Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Robert McleodR. Mcleod60
G
1
G
61Rafael MolownyR. Molowny
Peter van den BroekP. van den Broek65
D
2
D
74Ivan KikoI. Kiko
Mauricio GarciaM. Garcia54
D
3captain
D
72Eugenio AguilarE. Aguilar
Frederico MartinezF. Martinez51
D
4
D
65Ricardo RubioR. Rubio
Guido SbagliaG. Sbaglia48
D
5
M
74Antonio LeonA. Leon
Romero P. GutierrezR. Gutierrez75
M
captain6
M
70Jose RubioJ. Rubio
Jose Javier GarridoJ. Garrido65
M
7
M
67Andres PirriA. Pirri
Artur OliveiraA. Oliveira65
M
8
M
66Jakob DörnerJ. Dörner
Pedro GuerreroP. Guerrero62
M
9
A
76Rafael GilR. Gil
Patricio AndresP. Andres61
A
10
A
71Antonio MarquesA. Marques
Nicolas CruzN. Cruz59
A
11
A
57Fernando CamineroF. Caminero
 
Gregorio PirriG. Pirri60
G
12
M
65Fabiano PeruzziF. Peruzzi
Jose PichichiJ. Pichichi60
M
13
D
62Eugenio CastilloE. Castillo
Edmundo GimenezE. Gimenez55
A
14
G
60Pablo VergesP. Verges

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 9,842 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael  Lozano.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva start the match!
3.19
Peter van den Broek sees Artur Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Rafael Molowny had no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
6.47
Ricardo Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rubio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Rubio threads a neat ball through to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fernando Caminero scores for Real Zaragoza!!
14.23
Romero P. Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
22.29
Jose Javier Garrido threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz knocks the ball forward, putting Patricio Andres through on goal. Patricio Andres shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.37
Jose Rubio flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
34.40
Artur Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
40.01
Jose Javier Garrido threads a neat ball through to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Real Zaragoza kick off the second half!
55.38
Antonio Leon receives the ball from a throw-in from Andres Pirri. Antonio Leon flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Caminero controls it well on his chest. Fernando Caminero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
59.43
Jakob Dörner flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Marques who takes it down. Antonio Marques tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
61.43
Real Zaragoza appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.22
Antonio Leon flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Gil finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
66.45
Eugenio Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio surges forward with the ball. Jose Rubio tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Robert Mcleod smothers it!
69.32
Jose Rubio barges into Artur Oliveira. The referee calls over Jose Rubio and shows him a yellow card! Artur Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.22
Andres Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Garrido. The referee calls over Andres Pirri and shows him a yellow card! Jose Javier Garrido gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.15
Antonio Leon laces a through ball forward to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero passes the ball forward but Rafael Gil is offside!
77.52
Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.52
Jose Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
78.36
Peter van den Broek launches a long ball forward. Nicolas Cruz passes the ball forward but Pedro Guerrero is offside!
81.12
Jose Rubio decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Rubio plays a quick one-two with Antonio Marques and rushes in on goal... Jose Rubio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
83.52
Andres Pirri hacks Jose Javier Garrido from behind! Andres Pirri is warned by the referee! Jose Javier Garrido hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.43
Andres Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Marques and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rafael Gil takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.35
Jakob Dörner flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Gil who takes it down. Rafael Gil sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Gil!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Real Zaragoza
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.8%
49.2%
Play Area
28.6%
50.8%
20.6%

Scorers
Patricio Andres 3
Fernando Caminero 6
Antonio Marques 59
Rafael Gil 84, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Gil of Real Zaragoza

Match Ratings