Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 19,358 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Diez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Diez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Numancia kick off!
4.13
0-0Stefan Schnoor clumsily knocks into Martin Rampulla. The referee brings Stefan Schnoor to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Rampulla grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.53
0-0Romain Abidal barges into Henry Bramble. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Henry Bramble stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.37
1-0Romain Abidal kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Diaz. Gregorio Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla powers a header at goal. Martin Rampulla scores for Numancia!!
20.30
1-0Edmundo Herrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Diaz. Gregorio Diaz makes a pass forward but Dave Grimandi makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
22.30
1-0Romain Abidal flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Diaz who takes it down. Gregorio Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Grimandi. Eugenio Helguera catches Dave Grimandi on the ankles. Dave Grimandi appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
26.40
Henry Bramble clumsily knocks into Romain Abidal. The referee calls over Henry Bramble and shows him a yellow card! Romain Abidal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.35
1-0With great vision, Ivan Gomez plays the ball forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
39.03
Henry Bramble sees space and advances. Henry Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Castillo but he's offside!
42.29
Romain Abidal decides to run forward with the ball. Romain Abidal makes a probing pass to Dave Grimandi but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva start the second half!
48.09
1-0Edmundo Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Schnoor.
61.58
1-0Guillermo Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
63.02
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
66.52
Martin Rampulla barges into Luis Ramos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.37
Ivan Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Hernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Hernandez shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Henry Bramble plays the ball forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Scott James. Excellent save.
78.12
Andres Sanchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Gutierrez. Eduardo Gutierrez hits a low pass to Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.30
Jose Fortes Diez takes it forward alone. Jose Fortes Diez kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla whips in a cross ball towards Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
85.08
Carlos Martin chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Hierro. Guillermo Hierro sees a break and surges forward. Guillermo Hierro shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott James (GK)
7
2. Andres Sanchez (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fortes Diez (DEF)
7
4. Dominic Gemmill (DEF)
6
5. Ivan Marcos (DEF)
6
6. Eduardo Gutierrez (MID)
7
7. Romain Abidal (MID)
7
8. Edmundo Herrero (MID)
7
9. Martin Rampulla (ATT)
9
10. Dave Grimandi (ATT)
6
11. Gregorio Diaz (ATT)
8
12. Daniel Campos (GK)
0
13. Fabio De Cesare (ATT)
0
14. Ivan Cano (GK)
0
1. Alberto Calvo (GK)
6
2. Luis Ramos (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Martin (DEF)
8
4. Eugenio Helguera (DEF)
6
5. Stefan Schnoor (DEF)
5
6. Guillermo Hierro (MID)
7
7. Ivan Gomez (MID)
6
8. Henry Bramble (MID)
6
9. Edmundo Dominguez (MID)
6
10. Rafael Castillo (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Hernandez (ATT)
6
12. Gary Gallacher (ATT)
0
13. Oscar Rodriguez (DEF)
0
14. Felipe Herrero (MID)
0