Match Report
| Mérida Unión Deportiva | Mérida Unión Deportiva |  |  | Salamanca | Salamanca | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Eugenio Torres | E. Torres |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Rafael Veloso | R. Veloso | |||||||||
| Martin Crespo | M. Crespo | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 |  | Torsten Beck | T. Beck | |||||||||
| Gregorio Rubio | G. Rubio | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 | | Jakob Breitner | J. Breitner | |||||||||
| Arturo Aguilar | A. Aguilar | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Oscar Gainza | O. Gainza | |||||||||
| Alberto Torres | A. Torres | | 60 | D | | 5 | |  | M | 65 | | Miguel Merino | M. Merino | ||||||||
| Oscar Fuentes | O. Fuentes | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Gabriel Barkero | G. Barkero | |||||||||
| Adriano Sculli | A. Sculli |  | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Martin Cruz | M. Cruz | |||||||||
| Adolfo Leon | A. Leon | | 79 | A | | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Alfredo Sanz | A. Sanz | ||||||||
| Ernesto Santos | E. Santos | | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 62 | | Ernesto Camacho | E. Camacho | |||||||||
| Enrique Mora | E. Mora | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 |  | Carlton Benali | C. Benali | |||||||||
| Gabriel Burle | G. Burle |  | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Sergio Belardi | S. Belardi | |||||||||
| Antonio Diaz | A. Diaz | | 62 | M | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Carlos Galadames | C. Galadames | |||||||||
| Ivan Garcia | I. Garcia | | 62 | G | | 13 | | G | 61 | | Rodolfo Peiro | R. Peiro | |||||||||
| Miguel Jimenez | M. Jimenez | | 56 | A | | 14 | | G | 61 | | Juan-Carlos Molowny | J. Molowny | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Salamanca. A crowd of 17,379 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Salamanca 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 Salamanca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Cano.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Salamanca get the match underway!
2.29
0-0Oscar Fuentes kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Leon. Adolfo Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
4.15
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Cruz plays the ball forward to Ernesto Camacho. Ernesto Camacho deftly passes the ball to Carlton Benali, releasing him through on goal. Carlton Benali shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Eugenio Torres had no chance!! Goal for Salamanca!
10.27
0-1Oscar Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Barkero who takes it down. Gabriel Barkero makes a simple pass to Sergio Belardi. Sergio Belardi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.40
Martin Cruz passes the ball forward to Ernesto Camacho. Ernesto Camacho shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
18.23
Oscar Gainza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Barkero. Gabriel Barkero hits a low pass to Ernesto Camacho. Ernesto Camacho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Eugenio Torres is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
22.51
0-1Martin Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Benali. Carlton Benali knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Torres.
26.55
0-1Adriano Sculli clumsily knocks into Gabriel Barkero. Adriano Sculli is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Barkero stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.32
Martin Cruz hits a low pass to Ernesto Camacho. Ernesto Camacho finds some space and shoots from distance but Eugenio Torres is on top of it.
30.15
Adriano Sculli runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adriano Sculli knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Santos. Ernesto Santos beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.44
Alberto Torres threads a neat ball through to Adriano Sculli. Adriano Sculli threads the ball through to Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora makes a probing pass between the defence to Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle tries a spectacular strike. Gabriel Burle scores for Mérida Unión Deportiva!!
36.15
Miguel Merino sees Ernesto Camacho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Camacho finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
40.45
Showing composure, Gabriel Barkero picks a pass forward to Carlton Benali. Carlton Benali shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.58
Oscar Fuentes chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. Salamanca also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
47.43
Jakob Breitner threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Barkero. Gabriel Barkero sees Ernesto Camacho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Crespo.
49.04
Arturo Aguilar pushes mid-way up the pitch. Arturo Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Santos. Ernesto Santos runs straight at the defence! Ernesto Santos shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.20
Adriano Sculli runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adriano Sculli knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Santos. Ernesto Santos beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's his third!
59.28
4-1Salamanca are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
63.45
Gabriel Barkero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gabriel Barkero shoots from 20 yards. Eugenio Torres gets down and covers it.
67.03
Carlton Benali clumsily knocks into Gregorio Rubio. Carlton Benali is warned by the referee! Gregorio Rubio runs off the knock.
69.36
Martin Cruz barges into Adriano Sculli. Martin Cruz is given a warning by the referee! Adriano Sculli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.58
With great vision, Jakob Breitner plays the ball forward to Martin Cruz. Martin Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Camacho. Ernesto Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Benali. Carlton Benali knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Eugenio Torres is on top of it.
73.04
Oscar Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Merino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Merino sees Sergio Belardi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Belardi shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
75.51
4-1Gabriel Barkero hits a low pass to Carlton Benali. Carlton Benali cuts inside the box! Carlton Benali strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Alberto Torres.
77.18
With vision, Gabriel Barkero plays the ball forward to Ernesto Camacho. Ernesto Camacho shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
78.08
Miguel Merino threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Camacho. Ernesto Camacho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.48
Miguel Merino brings the ball forward. Miguel Merino lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Benali. Carlton Benali knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
85.11
Adriano Sculli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.31
Oscar Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Barkero collects the pass. Gabriel Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Benali controls it well on his chest. Carlton Benali lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Camacho. Ernesto Camacho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ernesto Santos 30, 49, 54 Gabriel Burle 33 | Carlton Benali 4 Ernesto Camacho 78, 89 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Santos of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eugenio Torres (GK)
7
2. Martin Crespo (DEF)
6
3. Gregorio Rubio (DEF)
6
4. Arturo Aguilar (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Torres (DEF)
6
6. Oscar Fuentes (MID)
6
7. Adriano Sculli (MID)
7
8. Adolfo Leon (ATT)
6
9. Ernesto Santos (ATT)
9
10. Enrique Mora (ATT)
6
11. Gabriel Burle (ATT)
7
12. Antonio Diaz (MID)
0
13. Ivan Garcia (GK)
0
14. Miguel Jimenez (ATT)
0
1. Rafael Veloso (GK)
6
2. Torsten Beck (DEF)
6
3. Jakob Breitner (DEF)
6
4. Oscar Gainza (DEF)
6
5. Miguel Merino (MID)
7
6. Gabriel Barkero (MID)
7
7. Martin Cruz (MID)
6
8. Alfredo Sanz (MID)
6
9. Ernesto Camacho (ATT)
9
10. Carlton Benali (ATT)
7
11. Sergio Belardi (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Galadames (GK)
0
13. Rodolfo Peiro (GK)
0
14. Juan-Carlos Molowny (GK)
0