Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     GetafeGetafe
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Robert McleodR. Mcleod60
G
1
G
68Frederico VegaF. Vega
Peter van den BroekP. van den Broek65
D
2
D
64Guilherme CostaG. Costa
Mauricio GarciaM. Garcia54
D
3
D
60Guilherme JesusG. Jesus
Frederico MartinezF. Martinez51
D
4
D
59Edmundo HierroE. Hierro
Guido SbagliaG. Sbaglia48
D
5
M
62Seth WilcoxS. Wilcox
Romero P. GutierrezR. Gutierrez75
M
captain6
M
54Pedro AndradeP. Andrade
Jose Javier GarridoJ. Garrido65
M
7
M
46Eugenio CamposE. Campos
Artur OliveiraA. Oliveira65
M
8
M
45Jose Fortes AlonsoJ. Alonso
Pedro GuerreroP. Guerrero62
M
9
A
69Miguel CruzM. Cruz
Patricio AndresP. Andres61
A
10
A
67Marcel MöllerM. Möller
Nicolas CruzN. Cruz59
A
11captain
A
64Francisco RomeroF. Romero
 
Gregorio PirriG. Pirri60
G
12
G
64Claudio GuardiolaC. Guardiola
Jose PichichiJ. Pichichi60
M
13
D
59Pedro AlonsoP. Alonso
Edmundo GimenezE. Gimenez55
A
14
D
58Adolfo RubioA. Rubio

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Getafe. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan  Carmona.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
3.23
With imagination, Jose Javier Garrido plays the ball forward to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
6.43
Peter van den Broek hits it upfield. Nicolas Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.41
Mauricio Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Garrido controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Garrido makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.32
Guilherme Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Wilcox. Seth Wilcox hits a low pass to Miguel Cruz. Miguel Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Möller but the linesman indicates offside!
15.32
Mauricio Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Gutierrez. Romero P. Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.56
Pedro Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Cruz. Miguel Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Mcleod who gathers it comfortably.
21.05
Guilherme Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Andrade. Pedro Andrade plays the ball forward to Marcel Möller. Marcel Möller shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.22
Frederico Martinez flicks a high ball forward to Artur Oliveira who takes it down. Artur Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
33.23
Artur Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Cruz who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Cruz rushes past Guilherme Jesus! Some good footwork from Nicolas Cruz provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.00
With imagination, Guilherme Costa laces a through ball forward to Eugenio Campos. Eugenio Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Cruz. Miguel Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
44.53
Mauricio Garcia catches Miguel Cruz on the ankles. The referee calls over Mauricio Garcia and warns him to calm down! Miguel Cruz runs off the knock.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Artur Oliveira plays the ball forward to Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. Getafe also appear unchanged since the first half. The Getafe players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Getafe kicking off!
47.23
Eugenio Campos flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Romero who brings the ball under control. Francisco Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Möller. With a superhuman jump, Marcel Möller connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.46
Edmundo Hierro makes a simple pass to Pedro Andrade. Pedro Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Möller controls it well on his chest. Marcel Möller finds some space and shoots from distance but Robert Mcleod reads it well. Excellent save!
54.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Artur Oliveira plays the ball forward to Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
57.24
Eugenio Campos plays the ball forward to Francisco Romero. Francisco Romero shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
59.54
Mauricio Garcia threads a neat ball through to Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Andres collects the pass. Patricio Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Vega who gathers it comfortably.
60.37
Pedro Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz makes a pass forward but Patricio Andres makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
61.27
Jose Fortes Alonso advances with the ball. Jose Fortes Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
63.46
Jose Fortes Alonso takes it forward alone. Jose Fortes Alonso shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
65.39
Jose Fortes Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Möller. Marcel Möller shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.14
Artur Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Seth Wilcox. Artur Oliveira is shown the yellow card! Seth Wilcox stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.07
Guilherme Costa flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Campos who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Campos flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Cruz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Cruz shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.32
Guilherme Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Alonso. Jose Fortes Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Romero collects the pass. Francisco Romero shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.17
Patricio Andres barges into Guilherme Costa. The referee calls over Patricio Andres and warns him to calm down! Guilherme Costa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.22
Pedro Andrade takes a short throw-in bringing Seth Wilcox into play. Seth Wilcox makes a probing pass to Francisco Romero. Francisco Romero tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.43
Eugenio Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Möller. Marcel Möller lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Romero. Francisco Romero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Getafe are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.23
Eugenio Campos flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Romero collects the pass. Francisco Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Möller. Marcel Möller rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Eugenio Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Möller. Marcel Möller shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Getafe
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
11
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
30%
42.2%
27.8%

Scorers
Nicolas Cruz 33
Marcel Möller 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Cruz of Mérida Unión Deportiva

Match Ratings