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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 8,916 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Extremadura UD kicking off!
8.34
Alfredo Arias makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Marin. Jose Fortes Marin goes all the way! Jose Fortes Marin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.16
Alfredo Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Pichichi. Eugenio Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Marin. Jose Fortes Marin flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.44
Adolfo Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Zamora. Miguel Zamora kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Soto. Victor Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.31
Miguel Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Soto. Victor Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.42
Leonardo Redondo passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Pichichi. Eugenio Pichichi directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.06
Marcos Merino comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fortes Ortiz. Marcos Merino is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Ortiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.05
Miguel Suarez clumsily knocks into Miguel Zamora. The referee calls over Miguel Suarez and warns him to calm down! Miguel Zamora carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.42
Leonardo Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Pichichi. Eugenio Pichichi shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.18
Juan Sanz makes a probing pass to Victor Soto. Victor Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.08
Ivan Rubio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Redondo. Leonardo Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Pichichi. Eugenio Pichichi powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
42.13
Hugo Guardiola makes a probing pass to Victor Soto. Victor Soto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Carlos Marquez easily smothers it!
44.44
Fernando Alvarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Arias. Alfredo Arias makes a beautiful solo run. Alfredo Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Reyes who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Marcos Merino makes a beautiful solo run. Marcos Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Soto. Victor Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
47.04
Ivan Rubio makes a simple pass to Leonardo Redondo. Leonardo Redondo makes a beautiful solo run. Leonardo Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.40
Alfredo Arias catches Hugo Guardiola on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfredo Arias and warns him to calm down! Hugo Guardiola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.32
Adolfo Verges makes a probing pass to Miguel Cortes. Miguel Cortes makes a probing pass to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Victor Soto. Victor Soto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.11
Alfredo Arias makes a probing pass to Eugenio Pichichi. Eugenio Pichichi shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Hugo Reyes easily smothers it!
60.30
Ivan Rubio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Arias. Alfredo Arias makes a probing pass to Eugenio Pichichi. Eugenio Pichichi shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.42
Moritz Wendel knocks the ball forward to Miguel Cortes. Miguel Cortes sees a break and surges forward. Miguel Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Soto but the linesman indicates offside!
71.41
Hugo Guardiola decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Guardiola shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.53
Juan Sanz threads the ball through to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Carlos Marquez!
78.28
Hugo Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Rubio.
79.17
Moritz Wendel catches Eugenio Pichichi on the ankles. The referee calls over Moritz Wendel and shows him a yellow card! Eugenio Pichichi runs off the knock.
89.27
Miguel Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Marcos Merino threads the ball through to Hugo Guardiola. Hugo Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Victor Soto. Victor Soto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Alvarez.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Victor Soto of Extremadura UD

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 42.3529411764706 vs 57.6470588235294
Play Area
Home team third: 31.76%, Midfield: 44.71%, Away team third: 23.53%

Scorers