Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Real Jaen. A crowd of 8,969 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Real Jaen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Roman.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Real Jaen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Roman.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
3.20
0-0Nicolas Lopez threads a neat ball through to Norman Wetherall. Norman Wetherall threads the ball through to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano shoots from long range but Robert Mcleod is on top of it.
6.14
1-0Artur Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.57
1-0Pedro Guerrero darts forward. Pedro Guerrero shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.39
1-0Nicolas Cruz clumsily knocks into Nicolas Lopez. The referee brings Nicolas Cruz to one side and gives him a warning! Nicolas Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.01
1-0Alfredo Rey darts forward. Alfredo Rey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.10
Mauricio Garcia knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Gutierrez. Romero P. Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz skips past Nicolas Lopez! Nicolas Cruz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.09
Arturo Molina passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Carcedo. Jose Javier Carcedo brings the ball forward. Jose Javier Carcedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Garcia.
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 Jaen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Jaen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Jaen kick off!
51.18
Julian Saez catches Mauricio Garcia on the ankles. Julian Saez is warned by the referee! Mauricio Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.50
Arturo Molina hits a low pass to Norman Wetherall. Norman Wetherall flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Lozano who takes it down. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.00
Nicolas Cruz hacks Alejandro Medina from behind! The referee warns Nicolas Cruz again to calm down! Alejandro Medina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.42
Julian Saez passes the ball forward to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.16
Sebastian Carmona runs forward with the ball. Sebastian Carmona chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.28
Romero P. Gutierrez hacks Julian Saez from behind! Romero P. Gutierrez is given a warning by the referee! Julian Saez stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.54
Romero P. Gutierrez sees Patricio Andres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Andres plays a one-two with Nicolas Cruz and advances towards the goal... Patricio Andres shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Samuele Monaco!
78.33
Sebastian Carmona comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Andres. The referee warns Sebastian Carmona to calm down! Patricio Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.33
2-1Free kick to Mérida Unión Deportiva just outside the area...
79.17
Artur Oliveira takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
83.05
Jose Javier Carcedo makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Javier Carcedo shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
89.53
Romero P. Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Medina.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
19.4%
50%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Andres of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Robert Mcleod (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter van den Broek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Garcia (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Frederico Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Guido Sbaglia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Gutierrez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Javier Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Artur Oliveira (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Pedro Guerrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Patricio Andres (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Nicolas Cruz (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gregorio Pirri (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Pichichi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edmundo Gimenez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Samuele Monaco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alejandro Medina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arturo Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Lopez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfredo Rey (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Norman Wetherall (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Julian Saez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Javier Carcedo (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Antonio Lozano (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Roberto Vazquez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Pablo Moreno (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan-Carlos Mora (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Victor Vega (DEF) | 0 | |