Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     Extremadura UDExtremadura UD
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gregorio PirriG. Pirri59
G
1
G
67Jose Fortes SanzJ. Sanz
Mauricio GarciaM. Garcia54
D
2
D
68Sebastian HankeS. Hanke
Daniel PichichiD. Pichichi52
D
3
D
63Arturo CruzA. Cruz
Oscar FarinosO. Farinos52
D
4captain
D
63Antonio FariaA. Faria
Frederico MartinezF. Martinez51
D
5
D
58Miguel RomanM. Roman
Romero P. GutierrezR. Gutierrez74
M
captain6
M
71Jose CamposJ. Campos
Jose CanoJ. Cano74
M
7
M
69Youl MoracchiniY. Moracchini
Jose Javier GarridoJ. Garrido65
M
8
M
68Jermaine GuppyJ. Guppy
Artur OliveiraA. Oliveira65
M
9
A
72Claudio PascualC. Pascual
Patricio AndresP. Andres61
A
10
A
71Dietmar JungD. Jung
Francisco RomeroF. Romero61
A
11
A
70Dado CamaraD. Camara
 
Pedro GuerreroP. Guerrero61
M
12
A
68Albert CabreraA. Cabrera
Luis FarinosL. Farinos59
A
13
M
67Patricio HerreroP. Herrero
Jose PichichiJ. Pichichi59
M
14
A
66Leonardo HierroL. Hierro

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 9,563 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar  Torres.


0.00
The first half starts with Extremadura UD kicking off!
2.11
Youl Moracchini catches Jose Javier Garrido on the ankles. The referee brings Youl Moracchini to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Garrido carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.17
Jose Javier Garrido knocks the ball forward to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.24
Antonio Faria makes a probing pass to Jose Campos. Jose Campos decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Campos whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.19
Romero P. Gutierrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Jose Fortes Sanz. Excellent save.
14.06
Antonio Faria knocks the ball forward to Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pascual comfortably collects the pass. Claudio Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung flicks the ball with his head but Gregorio Pirri is on top of it.
16.43
Sebastian Hanke knocks the ball to his team mate, Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini knocks the ball forward to Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung plays a quick one-two with Claudio Pascual and rushes in on goal... Dietmar Jung tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.09
Mauricio Garcia makes a simple pass to Jose Cano. Jose Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.05
Mauricio Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira hits a low pass to Francisco Romero. Francisco Romero plays a one-two with Patricio Andres and rushes in on goal... Francisco Romero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Jose Fortes Sanz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.26
Miguel Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Campos. Jose Campos makes a simple pass to Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Dietmar Jung provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Gregorio Pirri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.07
Arturo Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Youl Moracchini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youl Moracchini flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Pascual who brings the ball under control. Claudio Pascual shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.49
Extremadura UD are playing very defensively.
34.25
Youl Moracchini hits a low pass to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Extremadura UD!
38.22
Jermaine Guppy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Gregorio Pirri. Excellent save.
44.31
Jermaine Guppy threads the ball through to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gregorio Pirri!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. Extremadura UD have changed their lineup with Patricio Herrero replacing Dietmar Jung.

45.00
The second half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
47.08
Frederico Martinez threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Gutierrez. Romero P. Gutierrez hits a low pass to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.56
Jose Cano hits a low pass to Francisco Romero. Francisco Romero flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Andres controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Sebastian Hanke barges into Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
53.22
Arturo Cruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Guppy. Jermaine Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Herrero who brings the ball under control. Patricio Herrero skips past Daniel Pichichi! Some good footwork from Patricio Herrero provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.48
Jose Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gregorio Pirri!
63.29
Jose Cano runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Cano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
65.30
Jose Javier Garrido hacks Arturo Cruz from behind! The referee brings Jose Javier Garrido to one side and gives him a warning! Arturo Cruz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.50
With some swift thinking, Oscar Farinos plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Garrido. Jose Javier Garrido makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Romero. Francisco Romero plays a perfect one-two with Patricio Andres and rushes in on goal... Francisco Romero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.07
Arturo Cruz pushes mid-way up the pitch. Arturo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Farinos.
77.14
Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
81.30
Extremadura UD are playing very defensively.
83.14
Antonio Faria gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Dado Camara skips past Mauricio Garcia! Dado Camara makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Daniel Pichichi.
90.00
Youl Moracchini threads the ball through to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Extremadura UD
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
27.8%
43%
29.1%

Scorers
Francisco Romero 21
Claudio Pascual 8, 34
Dietmar Jung 16, 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Pascual of Extremadura UD

Match Ratings
1.Gregorio Pirri (GK)
7
2.Mauricio Garcia (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Pichichi (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Farinos (DEF)
6
5.Frederico Martinez (DEF)
6
6.Romero P. Gutierrez (MID)
6
7.Jose Cano (MID)
6
8.Jose Javier Garrido (MID)
6
9.Artur Oliveira (MID)
6
10.Patricio Andres (ATT)
6
11.Francisco Romero (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Pedro Guerrero (MID)
0
13.Luis Farinos (ATT)
0
14.Jose Pichichi (MID)
0

1.Jose Fortes Sanz (GK)
6
2.Sebastian Hanke (DEF)
6
3.Arturo Cruz (DEF)
7
4.Antonio Faria (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Roman (DEF)
6
6.Jose Campos (MID)
7
7.Youl Moracchini (MID)
7
8.Jermaine Guppy (MID)
6
9.Claudio Pascual (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Dietmar Jung (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Dado Camara (ATT)
6
 
12.Albert Cabrera (ATT)
0
13.Patricio Herrero (MID)
6
14.Leonardo Hierro (ATT)
0