Match Report


CD BadajozCD Badajoz     Levante UDLevante UD
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arturo CarmonaA. Carmona58
G
1
G
65Jose Javier HernandezJ. Hernandez
Ernesto IbanezE. Ibanez58
D
captain2
D
73Nicolas NietoN. Nieto
Christian DiakiteC. Diakite57
D
3
D
72Romero P. HerreroR. Herrero
Eugenio CamineroE. Caminero56
D
4
D
64Stuart HansenS. Hansen
Francisco NascimentoF. Nascimento53
D
5
M
68Carlos CastroC. Castro
Ricardo RomanR. Roman68
M
6captain
M
67Alfredo BarkeroA. Barkero
Alejandro RamirezA. Ramirez58
M
7
M
67Paulo AndradeP. Andrade
Matt McallisterM. Mcallister55
M
8
M
66Andres GuardiolaA. Guardiola
Pedro SegarraP. Segarra55
M
9
A
75Paul McStayP. McStay
Stefan KnappS. Knapp62
A
10
A
66Andy GlassA. Glass
Oscar MerinoO. Merino55
A
11
A
64Edmundo SuarezE. Suarez
 
Frederico SotoF. Soto54
M
12
A
61Gregorio LopezG. Lopez
Edmundo VergesE. Verges53
D
13
A
59Alberto IzquierdoA. Izquierdo
Arturo GimenezA. Gimenez52
G
14
D
57Victor BravoV. Bravo

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 9,202 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Dublin.


0.00
Levante UD start the match!
2.02
Without breaking stride, Alfredo Barkero plays the ball forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay rushes past Christian Diakite! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul McStay provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.29
Christian Diakite pushes mid-way up the pitch. Christian Diakite flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Merino. Oscar Merino knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Knapp. Stefan Knapp directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.08
Stuart Hansen makes a probing pass to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Andy Glass collects the pass. Andy Glass makes a probing pass between the defence to Paul McStay. Paul McStay cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
14.29
Alejandro Ramirez makes an attacking run forward. Alejandro Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Hansen.
22.20
Eugenio Caminero passes the ball forward to Ricardo Roman. Ricardo Roman knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Merino. Oscar Merino knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Knapp. Stefan Knapp knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
24.13
Alfredo Barkero comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Ramirez. The referee warns Alfredo Barkero to calm down! Alejandro Ramirez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.02
Pedro Segarra flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Merino. Oscar Merino threads a neat ball through to Stefan Knapp. Stefan Knapp cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.45
CD Badajoz have made 2 substitutions with Arturo Gimenez replacing Pedro Segarra and Edmundo Verges replacing Francisco Nascimento and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
33.52
Alfredo Barkero knocks the ball forward to Andy Glass. Andy Glass shoots from long range but Arturo Carmona is on top of it.
39.56
Paulo Andrade changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paulo Andrade shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
40.28
Alfredo Barkero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alfredo Barkero finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Arturo Carmona manages to gather it.
42.22
Nicolas Nieto threads the ball through to Carlos Castro. Carlos Castro makes a simple pass to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez skips past Christian Diakite! Edmundo Suarez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Arturo Carmona has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Badajoz appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Badajoz players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and CD Badajoz get the second half underway!
47.33
Andres Guardiola plays the ball forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay rushes past Eugenio Caminero! Paul McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Arturo Carmona easily smothers it!
48.24
Eugenio Caminero clumsily knocks into Paul McStay. Eugenio Caminero is given a warning by the referee! Paul McStay runs off the knock.
49.41
Edmundo Suarez catches Christian Diakite on the ankles. Edmundo Suarez is warned by the referee! Christian Diakite hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.12
Alfredo Barkero threads a neat ball through to Andy Glass. Andy Glass rushes past Ernesto Ibanez! Andy Glass shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
55.26
Paulo Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Andy Glass collects the pass. Andy Glass plays a scrappy one-two with Edmundo Suarez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Glass cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Arturo Carmona!
59.42
Andres Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Glass. Andy Glass rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
66.35
Alejandro Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Merino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Merino knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.01
Eugenio Caminero catches Paul McStay on the ankles. The referee calls over Eugenio Caminero and shows him a yellow card! Paul McStay runs off the knock.
69.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Andres Guardiola picks a pass forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Edmundo Suarez is offside!
72.59
Stuart Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Castro. Carlos Castro threads a neat ball through to Andy Glass. Andy Glass shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
73.43
Alfredo Barkero hits a low pass to Andy Glass. Andy Glass plays a one-two with Edmundo Suarez and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Andy Glass provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.03
Romero P. Herrero threads the ball through to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero knocks the ball forward to Andy Glass. Andy Glass makes a great pass forward. Paul McStay runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.54
Carlos Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Glass. Andy Glass plays a one-two with Paul McStay and rushes in on goal... Andy Glass shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.29
Ernesto Ibanez flicks a high ball forward to Matt Mcallister who gracefully takes it down. Matt Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Gimenez controls it well on his chest. Arturo Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Knapp. Romero P. Herrero catches Stefan Knapp on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
87.10
Showing composure, Andres Guardiola laces a weighted ball forward to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez passes the ball forward but Paul McStay is offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

CD Badajoz

Levante UD
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
8
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.9%
65.1%
Play Area
37.3%
41%
21.7%

Scorers
Paul McStay 2
Edmundo Suarez 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul McStay of Levante UD

Match Ratings