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. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
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 Eugenio Ramirez.
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 Eugenio Ramirez.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the first half!
2.53
0-04.43
0-0Simion Urzica makes a simple pass to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.45
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.06
Adriano Sculli knocks the ball to his team mate, David Wevers. David Wevers whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Danny Rizzo easily punches it away to safety.
14.44
Adriano Sculli hits a low pass to David Wevers. David Wevers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Danny Rizzo effortlessly smothers it!
21.54
0-1Nick Mustoe passes the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eugenio Torres with no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
26.39
0-1Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson barges into Adriano Sculli. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson is shown the yellow card! Adriano Sculli stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.43
Houssin Kachloul knocks the ball to his team mate, Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica takes it forward alone. Simion Urzica knocks in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Eugenio Torres had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
30.09
Nick Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
32.10
Paulo Pinto knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Fuentes. Oscar Fuentes threads the ball through to David Wevers. David Wevers shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
39.57
Arturo Aguilar sweeps the ball long. Dominique Darwinkel lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Montero. Marcos Montero shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.45
Mike Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal advances inside the box! Gregorio Vidal takes a shot at goal. Eugenio Torres gets down and covers it.
44.27
Jo Kippe makes a simple pass to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson makes a beautiful solo run. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal makes a looping header on goal. Eugenio Torres picks it out of the air!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 start the second half!
49.54
Simion Urzica sees a break and surges forward. Simion Urzica knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal heads the ball goalwards. Gregorio Vidal scores for RCD Espanyol!!
53.07
Simion Urzica kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
54.49
0-3Houssin Kachloul catches Fabien Raguel on the ankles. Houssin Kachloul is given a warning by the referee! Fabien Raguel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.59
0-3Adriano Sculli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Montero. Marcos Montero threads the ball through to Dominique Darwinkel but he's offside!
57.34
Simion Urzica knocks the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.14
Simion Urzica flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Vidal who takes it down. Gregorio Vidal whips in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte beats his man to it with a header but Eugenio Torres is on top of it.
61.35
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson threads a neat ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Eugenio Torres has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.36
Adriano Sculli clumsily knocks into Simion Urzica. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simion Urzica hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.28
Paulo Pinto decides to run forward with the ball. Paulo Pinto flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Montero who takes it down. Marcos Montero shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Danny Rizzo. Excellent save.
67.23
Adriano Sculli catches Mike Hapgood on the ankles. The referee brings Adriano Sculli to one side and gives him a warning! Mike Hapgood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.56
Adriano Sculli catches Jo Kippe on the ankles. The referee calls over Adriano Sculli again and warns him to calm down! Jo Kippe runs off the knock.
71.09
Arturo Aguilar clumsily knocks into Hidetoshi Yamazaki. The referee warns Arturo Aguilar to calm down! Hidetoshi Yamazaki hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.37
Gregorio Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Fuentes collects the pass. Oscar Fuentes laces a through ball forward to David Wevers. David Wevers sees Fabien Raguel just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Fabien Raguel rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.23
Oscar Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Dominique Darwinkel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominique Darwinkel plays a scrappy one-two with David Wevers and advances towards the goal... Dominique Darwinkel strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Danny Rizzo reads it well. Great keeping!
83.50
Simion Urzica flicks a high ball forward to David Delporte who takes it down. David Delporte shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Eugenio Torres.
84.53
Arturo Aguilar runs forward with the ball. Arturo Aguilar takes it forward alone. Arturo Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Montero. Marcos Montero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Danny Rizzo punches it away to safety.
85.12
0-4Gregorio Rubio runs up as Arturo Aguilar takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Gregorio Rubio takes it forward alone. Gregorio Rubio kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Montero. Marcos Montero knocks in a cross ball towards Dominique Darwinkel. Dominique Darwinkel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reactions from Florian Junger blocks the shot!
89.28
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson darts forward. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson whips in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Hidetoshi Yamazaki 22, 27 Gregorio Vidal 50, 61 David Delporte 89 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eugenio Torres (GK)
7
2. Paulo Pinto (DEF)
6
3. Arturo Aguilar (DEF)
6
4. Gregorio Rubio (DEF)
6
5. Alfred Howey (DEF)
6
6. Oscar Fuentes (MID)
6
7. Adriano Sculli (MID)
5
8. Fabien Raguel (ATT)
6
9. Dominique Darwinkel (ATT)
6
10. Marcos Montero (ATT)
6
11. David Wevers (ATT)
6
12. Gabriel Burle (ATT)
0
13. Fernando Reis (ATT)
0
14. Alberto Torres (DEF)
0
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
7
2. Florian Junger (DEF)
6
3. Jo Kippe (DEF)
7
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Mike Hapgood (MID)
6
7. Simion Urzica (MID)
8
8. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
7
9. Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
9
10. David Delporte (ATT)
8
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
8
12. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
0
13. Thomas Morlock (DEF)
0
14. Stephen Campbell (MID)
0