Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play C.D. Tondela in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Albacete Balompie and C.D. Tondela are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Albacete Balompie and C.D. Tondela are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie get the match underway!
2.57
0-0Youri Beschastnykh sees a break and surges forward. Youri Beschastnykh whips in a cross ball towards Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.14
0-0Ruben Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.27
0-0Frederico Rego takes it forward alone. Frederico Rego takes it forward alone. Frederico Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro powers a header at goal but somehow Dani‘l Laursen manages to keep it out.
6.21
Frederico Rego passes the ball forward to Stuart Meiklejohn. Stuart Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone shoots from 20 yards but Dani‘l Laursen is on top of it.
8.42
Stuart Meiklejohn takes it forward alone. Stuart Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.29
Ebi Lubanski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.22
0-0Thomas Conteh barges into Mario Ribeiro. Thomas Conteh is given a warning by the referee! Mario Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.39
Ruben Moutinho catches Ebi Lubanski on the ankles. Ruben Moutinho is warned by the referee! Ebi Lubanski stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.08
0-0Albacete Balompie are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
20.58
Frederico Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Meiklejohn. Stuart Meiklejohn sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.09
0-0Fernando Marcos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita passes the ball forward but Emile Billong is offside!
22.18
Sebastiao Alves passes the ball forward to Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.41
0-1Stefan Brückner threads the ball through to Ruben Moutinho. Ruben Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro goes all the way! Antonio Ribeiro takes a shot at goal. Antonio Ribeiro scores for C.D. Tondela!!
30.53
Jaime Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Meiklejohn. Stuart Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Dani‘l Laursen!
32.28
Ebi Lubanski kicks a strong pass forward to Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita plays a perfect one-two with Emile Billong and rushes in on goal... Daichi Fujita makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Francois Boudarene!
39.24
Fernando Marcos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Billong. Emile Billong tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
40.32
Ebi Lubanski comes in with a late challenge on Ruben Moutinho. Ebi Lubanski is given a warning by the referee! Ruben Moutinho stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Fernando Marcos knocks the ball forward to Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Klinsmann. Jonas Klinsmann directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
C.D. Tondela kick off the second half!
47.34
Ebi Lubanski knocks the ball to his team mate, Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.39
Thomas Conteh threads the ball through to Fernando Marcos. Fernando Marcos threads the ball through to Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Klinsmann. Jonas Klinsmann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Francois Boudarene has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.27
Ruben Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.31
Fernando Marcos chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Klinsmann. Jonas Klinsmann makes a simple pass to Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Francois Boudarene is on top of it.
66.42
Roland Minelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Ebi Lubanski. Ebi Lubanski makes a probing pass to Jonas Klinsmann. Jonas Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Billong. Emile Billong heads the ball goalwards. Francois Boudarene manages to gather it comfortably.
71.33
Tonton Gren kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Marcos. Fernando Marcos takes it forward alone. Fernando Marcos whips in a cross ball towards Emile Billong. Emile Billong heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.37
Roland Minelli passes the ball forward to Ebi Lubanski. Ebi Lubanski passes the ball forward to Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.10
Stuart Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.51
Ruben Moutinho makes a simple pass to Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Amoah.
90.00
Roland Minelli knocks the ball forward to Youri Beschastnykh. Youri Beschastnykh kicks a strong pass forward to Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Francois Boudarene!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
25.3%
46.7%
28%
Scorers