Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Girona FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
0.00
0-0Girona FC kick off and get the first half underway!
3.41
0-0Eduardo Castro threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Menendez clears it off the line with his head!
4.54
0-0Carlos Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Dittmann who brings the ball under control. Hauke Dittmann whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Oshadogan. Roberto Oshadogan beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Marinus Jansen. What a save!
6.02
Luis Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Gomez. Miguel Gomez threads a neat ball through to Hermann Björgvinsson. Hermann Björgvinsson finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Marinus Jansen keeps it out!
10.06
0-0Stefan Stinga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Oshadogan. Roberto Oshadogan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
12.49
Carlos Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Stinga. Stefan Stinga tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Marinus Jansen easily smothers it!
14.49
0-0Michael Vernazza clumsily knocks into Stefan Stinga. The referee calls over Michael Vernazza and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Stinga stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.05
Carlos Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Zubizarreta collects the pass. Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marinus Jansen manages to gather it.
20.57
0-0Stefan Stinga threads a neat ball through to Carlos Ferrer. Carlos Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Oshadogan who takes it down. Roberto Oshadogan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Sanz but the linesman indicates offside!
21.25
1-0Stefan Stinga flicks a high pass forward. Hermann Björgvinsson collects the pass. Hermann Björgvinsson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.09
Luis Leon takes it forward alone. Luis Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Oshadogan. Roberto Oshadogan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
27.01
Roberto Oshadogan knocks the ball forward to Carlos Ferrer. Carlos Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Marinus Jansen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.50
Carlos Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Stinga. Stefan Stinga cuts inside the box! Stefan Stinga tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. Girona FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off!
47.01
Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Ferrer who takes it down. Carlos Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Oshadogan. Roberto Oshadogan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
49.22
3-0Eduardo Castro makes a simple pass to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sami Rajalin who gathers it comfortably.
53.41
Emmanuel Tsoukalas threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona sees Emmanuel Tsoukalas just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Emmanuel Tsoukalas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.05
Eduardo Castro sees Alejandro Carmona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Luis Leon is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
58.14
3-1Eduardo Castro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Pablo Zubizarreta chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
61.01
Carlos Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hermann Björgvinsson. Hermann Björgvinsson runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Hermann Björgvinsson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Marinus Jansen effortlessly smothers it!
63.10
With great vision, Mamadou El Idrisi plays the ball forward to Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas makes a probing pass to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Gomez.
69.34
Mamadou El Idrisi flicks a high pass forward. Michael Vernazza controls it well on his chest. Michael Vernazza brings the ball forward. Michael Vernazza threads the ball through into the box. Emmanuel Tsoukalas tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Pedro Menendez.
71.48
Stefan Stinga makes a probing pass to Roberto Oshadogan. Roberto Oshadogan shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Marinus Jansen easily smothers it!
73.51
Eduardo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri advances inside the box! Miguel Pirri strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.05
Marinus Babangida barges into Hauke Dittmann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hauke Dittmann runs off the knock.
78.56
Eduardo Castro threads a neat ball through to Mamadou El Idrisi. Mamadou El Idrisi flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Sami Rajalin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.30
Eduardo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
84.28
Miguel Gomez sees space and advances. Miguel Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Ferrer. Carlos Ferrer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
11
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
22.5%
45%
32.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Emmanuel Tsoukalas of Girona FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sami Rajalin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Miguel Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis Leon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Sanz (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Ferrer (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Stefan Stinga (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Pablo Zubizarreta (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hauke Dittmann (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Roberto Oshadogan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hermann Björgvinsson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Leonardo Guerrero (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Middleton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Rodriquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marinus Jansen (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Marinus Babangida (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Mamadou El Idrisi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andres Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michael Vernazza (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Mauricio Ruiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Alejandro Carmona (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Miguel Pirri (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Jacob Redknapp (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivone Saudati (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Muzzy Izzet (MID) | 0 | |