Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Getafe. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Herrera.


0.00
Salamanca kick off and get the first half underway!
6.29
Fernando Gouamene makes a probing pass to Arturo Garrido. Arturo Garrido plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Vila and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Arturo Garrido provides some space. He shoots at goal. Warren Forbes steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
9.53
Jean-No‘l Blanchard passes the ball forward to Martin Ortega. Martin Ortega makes a probing pass to Diogo Pinheiro. Diogo Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Victor Reyes. Victor Reyes directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Jorge Almeida manages to keep it out.
14.45
Fernando Gouamene threads a neat ball through to Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
15.23
Martin Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Garcia. Pedro Garcia runs straight at the defence! Pedro Garcia shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.08
Jean-No‘l Blanchard makes a probing pass to Stanley Banks. Stanley Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Reyes. Victor Reyes whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.44
Warren Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-No‘l Blanchard. Jean-No‘l Blanchard plays a quick one-two with Diogo Pinheiro and rushes in on goal... Jean-No‘l Blanchard side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper, Jorge Almeida, sees it late!! Goal for Salamanca!
27.21
Roberto Vila flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Garrido who brings the ball under control. Arturo Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Aguilar. With a superhuman jump, Felipe Aguilar connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Martin Ortega's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
30.07
Edgar Jesus makes a beautiful solo run. Edgar Jesus makes a simple pass to Stanley Banks. Stanley Banks whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Garcia. Pedro Garcia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
32.09
Jean-No‘l Blanchard laces a through ball forward to Stanley Banks. Stanley Banks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.23
Jean-No‘l Blanchard sees Diogo Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Banks. Stanley Banks jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Arnold Bosvelt is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
39.27
With great vision, Warren Forbes plays the ball forward to Stanley Banks. Stanley Banks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Jean-No‘l Blanchard flicks a high ball forward to Victor Reyes who takes it down. Victor Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Garcia. Pedro Garcia heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Getafe also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Getafe kick off and get the second half underway!
48.51
Jean-No‘l Blanchard knocks the ball forward to Pedro Garcia. Pedro Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
53.42
Fernando Gouamene flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Garrido who brings the ball under control. Arturo Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vila but the linesman indicates offside!
60.04
Getafe have made 2 substitutions with Daniel Carrasco replacing Jose Lozano and Jose Ramirez replacing Carlos Medina .
69.31
Warren Forbes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Pinheiro. Diogo Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Warren Forbes. Warren Forbes makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.43
Arnold Bosvelt hits a long diagonal ball forward. Felipe Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Ortiz. Gregorio Ortiz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.10
Getafe have made a substitution with Roberto Gutierrez replacing Roberto Vila .
81.24
Warren Forbes makes a probing pass to Victor Reyes. Victor Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Garcia. Pedro Garcia outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.08
Muller Frey flicks a high pass forward to Warren Forbes who brings the ball under control. Warren Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Reyes. Victor Reyes plays a scrappy one-two with Diogo Pinheiro and advances towards the goal... Victor Reyes takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.28
Warren Forbes hacks Roberto Gutierrez from behind! The referee calls over Warren Forbes and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Gutierrez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Arturo Garrido sees Gregorio Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregorio Ortiz runs straight at the defence! Gregorio Ortiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Arturo Lopez. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
23.9%
47.8%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean-No‘l Blanchard of Salamanca

Match Ratings
1.Arturo Lopez (GK)
6
2.Steve Craddock (DEF)
6
3.Martin Ortega (DEF)
7
4.Edgar Jesus (DEF)
6
5.Muller Frey (DEF)
6
6.Jean-No‘l Blanchard (MID)goal scored
9
7.Warren Forbes (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
8.Diogo Pinheiro (ATT)
8
9.Pedro Garcia (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Stanley Banks (ATT)
6
11.Victor Reyes (ATT)
6
 
12.Tom van Veen (MID)
0
13.Uwe Walter (MID)
0
14.Jose Javier Cabrera (GK)
0