Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Compostela. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Romero.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Romero.
0.00
0-0Compostela start the match!
9.55
0-0Jan Gelb controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos plays a one-two with Enrique Pascual and advances towards the goal... Fernando Santos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.01
1-0Jan Gelb pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jan Gelb plays the ball forward to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.43
1-0Julian Vicente darts forward. Julian Vicente knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Gregorio Gimenez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
22.55
Andres Menendez makes a simple pass to Albert Duran. Albert Duran shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
27.43
Artur Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Cabrera who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Cabrera makes a probing pass to Enrique Vidal. Enrique Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
32.45
1-0Felipe Romero makes a beautiful solo run. Felipe Romero plays the ball forward to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Rummenigge.
36.55
Arturo Molina sees Guillermo Cabrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Cabrera makes a simple pass to Andres Menendez. Andres Menendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Helguera.
39.27
Adolfo Andres flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Pascual holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Pascual runs straight at the defence! Enrique Pascual tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
44.13
Felipe Romero flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Andres who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Andres flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Gregorio Gimenez!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Compostela also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza kick off!
53.52
Felipe Romero threads the ball through to Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila threads the ball through to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.24
Adolfo Andres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.02
Adolfo Andres threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
69.12
Andres Menendez makes a probing pass to Albert Duran. Albert Duran sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
75.48
Felipe Romero makes a strong solo run forward. Felipe Romero makes a simple pass to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adolfo Andres!
78.53
Enrique Vidal surges forward with the ball. Enrique Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Albert Duran. Albert Duran knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.08
3-0With a delightful solo run, Ivan Farinos stretches the opposition's defence. Ivan Farinos plays a scrappy one-two with Manuel Moreira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Fortes Helguera barges into Ivan Farinos. Penalty not given!!
84.06
Gabriel Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
27%
46%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adolfo Andres of Real Zaragoza |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rodolfo Herrero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Angelo Sciaccaluga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Romero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Julian Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edmundo Vila (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adolfo Andres (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Enrique Pascual (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Fernando Santos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gabriel Marquitos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nuno Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Helmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Cortes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gregorio Gimenez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arturo Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Artur Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arno Rummenigge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Enrique Vidal (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guillermo Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andres Menendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ivan Farinos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Manuel Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Albert Duran (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pablo Cruz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Armando Bedin (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Carmona (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Vega (DEF) | 0 | |