Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 12,480 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gregorio Ferrer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gregorio Ferrer.
0.00
0-0Albacete Balompie kick off!
2.09
0-0Craig Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Nunez who brings the ball under control. Alberto Nunez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
9.03
1-0Craig Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Watson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Marin. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Marin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.19
Mauricio Molowny knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Menendez. Romero P. Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Simon Metzger controls it well on his chest. Simon Metzger shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.20
Guido Oddo flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Herrera who brings the ball under control. Marcos Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.07
1-0Alberto Nunez sees Marcos Herrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Alberto Suarez.
22.29
1-0Gilles Watson takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some awkward footwork from Craig Johnstone provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.11
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.54
1-0Romero P. Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Vidal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Guerrero Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
36.07
Alberto Nunez passes the ball forward to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
39.13
Mauricio Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Menendez who brings the ball under control. Romero P. Menendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Caballero. Frederico Caballero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.55
Alberto Nunez knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Herrera. Marcos Herrera flicks a high ball forward to Gilles Watson who takes it down. Gilles Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcos Calvo.
45.00
Marcos Calvo darts forward. Marcos Calvo tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Sociedad players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Real Sociedad kick off!
47.38
Guillermo Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Vidal. Ricardo Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.43
Alberto Nunez takes a short throw-in bringing Nicolas Garcia into play. Nicolas Garcia sees Gilles Watson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Watson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Calvo.
59.26
Guillermo Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Menendez. Romero P. Menendez shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
60.42
1-0Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Eugenio Cano replacing Mauricio Molowny .
63.59
Romero P. Menendez sees Guillermo Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Enrique Guerrero Lopez. Excellent save.
65.28
1-0Eugenio Cano clumsily knocks into Gilles Watson. The referee calls over Eugenio Cano and warns him to calm down! Gilles Watson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.46
Romero P. Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Sanz. Alberto Sanz finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
72.26
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.44
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Youl Alidor De Freitas replacing Guillermo Ruiz and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
81.13
Youl Alidor De Freitas makes a simple pass to Frederico Caballero. Frederico Caballero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
83.34
Romero P. Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Youl Alidor De Freitas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youl Alidor De Freitas shoots from 20 yards but Enrique Guerrero Lopez reads it well. Good keeping!
84.42
Tobias Herzog flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Montague controls it well on his chest. Patrick Montague flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Marin who brings the ball under control. Antonio Marin shoots from outside the area but is denied by Alberto Suarez. Excellent save.
90.00
Marcos Calvo passes the ball forward to Youl Alidor De Freitas. Seeing a gap ahead, Youl Alidor De Freitas plays the ball forward to Frederico Caballero. Frederico Caballero shoots from 25 yards but Enrique Guerrero Lopez reads it well. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
29.1%
44.3%
26.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Marin of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enrique Guerrero Lopez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Florian Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guido Oddo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tobias Herzog (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patrick Montague (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Garcia (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Nunez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Craig Johnstone (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Marcos Herrera (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Antonio Marin (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Gilles Watson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Daniel Gonzalez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Camacho (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Delgado (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alberto Suarez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mauricio Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcos Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Rodriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Sanz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Ruiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Romero P. Menendez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Simon Metzger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frederico Caballero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eugenio Cano (MID) | 5 | |
| 13. | Youl Alidor De Freitas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mark Piazza (DEF) | 0 | |