Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 20,601 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Cano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Cano.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
6.51
0-0Simion Urzica threads a neat ball through to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. With a superhuman jump, Gregorio Vidal connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
8.19
0-0Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson threads a neat ball through to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.52
0-0Nick Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Eugenio Torres!
15.53
Antonio Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Jimenez. Miguel Jimenez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.46
Martin Crespo hits a low pass to Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Simon Schulze controls it well on his chest. Simon Schulze shoots from distance but is denied by Danny Rizzo. Excellent save.
20.50
Florian Junger makes a simple pass to Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe knocks the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
24.46
0-0Antonio Diaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora connects with a diving header. Houssin Kachloul clears it off the line with his head!
26.42
Houssin Kachloul makes a simple pass to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.44
Arturo Aguilar darts forward. Arturo Aguilar makes a probing pass to Miguel Jimenez. Miguel Jimenez edges inside the box! Miguel Jimenez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
33.22
Scott Gordon makes a simple pass to Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Hidetoshi Yamazaki collects the pass. Hidetoshi Yamazaki controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
34.44
0-0Enrique Mora comes in with a late challenge on Houssin Kachloul. The referee brings Enrique Mora to one side and gives him a warning! Houssin Kachloul hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.08
Martin Crespo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Fuentes. Oscar Fuentes darts forward. Oscar Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora makes a looping header on goal but Danny Rizzo reads it well. Great save!
42.14
Mike Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Hidetoshi Yamazaki collects the pass. Hidetoshi Yamazaki lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
44.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Gordon plays the ball forward to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal collects the pass. Gregorio Vidal plays a one-two with Kevin Sullivan and rushes in on goal... Gregorio Vidal tries a spectacular strike but Eugenio Torres reads it well. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off and get the second half underway!
47.42
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson sees space and advances. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson lofts in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Eugenio Torres reads it well. Nice save!
48.19
Antonio Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Jimenez controls it well on his chest. Miguel Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.41
Mike Hapgood threads the ball through to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Eugenio Torres manages to keep it out.
53.05
Florian Junger plays the ball forward to Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe sees Gregorio Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregorio Vidal shoots from 20 yards. Eugenio Torres gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
57.30
Simion Urzica sees space and advances. Simion Urzica shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.13
Nick Mustoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal plays a scrappy one-two with Hidetoshi Yamazaki and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gregorio Vidal shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Eugenio Torres gets down and covers it.
63.37
Simion Urzica controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan plays a scrappy one-two with Hidetoshi Yamazaki and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kevin Sullivan shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but is blocked by Gregorio Rubio.
65.31
0-0Oscar Fuentes comes in with a late challenge on Mike Hapgood. The referee calls over Oscar Fuentes and shows him a yellow card! Mike Hapgood runs off the knock.
67.28
Simion Urzica knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort. Eugenio Torres gets down and covers it.
73.56
Alberto Torres threads the ball through to Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz decides to run forward with the ball. Antonio Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but Scott Gordon blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
75.44
Nick Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Eugenio Torres gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
77.19
0-0Antonio Diaz barges into Nick Mustoe. Antonio Diaz is warned by the referee! Nick Mustoe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.07
Mike Hapgood makes a simple pass to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
79.37
Alberto Torres comes in with a late challenge on Hidetoshi Yamazaki. The referee brings Alberto Torres to one side and gives him a warning! Hidetoshi Yamazaki hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.36
Nick Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Vidal shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
83.45
Nick Mustoe passes the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.25
Oscar Fuentes threads a neat ball through to Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.08
Nick Mustoe threads the ball through to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Eugenio Torres reads it well. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Torres of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eugenio Torres (GK)
9
2. Martin Crespo (DEF)
6
3. Arturo Aguilar (DEF)
6
4. Gregorio Rubio (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Torres (DEF)
6
6. Oscar Fuentes (MID)
6
7. Antonio Diaz (MID)
7
8. Enrique Mora (ATT)
6
9. Fabien Raguel (ATT)
6
10. Simon Schulze (ATT)
6
11. Miguel Jimenez (ATT)
6
12. Ivan Garcia (GK)
0
13. Juan Saez (MID)
0
14. Felipe Serrano (DEF)
0
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
6
2. Scott Gordon (DEF)
6
3. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
4. Florian Junger (DEF)
6
5. Simion Urzica (MID)
6
6. Nick Mustoe (MID)
7
7. Mike Hapgood (MID)
6
8. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
7
9. Kevin Sullivan (ATT)
6
10. Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
7
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
6
12. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
0
13. David Delporte (ATT)
0
14. Stephen Campbell (MID)
0