Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 12,546 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Ruiz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Ruiz.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva get the match underway!
2.02
0-0Carlos Hierro makes a probing pass to Adolfo Hidalgo. Adolfo Hidalgo advances with the ball. Adolfo Hidalgo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thibault Bodmer.
4.45
0-0Julian Medina flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Gainza collects the pass. Rafael Gainza finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ricardo Duran manages to gather it easily.
8.40
0-0Alejandro Pascual receives the ball from a throw-in from Julian Medina. Alejandro Pascual plays the ball forward to Adolfo Hidalgo. Showing composure, Adolfo Hidalgo laces a through ball forward to Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.16
Alberto Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero who brings the ball under control. Francisco Hacembruch Romero plays a one-two with Raul Ambrosetti and rushes in on goal... Francisco Hacembruch Romero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
10.07
Warren Wetherall makes a probing pass to Enrique Marcos. Enrique Marcos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
12.27
Carlos Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Wetherall. Warren Wetherall makes a simple pass to Enrique Marcos. Enrique Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.40
0-0Alberto Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Rafael Camacho. Rafael Camacho cuts inside the box! Rafael Camacho looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Carlos Hierro's outstretched leg.
27.54
Thibault Bodmer sees Francisco Pirri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Croce. Mauricio Croce shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Leon easily smothers it!
32.30
Without breaking stride, Hugo Ramirez plays the ball forward to Alberto Guardiola. Alberto Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
36.18
0-1Raul Ambrosetti threads the ball through to Rafael Camacho. Rafael Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Croce. Mauricio Croce is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Nicolas Leon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.04
Francisco Pirri sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Pirri shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
44.44
0-1Francisco Pirri clumsily knocks into Julian Medina. The referee calls over Francisco Pirri and shows him a yellow card! Julian Medina runs off the knock.
45.00
0-1Jose Fortes Castro catches Thibault Bodmer on the ankles. Jose Fortes Castro is given a warning by the referee! Thibault Bodmer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Mérida Unión Deportiva players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
54.44
Rafael Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Marcos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Marcos finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ricardo Duran manages to gather it easily.
59.07
Rafael Camacho flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Pirri who brings the ball under control. Francisco Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.55
Raul Ambrosetti flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Croce who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Croce flicks a high pass forward. Raul Ambrosetti controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Raul Ambrosetti strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Rafael Gainza happens to be in the right place to block it.
61.15
Jose Fortes Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Raul Ambrosetti collects the pass. Raul Ambrosetti deftly passes the ball to Francisco Pirri, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Francisco Pirri provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
66.29
Francisco Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Raul Ambrosetti who takes it down. Raul Ambrosetti finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Nicolas Leon manages to keep it out.
69.18
0-1Francisco Pirri hacks Rafael Gainza from behind! Francisco Pirri is warned by the referee! Rafael Gainza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.27
Alberto Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Raul Ambrosetti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raul Ambrosetti plays a one-two with Mauricio Croce and advances towards the goal... Raul Ambrosetti looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.21
Alberto Guardiola barges into Rafael Gainza. The referee calls over Alberto Guardiola and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Gainza stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.21
0-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
83.41
Warren Wetherall makes a probing pass to Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Francisco Calvo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.56
0-1Raul Ambrosetti flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Croce who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Croce passes the ball forward but Alberto Guardiola is offside!
87.36
Thibault Bodmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Raul Ambrosetti who brings the ball under control. Raul Ambrosetti advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Raul Ambrosetti provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Nicolas Leon gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
89.22
Warren Wetherall knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Hidalgo. Adolfo Hidalgo finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ricardo Duran manages to gather it.
90.00
Warren Wetherall threads the ball through to Adolfo Hidalgo. Adolfo Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Calvo controls it well on his chest. Francisco Calvo puts a great ball through. Enrique Marcos runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Raul Ambrosetti of Atlético de Madrid |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nicolas Leon (GK)
8
2. Alejandro Pascual (DEF)
6
3. Julian Medina (DEF)
7
4. Carlos Hierro (DEF)
7
5. Rui Martins (DEF)
6
6. Warren Wetherall (MID)
8
7. Adolfo Hidalgo (MID)
7
8. Rafael Gainza (MID)
6
9. Enrique Marcos (ATT)
6
10. Francisco Calvo (ATT)
7
11. Jose Fortes Castro (ATT)
5
12. Eugenio Ibanez (MID)
0
13. Miguel Vazquez (ATT)
0
14. Jose Martin (ATT)
0
1. Ricardo Duran (GK)
7
2. Julian Castillo (DEF)
6
3. Thibault Bodmer (DEF)
7
4. Hugo Ramirez (DEF)
6
5. Jose Fortes Ramirez (DEF)
6
6. Alberto Guardiola (MID)
7
7. Raul Ambrosetti (MID)
9
8. Francisco Pirri (MID)
6
9. Francisco Hacembruch Romero (ATT)
6
10. Rafael Camacho (ATT)
8
11. Mauricio Croce (ATT)
9
12. Eduardo Guerrero (ATT)
0
13. Julian Lopez (ATT)
0
14. Don Young (MID)
0