Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play Deportivo Alaves in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Deportivo Alaves are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Deportivo Alaves are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva get the match underway!
3.56
0-0Marques Pereira Colleter threads the ball through to Mamar Queiros. Mamar Queiros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tahar Boukhari.
4.44
0-0Colin Brady knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Don Dalglish manages to gather it comfortably.
10.44
0-1Eidur Brynjarsson kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias passes the ball forward to Paolo Ramirez. Paolo Ramirez tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.42
0-1Colin Brady knocks the ball forward to Paolo Ramirez. Paolo Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
20.47
Eidur Brynjarsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro goes all the way! Alejandro Castro tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.01
Victor Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Gutierrez. Rafael Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Mamar Queiros. Mamar Queiros finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.48
1-2Eidur Brynjarsson clumsily knocks into Johnny Van Der Sleen. The referee calls over Eidur Brynjarsson and shows him a yellow card! Johnny Van Der Sleen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.38
Nicolas Helguera knocks the ball forward to Eidur Brynjarsson. Eidur Brynjarsson knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felice Cupi.
39.14
Victor Pascual deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Gutierrez. Rafael Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Leon. Sebastian Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Mamar Queiros. Mamar Queiros powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.27
1-2Johnny Van Der Sleen clumsily knocks into Eidur Brynjarsson. Johnny Van Der Sleen is given a warning by the referee! Eidur Brynjarsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.46
1-2Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Deportivo Alaves's defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Deportivo Alaves kicking off!
48.09
Tahar Boukhari passes the ball forward to Emmanuel Okocha. Emmanuel Okocha makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Don Dalglish has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.35
Deportivo Alaves are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
60.01
Johnny Van Der Sleen threads the ball through to Romero P. Lorenzo. Romero P. Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Leon. Sebastian Leon flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
66.29
Emmanuel Okocha makes a beautiful solo run. Emmanuel Okocha whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Ramirez. Paolo Ramirez heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.18
Johnny Van Der Sleen makes a probing pass to Sebastian Leon. Sebastian Leon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Helguera.
71.19
Francisco Fuentes kicks a strong pass forward to Marques Pereira Colleter. Marques Pereira Colleter knocks the ball forward to Mamar Queiros. Mamar Queiros controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.01
Emmanuel Okocha flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felice Cupi.
83.16
1-4Emmanuel Okocha chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Ramirez. Paolo Ramirez passes the ball forward but Alejandro Castro is offside!
84.54
Nicolas Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Brady. Colin Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
87.17
Colin Brady hacks Marques Pereira Colleter from behind! Colin Brady is warned by the referee! Marques Pereira Colleter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.27
Rafael Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Lorenzo. Romero P. Lorenzo lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Leon. Sebastian Leon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Linus Ritzinger.
90.00
Colin Brady makes a simple pass to Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
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
| Mamar Queiros 26 | Paolo Ramirez 10, 66 Alejandro Castro 20, 48 |