Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at La Victoria where Real Jaen play host to Numancia. A crowd of 16,209 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Jaen and Numancia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽs  Martinez.


0.00
Numancia kick off!
3.09
Ernesto Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Masur. Noah Masur plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Burley and advances towards the goal... Andres Sanchez hacks Noah Masur from behind! Penalty not given!!
9.39
Marc Ehiogu sees Fernando Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Sanz plays a quick one-two with Alex Burley and rushes in on goal... Fernando Sanz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Fernando Sanz scores for Real Jaen!!
12.35
Albert Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Noah Masur controls it well on his chest. Noah Masur makes a probing pass to Fernando Sanz but he's offside!
14.29
Ahmed Kherbache threads a neat ball through to Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Djamel Nicaise is on top of it.
15.50
Without breaking stride, Jose Fortes Diez plays the ball forward to Ahmed Kherbache. Ahmed Kherbache makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Diaz. Gregorio Diaz makes a convincing header. Djamel Nicaise didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
16.48
Ernesto Delgado flicks a high pass forward to Alex Burley who brings the ball under control. Alex Burley shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.14
Enrique Alvarez passes the ball forward to Albert Ibanez. Albert Ibanez decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Ibanez shoots from distance. Scott James easily gets down and covers it.
21.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.47
Ahmed Kherbache takes it forward alone. Ahmed Kherbache tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
27.32
Ahmed Kherbache takes it forward alone. Ahmed Kherbache shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Djamel Nicaise.
33.23
Marc Ehiogu sees Fernando Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Sanz rushes past Jose Fortes Diez! Fernando Sanz tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
34.01
Martin Fernandez surges forward with the ball. With vision, Martin Fernandez plays the ball forward to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz edges inside the box! Fernando Sanz cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.42
Enrique Alvarez flicks a high pass forward to Marc Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. Marc Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Masur. Noah Masur outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Scott James is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Jaen appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Numancia players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Real Jaen kick off!
47.00
Ahmed Kherbache flicks a high ball forward to Martin Rampulla who takes it down. Martin Rampulla knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Djamel Nicaise who gathers it comfortably.
51.28
Jose Fortes Diez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ahmed Kherbache. Ahmed Kherbache flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rampulla collects the pass. Martin Rampulla sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.30
Ahmed Kherbache makes a probing pass to Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
55.21
Marc Ehiogu runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marc Ehiogu plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Burley and advances towards the goal... Marc Ehiogu shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
57.26
Albert Ibanez chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Masur. Noah Masur knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.50
Ernesto Delgado plays the ball forward to Alex Burley. Alex Burley makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
71.01
Jose Fortes Diez threads a neat ball through to Ahmed Kherbache. Showing composure, Ahmed Kherbache laces a through ball forward to Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.09
Miguel Santos threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Diaz. Gregorio Diaz shoots from outside the area but somehow Djamel Nicaise manages to keep it out.
75.04
Marc Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Burley. Alex Burley fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
79.59
Marc Ehiogu brings the ball forward. Marc Ehiogu makes a simple pass, allowing Noah Masur to run into the box. Noah Masur looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.04
Enrique Alvarez threads the ball through to Marc Ehiogu. Marc Ehiogu sees a break and surges forward. Marc Ehiogu threads the ball through to Fernando Sanz but he's offside!
85.28
Miguel Santos flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rampulla collects the pass. Martin Rampulla sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.20
Eduardo Gutierrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Diaz. Gregorio Diaz shoots from outside the area. Djamel Nicaise gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.10
Marc Ehiogu catches Miguel Santos on the ankles. Marc Ehiogu is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Santos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Sanz of Real Jaen

Match Ratings
1.Djamel Nicaise (GK)
7
2.Arturo Zubizarreta (DEF)
6
3.Enrique Alvarez (DEF)
6
4.Martin Fernandez (DEF)
6
5.Martin Izquierdo (DEF)
6
6.Albert Ibanez (MID)
6
7.Ernesto Delgado (MID)
6
8.Marc Ehiogu (MID)
7
9.Noah Masur (ATT)
7
10.Alex Burley (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Sanz (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Stefan Klimek (DEF)
0
13.Jose Andres (MID)
0
14.Alfredo Gainza (MID)
0

1.Scott James (GK)
6
2.Andres Sanchez (DEF)
6
3.Jose Fortes Diez (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Marcos (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Gemmill (DEF)
6
6.Miguel Santos (MID)
6
7.Ahmed Kherbache (MID)
7
8.Eduardo Gutierrez (MID)
6
9.Martin Rampulla (ATT)
6
10.Dave Grimandi (ATT)
6
11.Gregorio Diaz (ATT)
6
 
12.Clive Young (MID)
0
13.Daniel Campos (GK)
0
14.Ivan Cano (GK)
0