Match Report
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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 RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 20,114 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 Daniel Pardo.
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 Daniel Pardo.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off the first half!
4.32
0-0Adriano Sculli darts forward. Adriano Sculli whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Segarra. Alberto Segarra makes a looping header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Danny Rizzo keeps it out!
6.49
0-0Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson threads a neat ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.30
Zvonimir Stanic passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Daniel Ramirez keeps it out!
9.46
Stephen Campbell threads a neat ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Daniel Ramirez comfortably smothers it!
10.13
0-0Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson makes a simple pass to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
14.18
1-0Adriano Sculli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis knocks in a cross ball towards David Wevers. David Wevers powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.37
Houssin Kachloul makes a probing pass to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson passes the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.57
Nick Mustoe knocks the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte advances inside the box! David Delporte strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Daniel Ramirez. Excellent save.
24.07
Adriano Sculli chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis whips in a cross ball towards David Wevers. David Wevers shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Danny Rizzo is on top of it.
27.35
Terry Ball threads a neat ball through to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Lupatelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alessandro Lupatelli rushes past Arturo Aguilar! Alessandro Lupatelli rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.31
Houssin Kachloul threads the ball through to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Lupatelli controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Lupatelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Daniel Ramirez manages to gather it.
33.19
Adriano Sculli knocks the ball forward to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Ball.
40.22
Zvonimir Stanic knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.43
Gregorio Rubio takes it forward alone. Gregorio Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Segarra controls it well on his chest. Alberto Segarra whips in a cross ball towards Dominique Darwinkel. Dominique Darwinkel flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
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. The RCD Espanyol players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva get the second half underway!
48.11
Terry Ball sees a break and surges forward. Terry Ball flicks a high pass forward to David Delporte who brings the ball under control. David Delporte shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Daniel Ramirez!
54.23
Mauricio Duran sees Adriano Sculli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adriano Sculli sees space and advances. Adriano Sculli knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Segarra. Alberto Segarra connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.49
Adriano Sculli threads a neat ball through to Alberto Segarra. Alberto Segarra finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
60.35
3-1RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Harry Windass replacing Alessandro Lupatelli .
65.41
Zvonimir Stanic plays the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.27
Florian Junger decides to run forward with the ball. With vision, Florian Junger picks a pass forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.54
Florian Junger receives the ball from a throw-in from Houssin Kachloul. Florian Junger pushes up the pitch. Florian Junger threads the ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte lofts in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
73.16
Adriano Sculli knocks the ball forward to Alberto Segarra. Alberto Segarra lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Danny Rizzo effortlessly picks it out of the air!
75.42
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson sees David Delporte in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Delporte shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.18
Without breaking stride, Terry Ball plays the ball forward to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Harry Windass controls it well on his chest. Harry Windass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
79.57
Showing composure, Houssin Kachloul picks a pass forward to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.14
Nick Mustoe sees Harry Windass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harry Windass knocks in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Delporte!
87.03
Houssin Kachloul threads the ball through to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Windass. Harry Windass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Daniel Ramirez manages to keep it out.
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
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. Daniel Ramirez (GK)
8
2. Mauricio Duran (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)
8
8. Dominique Darwinkel (ATT)
7
9. David Wevers (ATT)
8
10. Fernando Reis (ATT)
7
11. Alberto Segarra (ATT)
8
12. Alberto Torres (DEF)
0
13. Juan Saez (MID)
0
14. Felipe Serrano (DEF)
0
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
7
2. Terry Ball (DEF)
6
3. Florian Junger (DEF)
7
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
7
7. Stephen Campbell (MID)
7
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
6
9. David Delporte (ATT)
8
10. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
8
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
6
12. Diogo Tapia (ATT)
0
13. Jo Kippe (DEF)
0
14. Harry Windass (DEF)
7