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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play Charlton Athletic in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.


0.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves kick off!
2.34
Stan Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer skips past Eugenio Merino! Wes Dyer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Mendez effortlessly smothers it!
6.33
Pablo Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
8.11
Francisco Herrera receives the ball from a throw-in from Alfredo Dominguez. Francisco Herrera threads a neat ball through to Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.56
Stan Galli knocks the ball forward to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer plays a quick one-two with Terry Hughes and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Wes Dyer provides some space. He shoots at goal. Jose Fortes Mendez gets down and covers it.
16.17
Nicky Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Galli. Stan Galli plays a one-two with Wes Dyer and advances towards the goal... Stan Galli comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.35
Alexei Nafti threads a neat ball through to Stan Galli. Stan Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes plays a scrappy one-two with Wes Dyer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Terry Hughes shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Terry Hughes!
34.51
Patrick Bloomer flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Castro controls it well on his chest. Roberto Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jose Fortes Mendez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.57
Kevin Keane flicks a high pass forward to Alexei Nafti who brings the ball under control. Alexei Nafti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alexei Nafti lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
51.50
Nicky Lua-Lua breaks forward. Nicky Lua-Lua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
57.40
Frederico Gonzalez comes in with a late challenge on Nicky Lua-Lua. The referee calls over Frederico Gonzalez and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.38
Charlton Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Niccolo Shaw replacing Carlton King, Les Cadamarteri replacing Stan Galli and Simon Scowcroft replacing Wes Dyer .
66.40
With vision, Pablo Moreno plays the ball forward to Francisco Herrera. Francisco Herrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.46
Eugenio Guerrero hits a low pass to Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.51
Pablo Moreno makes a simple pass to Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Keane.
75.28
Francisco Herrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.45
With vision, Roberto Castro laces a weighted ball forward to Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
84.17
Victor Jimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Moreno. With a delightful solo run, Pablo Moreno stretches the opposition's defence. Pablo Moreno knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Bloomer.
90.00
Moritz Busse catches Alexei Nafti on the ankles. The referee calls over Moritz Busse and shows him a yellow card! Alexei Nafti runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 44.7368421052632 vs 55.2631578947369
Play Area
Home team third: 31.58%, Midfield: 46.05%, Away team third: 22.37%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Dyer of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
5. Moritz Busse (MID)
5
7. Pablo Moreno (MID)
7
9. Ivan Carrasco (ATT)
6
10. Enrique Campos (ATT)
6

12. Jonas Wieland (DEF)
0
0
0

2. Kevin Keane (DEF)
6
3. Nicky Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4. Alexei Nafti (DEF)
7
5. Carlton King (DEF)
6
6
7
8. Stan Galli (MID)
8
10. Wes Dyer (ATT)
9
11. Terry Hughes (ATT)
8

12. Niccolo Shaw (DEF)
6
13. Les Cadamarteri (MID)
6
14. Simon Scowcroft (ATT)
6