Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Ramos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Ramos.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Rafael Gainza makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Gainza shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
6.13
0-0Roberto Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Bruno. Youssouf Bruno knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Nicolas Leon is on top of it.
9.29
0-0Nicolas Cano threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez makes a probing pass to Nicolas Cano but he's offside!
10.54
0-0Francisco Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Roman collects the pass. Carlos Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.32
Youssouf Bruno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.30
Arturo Herrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssouf Bruno. Youssouf Bruno shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.36
With a delightful solo run, Ricardo Moya stretches the opposition's defence. Ricardo Moya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Gainza.
20.12
Ivan Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez makes a probing pass to Youssouf Bruno. Youssouf Bruno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Hierro.
24.13
Ricardo Moya threads the ball through to Mauricio Mora. Mauricio Mora shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Patricio Guerrero Lopez.
25.12
0-1Corner kick to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Patricio Diez plays it short to Carlos Roman. Carlos Roman shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Roman!
30.44
Nicolas Cano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Alonso. Roberto Alonso flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Menendez who brings the ball neatly under control. Jose Fortes Menendez plays a scrappy one-two with Youssouf Bruno and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jose Fortes Menendez provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.58
0-1Arturo Herrera hacks Rafael Gainza from behind! The referee warns Arturo Herrera to calm down! Rafael Gainza grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.50
Rui Martins hits a low pass to Patricio Diez. Patricio Diez makes a simple pass to Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Mora. Mauricio Mora beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
51.43
Carlos Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Gainza. Without breaking stride, Rafael Gainza plays the ball forward to Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.55
Roberto Alonso hacks Julian Medina from behind! Roberto Alonso is given a warning by the referee! Julian Medina carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.51
Rui Martins flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Moya who takes it down. Ricardo Moya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Gainza.
61.08
Antonino Nunziata flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Cano controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Cano takes it forward alone. Nicolas Cano tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
67.48
0-2Rafael Gainza hits a low pass to Carlos Roman. Carlos Roman whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Antonino Nunziata!
77.14
Roberto Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Cano. Nicolas Cano tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
78.54
Francisco Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Roman. Carlos Roman shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
84.34
Ivan Gainza passes the ball forward to Arturo Herrera. Arturo Herrera threads a neat ball through to Youssouf Bruno. Youssouf Bruno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Arturo Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Bruno. Youssouf Bruno shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Carlos Roman of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patricio Guerrero Lopez (GK)
7
2. Thibault Bodmer (DEF)
6
3. Ivan Gainza (DEF)
6
4. Sebastian Pirri (DEF)
6
5. Antonino Nunziata (DEF)
7
6. Ricardo Perez (MID)
6
7. Nicolas Cano (MID)
8
8. Arturo Herrera (MID)
6
9. Roberto Alonso (MID)
7
10. Jose Fortes Menendez (ATT)
7
11. Youssouf Bruno (ATT)
6
12. Frederico Gento (ATT)
0
13. Carlos Farinos (ATT)
0
14. Patrick El Khanchaf (GK)
0
1. Nicolas Leon (GK)
6
2. Julian Medina (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Hierro (DEF)
6
4. Rui Martins (DEF)
7
5. Frederico Perez (DEF)
6
6. Patricio Diez (MID)
7
7. Rafael Gainza (MID)
7
8. Ricardo Moya (MID)
7
9. Carlos Roman (ATT)
9
10. Francisco Calvo (ATT)
8
11. Mauricio Mora (ATT)
9
12. Zerbini Albertini (GK)
0
13. Miguel Vazquez (ATT)
0
14. Julian Vidal (GK)
0