Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Lleida. A crowd of 18,618 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Lleida appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Lleida appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
0.00
0-0Lleida get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Alfredo Moya passes the ball forward to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik plays a one-two with Gabriel Diez and advances towards the goal... Silvain Van Den Herik looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
6.06
0-0Dominique Darwinkel barges into Ricardo José Mari. The referee calls over Dominique Darwinkel and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo José Mari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.55
0-0Mauricio Vila sees Olaf Van Dalen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Olaf Van Dalen flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
10.19
0-0Oscar Fuentes makes a probing pass to Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Guerrero Lopez.
12.25
Adriano Sculli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Wevers. David Wevers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
15.17
Olaf Van Dalen flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Van Den Herik collects the pass. Silvain Van Den Herik advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Silvain Van Den Herik provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Eugenio Torres manages to keep it out.
16.23
Oscar Fuentes sees David Wevers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Wevers whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.23
Arturo Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Oscar Fuentes. Oscar Fuentes threads a neat ball through to David Wevers. David Wevers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dietmar Beckmann who gathers it comfortably.
22.34
Adriano Sculli barges into Olaf Van Dalen. The referee calls over Adriano Sculli and shows him a yellow card! Olaf Van Dalen runs off the knock.
24.22
Ricardo José Mari flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Moya who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Tresor. Jonathan Tresor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.51
Alfred Howey hits it upfield. Fabien Raguel shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.13
Oscar Fuentes passes the ball forward to Dominique Darwinkel. Dominique Darwinkel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.49
Olaf Van Dalen knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Torres who gathers it comfortably.
38.11
Adriano Sculli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel knocks in a cross ball towards Dominique Darwinkel. With a superhuman jump, Dominique Darwinkel connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Dietmar Beckmann. Excellent save.
44.37
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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. Lleida have changed their lineup with Hugo Monteiro replacing Mauricio Vila and Martin Serrano replacing Olaf Van Dalen. The Lleida players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva start the second half!
47.21
Adriano Sculli makes a simple pass to Dominique Darwinkel. Dominique Darwinkel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo José Mari.
48.17
0-0With a delightful solo run, Alfredo Moya stretches the opposition's defence. Alfredo Moya makes a great pass forward. Silvain Van Den Herik runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.08
Adriano Sculli knocks the ball forward to Marcos Montero. Marcos Montero shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
54.05
Adriano Sculli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adriano Sculli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.22
Arturo Aguilar flicks a high ball forward to Adriano Sculli who takes it down. Showing composure, Adriano Sculli laces a through ball forward to David Wevers. David Wevers knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Montero. Marcos Montero makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
59.15
Arturo Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Oscar Fuentes. Oscar Fuentes brings the ball forward. Oscar Fuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.37
Adriano Sculli flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Montero controls it well on his chest. Marcos Montero tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Hugo Monteiro plays the ball forward to Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Tresor. Jonathan Tresor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Torres who gathers it comfortably.
72.54
Ricardo José Mari makes a probing pass to Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik cuts inside the box! Silvain Van Den Herik shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Eugenio Torres!
77.09
Oscar Fuentes threads a neat ball through to Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Adriano Sculli plays the ball forward to Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.20
1-0Adriano Sculli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adriano Sculli plays a scrappy one-two with Dominique Darwinkel and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Adriano Sculli provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Adriano Sculli scores for Mérida Unión Deportiva!!
83.04
Adriano Sculli passes the ball forward to Dominique Darwinkel. Dominique Darwinkel whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Montero. With a superhuman jump, Marcos Montero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
90.00
2-0Arturo Aguilar receives the ball from a throw-in from Gregorio Rubio. Arturo Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Adriano Sculli. Adriano Sculli takes it forward alone. Adriano Sculli knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Montero. Marcos Montero makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Mauricio Guerrero Lopez is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
90.00
2-0It's a corner kick. Adriano Sculli loops the ball over to the far post. David Wevers shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adriano Sculli of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eugenio Torres (GK)
7
2. Paulo Pinto (DEF)
6
3. Arturo Aguilar (DEF)
7
4. Gregorio Rubio (DEF)
6
5. Alfred Howey (DEF)
6
6. Oscar Fuentes (MID)
7
7. Adriano Sculli (MID)
9
8. Fabien Raguel (ATT)
6
9. Dominique Darwinkel (ATT)
6
10. Marcos Montero (ATT)
7
11. David Wevers (ATT)
6
12. Fernando Reis (ATT)
0
13. Alberto Torres (DEF)
0
14. Juan Saez (MID)
0
1. Dietmar Beckmann (GK)
6
2. Mauricio Vila (DEF)
6
3. Ricardo José Mari (DEF)
6
4. Glynn Palmer (DEF)
6
5. Mauricio Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
6. Alfredo Moya (MID)
7
7. Olaf Van Dalen (MID)
6
8. Nicolas Butragueno (MID)
7
9. Jonathan Tresor (ATT)
6
10. Gabriel Diez (ATT)
6
11. Silvain Van Den Herik (ATT)
7
12. Hugo Monteiro (MID)
6
13. Martin Serrano (ATT)
6
14. Juan-Carlos Pardo (GK)
0