Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Getafe. A crowd of 20,478 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Union Las Palmas and Getafe are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marquez.


0.00
Getafe kick off and get the first half underway!
2.49
With vision, Alfredo Marin plays the ball forward to Zoltan Chavériat. Zoltan Chavériat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.57
Sebastian Rodriquez brings the ball forward. Sebastian Rodriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
8.41
Sebastian Rodriquez plays the ball forward to Carlos Dominguez. Carlos Dominguez finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
12.54
Carlos Dominguez threads a neat ball through to John Dickov. John Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.49
JŸrgen Piket threads a neat ball through to Max Upson. Max Upson threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Marin. Alfredo Marin shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
16.11
Sebastian Rodriquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Dickov. John Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Oscar Pardo reads it well. Excellent save!
18.08
Alfredo Marin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Ibanez. Without breaking stride, Pedro Ibanez plays the ball forward to Zoltan Chavériat who has made a great run into the box. Zoltan Chavériat cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Moritz Roth is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
20.09
Nicolas Diez kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Dominguez. Carlos Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to John Dickov. John Dickov shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
24.59
Andres Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Rodriquez.
34.37
Pedro Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Dickov. John Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Helguera.
36.04
Nicolas Diez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Rodriquez controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Oscar Pardo.
42.28
Antonio Zubizarreta threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Marin. Alfredo Marin chips the ball to his team mate, Frans Litmanen. Frans Litmanen shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off the second half!
49.08
Carlos Dominguez comes in with a late challenge on Zoltan Chavériat. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Zoltan Chavériat stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.09
Sebastian Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Dickov. John Dickov knocks the ball forward, putting Colin Lineker through on goal. Colin Lineker looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.07
Sebastian Rodriquez flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Dominguez who takes it down. Carlos Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pichichi. Some good footwork from Claudio Pichichi provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Oscar Pardo.
59.16
Antonio Zubizarreta runs forward with the ball. Antonio Zubizarreta kicks a strong pass forward to Max Upson. Max Upson finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
61.47
Sebastian Rodriquez advances with the ball. Sebastian Rodriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
63.23
Without breaking stride, Alfredo Marin plays the ball forward to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Pedro Ibanez provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.32
Pedro Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pichichi controls it well on his chest. Claudio Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
67.36
Nicky Cutler makes a simple pass to Zoltan Chavériat. Zoltan Chavériat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.09
Union Las Palmas are in full control of this game.
75.47
Max Upson kicks a strong pass forward to Zoltan Chavériat. Zoltan Chavériat shoots from 20 yards but Moritz Roth reads it well. Well saved!
77.49
John Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Andres Helguera. The referee calls over John Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Andres Helguera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.57
Luke James threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Rodriquez. Sebastian Rodriquez threads a neat ball through to Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
83.18
Carlos Dominguez makes a simple pass to Sebastian Rodriquez. Sebastian Rodriquez whips in a cross ball towards John Dickov. John Dickov is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Oscar Pardo!
84.40
Carlos Dominguez plays the ball forward to Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Union Las Palmas are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
89.21
Jose Santos flicks a high pass forward. Colin Lineker controls it well on his chest. Colin Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Pardo who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
With vision, Jose Santos laces a through ball forward to Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker plays a quick one-two with Claudio Pichichi and rushes in on goal... Colin Lineker takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Oscar Pardo. What a save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.5365853658537 vs 41.4634146341463
Play Area
Home team third: 25.61%, Midfield: 42.68%, Away team third: 31.71%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Lineker of Union Las Palmas

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Moritz Roth (GK)
8
2. Luke James (DEF)
6
7
4. Nicolas Diez (DEF)
6
8. Jose Santos (MID)
6
10. Colin Lineker (ATT)
9
11. John Dickov (ATT)
6

12. Rafael Alvarez (ATT)
0
13. Alejandro Nunez (ATT)
0

1. Oscar Pardo (GK)
8
2. JŸrgen Piket (DEF)
6
6
5. Gavin Gemmell (MID)
6
6. Max Upson (MID)
6
7. Alfredo Marin (MID)
7
8. Nicky Cutler (MID)
6
10. Pedro Ibanez (ATT)
6
11. Frans Litmanen (ATT)
6

12. Sebastian Diaz (MID)
0
13. Edwin Lécluse (DEF)
0
14. Oberdan Guana (DEF)
0