Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     Albacete BalompieAlbacete Balompie
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Robert McleodR. Mcleod60
G
1
G
61Daniel BlancoD. Blanco
Peter van den BroekP. van den Broek65
D
2
D
62David CastroD. Castro
Mauricio GarciaM. Garcia54
D
3captain
D
62Andres MarinA. Marin
Frederico MartinezF. Martinez51
D
4
D
61Daniel AntunesD. Antunes
Guido SbagliaG. Sbaglia48
D
5
D
49Andres HelgueraA. Helguera
Romero P. GutierrezR. Gutierrez75
M
captain6
M
79Roberto HerreroR. Herrero
Jose Javier GarridoJ. Garrido65
M
7
M
63Luis GentoL. Gento
Artur OliveiraA. Oliveira65
M
8
M
63Marcos PirriM. Pirri
Pedro GuerreroP. Guerrero62
M
9
M
56Martin CrespoM. Crespo
Patricio AndresP. Andres61
A
10
A
75Gregorio FuentesG. Fuentes
Nicolas CruzN. Cruz59
A
11
A
67Enrique MolownyE. Molowny
 
Gregorio PirriG. Pirri60
G
12
A
61Aron RedekerA. Redeker
Jose PichichiJ. Pichichi60
M
13
G
60Juan-Carlos FerrerJ. Ferrer
Edmundo GimenezE. Gimenez55
A
14
G
56David Van Der MeydeD. Van Der Meyde

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 8,688 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian  Castillo.


0.00
Albacete Balompie kick off and get the first half underway!
9.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Gento laces a weighted ball forward to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Robert Mcleod manages to gather it effortlessly.
14.47
Martin Crespo threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Martinez.
16.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Mauricio Garcia plays the ball forward to Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira hits a low pass to Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
18.41
Luis Gento chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.11
Daniel Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Pirri who brings the ball under control. Marcos Pirri threads a neat ball through to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.07
Pedro Guerrero flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Andres who brings the ball under control. Patricio Andres shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
28.46
Andres Marin threads a neat ball through to Marcos Pirri. With a delightful solo run, Marcos Pirri stretches the opposition's defence. Marcos Pirri shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Robert Mcleod effortlessly smothers it!
38.52
Daniel Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Pirri. With vision, Marcos Pirri laces a through ball forward to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny runs straight at the defence! Enrique Molowny rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
39.06
Artur Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
44.44
Frederico Martinez catches Enrique Molowny on the ankles. The referee brings Frederico Martinez to one side and gives him a warning! Enrique Molowny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
60.57
Albacete Balompie have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Ferrer replacing Marcos Pirri .
63.12
Luis Gento chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny plays a one-two with Gregorio Fuentes and advances towards the goal... Enrique Molowny makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
65.31
Mauricio Garcia makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Garrido. Jose Javier Garrido flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Cruz who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.01
Mauricio Garcia chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Cruz but the linesman indicates offside!
73.41
Luis Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
77.39
Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.40
Juan-Carlos Ferrer catches Guido Sbaglia on the ankles. Juan-Carlos Ferrer is warned by the referee! Guido Sbaglia runs off the knock.
79.22
Daniel Antunes sees Roberto Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Fuentes. Mauricio Garcia clumsily knocks into Gregorio Fuentes. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
81.38
Romero P. Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Patricio Andres provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Daniel Antunes steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
84.46
Jose Javier Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Guerrero collects the pass. Pedro Guerrero shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
85.23
Roberto Herrero flicks a high pass forward to Gregorio Fuentes who brings the ball under control. Gregorio Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Mcleod who gathers it comfortably.
87.47
Nicolas Cruz barges into David Castro. Nicolas Cruz is given a warning by the referee! David Castro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Andres Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Luis Gento controls it well on his chest. Luis Gento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Albacete Balompie
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
30.6%
44.7%
24.7%

Scorers
Gregorio Fuentes 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregorio Fuentes of Albacete Balompie

Match Ratings