socceroos 0 - 0 Quinta

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 13-02-2010 15:40

11015 fans braved the pouring rain at socceroo Arena. socceroos started off with a 3-5-2 lineup. The following players had been chosen: Alcazaba - Pompei, Jones, Marín Valle - Johansson, Bianchi, Moreau, Gazitúa, Dekkers - Pfaffenzeller, Kotinurmi.

A 3-5-2 alignment was the formation of choice for Quinta. Lineup: Barral - Tschofen, Espadalé, Hillberg - Hák, Oostwegel, Buonocore, Soffientini, Labudović - Zugarrondo, Petrović.

Pressing was the tactic of the day for socceroos. The rain made it hard for players likeAntonín Hák to show their technical control of the ball on this soggy day. Many in the crowd felt the referee was being too lenient when he only showed socceroos's Kees Dekkers a yellow card after a mistimed challenge from behind 17 minutes into the game. Jarkko Hillberg did not have a good day today, often losing his footing on the muddy pitch. socceroos were awarded a penalty after 23 minutes of play, but Albert Marín Valle's shot skimmed just wide. A great pass from the defensive line of Quinta resulted in a counterattack that was smoothly brought under control by Raimon Espadalé in the centre of the opposition's penalty area, but his finish went high. Quinta's Cesare Buonocore was shown a yellow card after 25 minutes for slicing down an opponent. socceroos's ability to press their opponents all over the field paid off frequently. Quinta's Berend Oostwegel was shown a yellow card for standing over the ball and blocking an opponent's quick free kick after 31 minutes. 0 - 0 was the score after the first half. Quinta held the ball, with a clear 52 percent of possession.

The muddy pitch made the game a gritty affair, which seemed to suit Kees Dekkers just fine. 65 minutes into the game, Giuliano Bianchi had to leave the pitch due to a knee injury. In came Tito Gallard. 70 minutes into the match, the referee signalled for a socceroos substitution. Jeff Meurant came on for Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi. socceroos's talent at pressing frustrated their opponents. The guests almost went up by a goal after 72 minutes when Raimon Espadalé came through and shot from the right. The ball bounced harmlessly off the post, though. This was a good period for the visitors, with several opportunities to take the lead, particularly when Milan Labudović slipped through the defense on the right to come up alone against Saúl Alcazaba, but the home side's keeper showed his lightning reflexes. The forty-five minutes were dominated by Quinta, with an impressive 56 percent possession of the ball.

Most important socceroos player was Artur Pfaffenzeller. Humberto Oreste Pompei was a disappointment, however. Quinta's best player was Cesare Buonocore. However, Ilija Petrović made a disastrous appearance. The match ends 0 - 0.

Highlights

	Kees Dekkers	17'
	Cesare Buonocore	25'
	Berend Oostwegel	31'
	Giuliano Bianchi	65'
	Giuliano Bianchi  Tito Gallard	65'
	Kalle-Matti Kotinurmi   Jeff Meurant	70'

Table

			Home					Away					Total
P	Team	Pld	W	D	L	F	A	W	D	L	F	A	GD	Pts
1	Eclipse5 F.C.	7	3	0	0	21	0	3	0	1	15	4	32	18
2	Peña La Quinta	7	3	0	1	12	5	2	1	0	6	2	11	16
3	DUC 2	7	3	0	0	12	1	1	1	2	8	11	8	13
4	kamicazes	7	2	0	2	11	12	2	0	1	4	7	-4	12
5	island socceroos	7	2	1	1	10	3	0	1	2	9	14	2	8
6	la urba	7	1	1	2	12	12	1	0	2	4	12	-8	7
7	Bd FC	7	0	1	2	4	14	1	0	3	6	15	-19	4
8	C.D Guty	7	1	0	2	7	6	0	0	4	1	24	-22	3