DeRojoyBlanco 2 - 4 socceroos

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 28-03-2009 14:10

The crowd of 13808 turning up at Calderon today were greeted with some nasty showers of rain. DeRojoyBlanco had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. They fielded: Gadelha - Toullec, Ingrosso, Quesada - Korotun, Røe, González, Oro, Doña - Ryborg, Riátiva.

socceroos decided to use a 3-5-2 set up. The following players had been chosen: Alcazaba - Marín Valle, Corneanu, Pompei - Johansson, Biarge, Moreau, Olofsson, Jespersson - Pfaffenzeller, Illescas.

Pressing was the tactic of the day for socceroos. socceroos's ability to press their opponents all over the field paid off frequently. socceroos's Dorel Corneanu could have put the guests one up after 30 minutes after chasing a through ball from the right, but Aléxio Gadelha was as fast as a snake, grabbing the ball from under his nose. socceroos's talent at pressing frustrated their opponents. It was a bad day for the usually speedy Vincenzo Oro. The mud seemed to slow him down. 42 minutes in, socceroos's Nicolas Moreaureceived a yellow card for going into a challenge studs first. The DeRojoyBlanco player who had to be helped off the pitch, was Even Røe as he was unable to finish the game. Xelasio Villameá came in to finish the match. After 44 minutes, socceroos's Artur Pfaffenzellermade his way through the middle and nonchalantly placed the ball out of the keeper's reach, putting the visitors up 0 - 1. With 45 minutes played, socceroos put themselves up 0 - 2 after an attack from the right, caused by a defensive blunder. The scorer was Mats Jespersson. In an effort to secure the lead, socceroos changed their tactic after 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, the socceroos players received new instructions from their manager on how to keep in control of the game. 45 minutes in, socceroos's Jonas Olofssonreceived a yellow card for going into a challenge studs first. DeRojoyBlanco were forced to a substitution as Gaetano Ingrosso couldn't continue playing due to the rough treatment, forcing Hannes Jyrinki to come in from the sidelines. Halftime score was 0 - 2. This half belonged to socceroos, who controlled the ball 56 percent of the time.

A drive on the left side allowed socceroos's Héctor Biarge to get in close and score a goal after 59 minutes, leading to 0 - 3. Confident in their lead, socceroos decided to play a more defensive game at this point. Content with how the game was proceeding, the socceroos coach let José Ezpeleta replace Albert Marín Valle after 65 minutes. The socceroos players could smell victory in the air. Artur Pfaffenzeller wasn't in a hurry to leave the field as he was substituted for Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi after 70 minutes. Dorel Corneanu didn't let the weather get him down and made some great moves on the pitch in spite of the rain. DeRojoyBlanco was awarded a penalty 76 minutes into the match and Juan Luis Doña fired the ball into the net for the 1 - 3 goal. The referee showed DeRojoyBlanco's Eneko González the yellow card after a particularly nasty challenge. The socceroos player who had to be helped off the pitch, was Héctor Biarge as he was unable to finish the game.Giuliano Bianchi came in to finish the match. With 78 minutes played, a phenomenal play on the left side freed Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi, of socceroos, to dash through and score another goal for the visitors. The score was then 1 - 4. 85 minutes into the match, DeRojoyBlanco's Jens Ryborg collected a ball sent down the right and put it in the back of the net, narrowing the score to 2 - 4. This half belonged to socceroos, who controlled the ball 63 percent of the time.

The most dominating DeRojoyBlanco player was without a doubt Julián Riátiva. On the other hand, Hannes Jyrinki's play was disheartening. Most important socceroos player wasDorel Corneanu. However, José Ezpeleta made a disastrous appearance. The match ends 2 - 4.

Highlights

0 - 1	Artur Pfaffenzeller	44'
0 - 2	Mats Jespersson	45'
0 - 3	Héctor Biarge	59'
1 - 3	Juan Luis Doña	76'
1 - 4	Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi	78'
2 - 4	Jens Ryborg	85'
	Nicolas Moreau	42'
	Jonas Olofsson	45'
	Eneko González	76'
	Even Røe	43'
	Gaetano Ingrosso	45'
	Héctor Biarge	77'
	Even Røe  Xelasio Villameá	43'
	Mats Jespersson Normal    Offensive	45'
	Daniel Illescas Defensive    Normal	45'
	Gaetano Ingrosso  Hannes Jyrinki	45'
	Albert Marín Valle   José Ezpeleta	65'
	Artur Pfaffenzeller   Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi	70'
	Héctor Biarge  Giuliano Bianchi	77'

socceroos 6 - 1 marley

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 21-03-2009 14:10

12802 punters turned up at socceroo Arena, and despite threatening clouds on the horizon, no rain came. socceroos tactics involved an interesting 3-5-2 combination. The following players took the field: Alcazaba - Marín Valle, Corneanu, Pompei - Johansson, Illescas, Olofsson, Moreau, Jespersson - Pfaffenzeller, Kotinurmi.

marley had chosen a strategic 4-4-2 formation. The following players took the field: Vial - Pintado, Eguía, Gormaz, Arandia - Alcaraz Casademunt, Salinas Mila, Molins, Recasens - Abolafio, Eume.

socceroos broke through on the left 7 minutes into the game, with Kalle-Matti Kotinurmifiring in from an acute angle to give the home side a 1 - 0 lead. socceroos solidified their lead at the 26 minute mark, as Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi manoeuvered the ball through the opposing central defence and finished for 2 - 0. The socceroos coach was visibly pleased with the score so far, but still ordered a few tactical changes 26 minutes into the game. By now, socceroos were drawing the troops back in order to defend their lead. A magnificent combination in the middle resulted in socceroos's Daniel Illescas putting the lead up to 3 - 0. Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi gave socceroos supporters even more to cheer about when he increased the lead to 4 - 0 after 33 minutes, following a good exchange of passes on the right that the away team failed to deal with. That was his third goal of the match - a hat trick for Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi. Humberto Oreste Pompei behaved like an inexperienced youth player after 34 minutes as he gave the ball away to Raimundo Recasens. Lucky for him though, there was no goal. socceroos managed to extend their lead to 5 - 0 when Artur Pfaffenzeller cut in neatly from the left side and struck a fine shot past the away team's goalkeeper. Halftime score was 5 - 0. This half belonged to socceroos, who controlled the ball 74 percent of the time.

In an effort to secure the lead, socceroos changed their tactic after 46 minutes. Content with how the game was proceeding, the socceroos coach let Tito Gallard replace Mats Jespersson after 60 minutes. Mats Johansson had a fantastic opportunity to put socceroos up another goal 64 minutes into the match, but he fired just over the crossbar. As Daniel Illescas was substituted 65 minutes into the game, he could take comfort in the fact that his team was in the lead. Aapo Suokko was the replacement. As the captain was no longer on the pitch, Aapo Suokko took over the role of being the socceroos captain. After several obvious shirt pulling incidents, socceroos's Nicolas Moreau got himself booked. The coach of socceroos was happy with the game so far, but still wanted to change the line up. After 70 minutes, Héctor Biarge came on for Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi. marley reduced the score after 70 minutes to 5 - 1 as Raimundo Recasens easily chipped the ball past the home side's keeper after a dazzling play from the right. 82 minutes into the game, socceroos were awarded a penalty that Albert Marín Valle turned into 6 - 1 without a problem. With 82 minutes played, Salva Eume had a fantastic opportunity to reply but his shot flew harmlessly into the side-netting of the goal. Nicolas Moreau should probably have put his team up another goal after 83 minutes, but some great goalkeeping by Juan Manuel Vialkept the visitors in the game. This half belonged to socceroos, who controlled the ball 77 percent of the time.

socceroos's best player was Artur Pfaffenzeller. On the other hand, Albert Marín Valle's play was disheartening. marley's top performer was clearly Alejandro Alcaraz Casademunt.Manuel Gormaz turned in a dismal performance, however. The match ends 6 - 1.

Highlights

1 - 0	Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi	7'
2 - 0	Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi	26'
3 - 0	Daniel Illescas	30'
4 - 0	Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi	33'
5 - 0	Artur Pfaffenzeller	35'
5 - 1	Raimundo Recasens	70'
6 - 1	Albert Marín Valle	82

marley 1 – 3 socceroos

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 14-03-2009 14:10

Dark skies made the crowd of 6090 at JoinT arena a little nervous, but the rain held off. marley started off with a 4-4-2 lineup. They fielded: Vial - Pintado, Eguía, Gormaz, Arandia - Alcaraz Casademunt, Salinas Mila, Molins, Recasens - Abolafio, Eume.

socceroos tactics involved an interesting 3-4-3 combination. Starters: Alcazaba - Marín Valle, Corneanu, Pompei - Johansson, Olofsson, Moreau, Jespersson - Marcu, Kotinurmi, Pfaffenzeller.

socceroos was clearly looking ahead to the next match rather than focusing on the one at hand. socceroos took the lead after 10 minutes with 0 - 1. Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi placed the ball out of reach for the home side's keeper after a fine move, coming in from the left. Many in the crowd felt the referee was being too lenient when he only showed socceroos'sConstantin Marcu a yellow card after a mistimed challenge from behind 10 minutes into the game. A drive on the left side allowed socceroos's Mats Jespersson to get in close and score a goal after 13 minutes, leading to 0 - 2. After this, socceroos lowered the tempo in order to concentrate on their defensive efforts. marley's Alberto Pintado got himself booked for a foul. After 32 minutes marley's Raimundo Recasens contracted a slight foot injury, but could finish the game. Constantin Marcu remonstrated furiously with the referee after socceroos had another decision go against them. The referee had no alternative but to show him another yellow card and send him from the pitch. A well placed corner kick from Alberto Pintado was followed by Salva Eume's hard but accurate header. The nice combination marked a goal for marley, the score now 1-2. marley's Jaime Salinas Milaalmost tied things up with 35 minutes played after breaking through on the right, but his shot deflected off the post. It was 1 - 2 at the break. marley held the ball, with a clear 51 percent of possession.

The coach of socceroos was happy with the game so far, but still wanted to change the line up. After 46 minutes, Serafín González came on for Artur Pfaffenzeller. The socceroos players could smell victory in the air. Nicolas Moreau wasn't in a hurry to leave the field as he was substituted for Aapo Suokko after 46 minutes. With 52 minutes played, socceroos put themselves up 1 - 3 after an attack from the right, caused by a defensive blunder. The scorer was Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi. marley's Alejandro Alcaraz Casademunt left the field after 57 minutes because of a nasty blow to the shin. His replacement was Èric Vila. Content with how the game was proceeding, the socceroos coach let Francesc Xavier Sánchez Saviñón replace Albert Marín Valle after 70 minutes. The game was a stalemate so far, with possession split evenly between the teams.



Most important marley player was Joaquín Abolafio. Manuel Gormaz turned in a dismal performance, however. Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi performed admirably for socceroos. Francesc Xavier Sánchez Saviñón turned in a dismal performance, however. The match ends 1 - 3.

Highlights

0 - 1	Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi	10'
0 - 2	Mats Jespersson	13'
1 - 2	Salva Eume	34'
1 - 3	Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi	52

socceroos 5 – 2 DeRojoyBlanco

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07-03-2009 14:10

11130 fans braved the pouring rain at socceroo Arena.
A 3-5-2 alignment was the formation of choice for socceroos. Lineup: Alcazaba - Ezpeleta, Corneanu, Marín Valle - Jespersson, Olofsson, Caranza, Pompei, Johansson - Kotinurmi, Illescas.
DeRojoyBlanco had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. The following players took the field: Aguiar - Marañón, Toullec, Quesada - Korotun, Podedworna, Røe, Oro, Doña - Ryborg, Riátiva.

socceroos used their skill at pressing to cut off the attack angles of their opponents all over the field. After 8 minutes, Agripino Caranza came in from the right, feinted, then sped past the off-balance defender to put away the 1 - 0 goal, giving socceroos the lead. Many in the crowd felt the referee was being too lenient when he only showed socceroos's Daniel Illescas a yellow card after a mistimed challenge from behind 14 minutes into the game. The DeRojoyBlanco player who had to be helped off the pitch, was Even Røe as he was unable to finish the game. Xelasio Villameá came in to finish the match. A swift counterattack by socceroos resulted in a free kick that Agripino Caranza elegantly twisted into the goal - 2 - 0! After a short break in the 25 minute, socceroos seemed to change their tactical approach a bit. The game was close to savage at times, and socceroos's Daniel Illescas received a second yellow card after 28 minutes, his ticket out of the game. Agripino Caranza was handed the socceroos captain's armband. DeRojoyBlanco fought on and, after 30 minutes, Jens Ryborg was able to reply with the 2 - 1 goal after some excellent moves on the right side were finished off with an incredibly clever chip. Jonas Olofsson gave socceroos supporters even more to cheer about when he increased the lead to 3 - 1 after 39 minutes, following a good exchange of passes on the right that the away team failed to deal with. Confident in their lead, socceroos decided to play a more defensive game at this point. Albert Marín Valle increased socceroos's lead to 4 - 1, putting a header away on a hooked ball from the right. socceroos's Mats Johansson was shown a yellow card after 42 minutes for slicing down an opponent. It was 4 - 1 at the break. socceroos enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 56 percent of possession.

The socceroos players could smell victory in the air. Humberto Oreste Pompei wasn't in a hurry to leave the field as he was substituted for Aapo Suokko after 60 minutes. Jonas Olofsson had a fantastic opportunity to put socceroos up another goal 71 minutes into the match, but he fired just over the crossbar. The coach of socceroos was happy with the game so far, but still wanted to change the line up. After 80 minutes, Artur Pfaffenzeller came on for Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi. After 80 minutes, the socceroos players received new instructions from their manager on how to keep in control of the game. socceroos pressed their opponents, causing the game to be a bit of a stalemate at times. socceroos put in a good effort on the right, but Albert Marín Valle saw his volley fly wide of the mark 82 minutes into the game. Aapo Suokko's inexperience was obvious when his continual hesitation to put in a tackle allowed Vincenzo Oro plenty of time to pick an unguarded area of the goal for his shot, marking one for DeRojoyBlanco. 4-2. Given a free kick in a difficult position after 85 minutes, socceroos tried a variation that they had practised in training. The kick was sent into the area just in front of the keeper. However, the defence were on their toes and allowed no space for a finish. socceroos were given a penalty 87 minutes into the match - neatly put away by Agripino Caranza. 5 - 2 for the home side. At that, Agripino Caranza was noted down for a hat trick. The forty-five minutes were dominated by socceroos, with an impressive 62 percent possession of the ball.

Most important socceroos player was Jonas Olofsson. Agripino Caranza turned in a dismal performance, however. DeRojoyBlanco's best player was Jens Ryborg. Eugenio Marañón was a disappointment, however. The match ends 5 - 2.


Highlights
1 - 0
Agripino Caranza
8'
2 - 0
Agripino Caranza
24'
2 - 1
Jens Ryborg
30'
3 - 1
Jonas Olofsson
39'
4 - 1
Albert Marín Valle
41'
4 - 2
Vincenzo Oro
84'
5 - 2
Agripino Caranza
87'

socceroos 7 – 0 alex

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28-02-2009 14:10

8449 punters turned up at socceroo Arena, and despite threatening clouds on the horizon, no rain came.
A 3-5-2 alignment was the formation of choice for socceroos. Lineup: Alcazaba - Marín Valle, Corneanu, Ezpeleta - Jespersson, Suokko, Caranza, Olofsson, Illescas - González, Kotinurmi.
A 4-4-2 alignment was the formation of choice for alex. Lineup: Soler Turmo - Fontauret, Guezala, Borrajo, Egurza - Balmaceda, Hughet, Neve, Corn - Maestro González, Perales.

Aapo Suokko came in from the right with the intention of giving socceroos the lead, but his rocket of a shot rattled the crossbar. 29 minutes into the match alex's Hipòlit Hughet viciously shoved another player from behind while going for a loose ball and was sent off the pitch with a red card. Some beautiful plays on the left side of the field resulted in a goal after 36 minutes by José Ezpeleta for socceroos, putting them ahead 1 - 0. socceroos put themselves up 2 - 0 when José Ezpeleta broke through on the right, leaving the entire defensive box behind him. alex's Luis Miguel Perales left the field after 38 minutes because of a nasty blow to the shin. His replacement was Javier Tradacete. Given a free kick at a sharp angle, socceroos went for a variation that loyal fans may recognize from training. A sideways passing move moved the defence out of position and let Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi slip through on goal. No hesitation - and it's 3 - 0, 39 minutes into the game. Many in the crowd felt the referee was being too lenient when he only showed socceroos's José Ezpeleta a yellow card after a mistimed challenge from behind 39 minutes into the game. The alex player who had to be helped off the pitch, was Manuel Guezala as he was unable to finish the game. Miguel Iserna came in to finish the match. After an industrious effort down the middle, Dorel Corneanu could have closed the game off after 41 minutes, but his finishing shot hit the post. After several obvious shirt pulling incidents, socceroos's Mats Jespersson got himself booked. 3 - 0 was the score after the first half. The forty-five minutes were dominated by socceroos, with an impressive 74 percent possession of the ball.

The socceroos players could smell victory in the air. José Ezpeleta wasn't in a hurry to leave the field as he was substituted for Humberto Oreste Pompei after 46 minutes. 46 minutes into the game, socceroos adjusted their style of play in order to conserve the lead. Things were deteriorating for the away team as socceroos scored another to make it 4 - 0 after a left side attack resulted in a goal for Serafín González after 47 minutes. By now, socceroos were drawing the troops back in order to defend their lead. Content with how the game was proceeding, the socceroos coach let Artur Pfaffenzeller replace Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi after 55 minutes. socceroos put themselves up 5 - 0 when Jonas Olofsson broke through on the right, leaving the entire defensive box behind him. 76 minutes into the match, the visitors' central line of defence had to look on as Dorel Corneanu dashed through, knocking home 6 - 0 for socceroos. socceroos had to make a substitution after 85 minutes. Aapo Suokko limped off the field and was replaced by Giuliano Bianchi. After 87 minutes, a couple of quick and successful challenges followed by a shot from just outside the penalty area by Dorel Corneanu might have resulted in another goal for socceroos. However, Rafael Soler Turmo made a spectacular save. Alejandro Fontauret of alex was booked for kicking the ball away after the whistle. A speedy charge from the left side of the field increased socceroos's lead to 7 - 0 as Agripino Caranza finished it off competently, firing from an acute angle. This half belonged to socceroos, who controlled the ball 77 percent of the time.

socceroos's best player was Jonas Olofsson. However, Humberto Oreste Pompei made a disastrous appearance. Javier Tradacete performed admirably for alex. Alejandro Fontauret on the other hand, had a terrible day.
The match ends 7 - 0.


Highlights
1 - 0
José Ezpeleta
36'
2 - 0
José Ezpeleta
37'
3 - 0
Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi
39'
4 - 0
Serafín González
47'
5 - 0
Jonas Olofsson
73'
6 - 0
Dorel Corneanu
76'
7 - 0
Agripino Caranza
89'