Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at San Lazaro where Compostela play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 17,789 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Compostela are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Soto.


0.00
Union Las Palmas start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.56
Alberto Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Pirri. Adolfo Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Ziege. Arno Ziege knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Schulze who gathers it comfortably.
4.56
Ricardo Merino catches Nicolas Gil on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Gil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.57
Marcello Dehu clumsily knocks into Claudio Soler. The referee warns Marcello Dehu to calm down! Claudio Soler runs off the knock.
18.24
Ricardo Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Saez. Enrique Saez hits a low pass to Adolfo Farinos. Adolfo Farinos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Ziege but the linesman indicates offside!
27.23
Julian Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Ziege. Arno Ziege makes a beautiful solo run. Arno Ziege shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.04
With a delightful solo run, Martin Bravo stretches the opposition's defence. Martin Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
36.22
Ricardo Merino laces a weighted ball forward to Garry Glass. Garry Glass flicks a high pass forward. Marcello Dehu collects the pass. Marcello Dehu shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.03
Edgar Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Arno Ziege holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Ziege makes a probing pass to Garry Glass but he's offside!
42.36
Hugo Marcos passes the ball forward to Kamal Bourgeais. Kamal Bourgeais shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Compostela appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Compostela kick off and get the second half underway!
51.16
Edgar Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Ziege. Arno Ziege knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.01
Nicolas Gil decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolas Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Menendez. Adolfo Menendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Pirri.
55.20
Marcello Dehu kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Farinos. Adolfo Farinos shoots from distance but it flies wide!
57.20
Gabriel Carrasco threads the ball through to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Merino.
60.10
Compostela have made a substitution with Simon Schnellinger replacing Garry Glass .
61.17
Simon Schnellinger threads the ball through to Adolfo Farinos. Adolfo Farinos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerard Malm.
63.02
Claudio Soler sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Claudio Soler stretches the opposition's defence. Claudio Soler shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.42
Julian Gento flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Farinos controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Farinos plays a one-two with Enrique Saez and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Farinos comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it is miles over!
69.07
Marcello Dehu hits a low pass to Arno Ziege. Arno Ziege makes a great pass forward. Adolfo Farinos runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.18
Compostela have made 2 substitutions with Jose Fortes Leon replacing Enrique Saez and Arturo Rubio replacing Adolfo Farinos .
78.21
Gerard Malm plays the ball forward to Hugo Marcos. Hugo Marcos knocks the ball forward to Martin Bravo. Martin Bravo shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
81.47
Gerard Malm laces a through ball forward to Kamal Bourgeais. Kamal Bourgeais finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Arno Ziege flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Lopes who takes it down. Edgar Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Ziege but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
22.5%
47.5%
30%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Gil of Union Las Palmas

Match Ratings
1.Nicolas Ferrer (GK)
6
2.Alberto Blanco (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Merino (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Julian Gento (DEF)
7
5.Adolfo Pirri (DEF)
6
6.Marcello Dehu (MID)
6
7.Edgar Lopes (MID)
7
8.Garry Glass (MID)
6
9.Adolfo Farinos (ATT)
6
10.Arno Ziege (ATT)
8
11.Enrique Saez (ATT)
6
 
12.Jose Fortes Leon (ATT)
6
13.Arturo Rubio (ATT)
6
14.Simon Schnellinger (MID)
6

1.Julian Schulze (GK)
6
2.Gerard Malm (DEF)
7
3.Nicolas Gil (DEF)
9
4.Claudio Soler (DEF)
8
5.Gabriel Carrasco (MID)
6
6.Martin Bravo (MID)
7
7.Hugo Marcos (MID)
7
8.Simone Cardascio (MID)
6
9.Bakary Sammer (ATT)
7
10.Adolfo Menendez (ATT)
6
11.Kamal Bourgeais (ATT)
6
 
12.Kurt Van Der Meyde (DEF)
0
13.Jan Röhner (ATT)
0
14.Edern Pontal (MID)
0