Herrera54
M
8
M
60Matt LawM. Law
Ivan CarrascoI. Carrasco69
A
9
M
59Julian NunezJ. Nunez
Enrique CamposE. Campos68
A
10
A
59Gregorio GainzaG. Gainza
Frederico GonzalezF. Gonzalez55
A
11
A
55Pedro TeixeiraP. Teixeira
 
Jonas WielandJ. Wieland56
D
12
M
56Hugo HidalgoH. Hidalgo
Alberto PostigaA. Postiga56
G
13
M
53Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell
Daniel GonzalezD. Gonzalez55
G
14
A
53Arturo RuizA. Ruiz

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 8,322 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Suarez.


0.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off!
3.18
Frederico Gonzalez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Sebastian Butragueno.
4.51
It's a corner kick. Alfredo Dominguez loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Leonardo Soler reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
6.14
Alfredo Dominguez catches Matt Law on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.38
Victor Jimenez makes a probing pass to Francisco Herrera. Francisco Herrera changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Butragueno who gathers it comfortably.
15.20
Julian Nunez knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.06
Alfredo Dominguez makes a probing pass to Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos plays a one-two with Frederico Gonzalez and rushes in on goal... Enrique Campos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
27.32
Enrique Vazquez makes a probing pass to Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.46
Without breaking stride, Edmundo Calvo plays the ball forward to Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza threads a neat ball through to Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morgan Ferraresi.
36.06
Tommy Griffin threads the ball through to Enrique Vazquez. Enrique Vazquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Jimenez.
38.19
Pablo Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Griffin.
39.12
Enrique Vazquez makes a probing pass to Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Racing Ferrol are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
40.38
Leonardo Soler kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Vazquez. Enrique Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Gainza. With a superhuman jump, Gregorio Gainza connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.21
Alfredo Dominguez passes the ball forward to Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Moreno. Leonardo Soler clumsily knocks into Pablo Moreno. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Ferrol also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Racing Ferrol kick off the second half!
48.51
Enrique Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
49.14
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.09
Edmundo Calvo sees Enrique Vazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Teixeira collects the pass. Pedro Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
55.05
With a delightful solo run, Gregorio Gainza stretches the opposition's defence. Gregorio Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.29
Racing Ferrol are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
60.30
Deportivo Alaves have made a substitution with Daniel Gonzalez replacing Enrique Campos .
69.14
Matt Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira plays a one-two with Gregorio Gainza and rushes in on goal... Pedro Teixeira takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Fortes Mendez.
70.36
It's a corner kick. Matt Law loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Francisco Herrera reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
75.54
Guillermo Gento comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Gonzalez. Guillermo Gento is shown the yellow card! Frederico Gonzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.57
Guillermo Gento sees a break and surges forward. Guillermo Gento sees Leonardo Soler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Soler lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Fortes Mendez effortlessly picks it out of the air!
79.09
Pedro Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Gainza collects the pass. Gregorio Gainza shoots from distance. Jose Fortes Mendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.31
Enrique Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Merino.
84.27
Eugenio Merino flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Moreno who takes it down. Pablo Moreno knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.18
Matt Law catches Alfredo Dominguez on the ankles. The referee brings Matt Law to one side and gives him a warning! Alfredo Dominguez runs off the knock.
90.00
Tommy Griffin sees Enrique Vazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo Alaves

Racing Ferrol
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.2%
61.8%
Play Area
32.9%
44.7%
22.4%

Scorers
Enrique Campos 18
Gregorio Gainza 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregorio Gainza of Racing Ferrol

Match Ratings