Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     Atlético OsasunaAtlético Osasuna
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Robert McleodR. Mcleod60
G
1captain
G
61Daniel FuentesD. Fuentes
Peter van den BroekP. van den Broek65
D
2
D
65Marc AllmanM. Allman
Mauricio GarciaM. Garcia55
D
3
D
62Armin VöllerA. Völler
Frederico MartinezF. Martinez51
D
4
D
54Matt McGroryM. McGrory
Guido SbagliaG. Sbaglia48
D
5
M
72Ciro ScalabrelliC. Scalabrelli
Romero P. GutierrezR. Gutierrez75
M
captain6
M
69Francisco FernandezF. Fernandez
Jose Javier GarridoJ. Garrido65
M
7
M
61Alejandro AguilarA. Aguilar
Artur OliveiraA. Oliveira65
M
8
M
60Jose Javier GentoJ. Gento
Pedro GuerreroP. Guerrero62
M
9
A
71Juan-Carlos RomeroJ. Romero
Patricio AndresP. Andres61
A
10
A
57Jose MarcelinoJ. Marcelino
Nicolas CruzN. Cruz59
A
11
A
56Francisco FarinosF. Farinos
 
Gregorio PirriG. Pirri60
G
12
G
58Mauricio GaladamesM. Galadames
Jose PichichiJ. Pichichi60
M
13
A
54Alejandro SanzA. Sanz
Edmundo GimenezE. Gimenez55
A
14
D
53Claudio HelgueraC. Helguera

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Atlético Osasuna. A crowd of 8,919 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atlético Osasuna appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian  Roman.


0.00
Atlético Osasuna kick off the first half!
3.46
With imagination, Alejandro Aguilar plays the ball forward to Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos cuts inside the box! Francisco Farinos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.23
With a delightful solo run, Jose Javier Garrido stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Javier Garrido knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt McGrory.
16.07
Frederico Martinez hacks Francisco Farinos from behind! Frederico Martinez is given a warning by the referee! Francisco Farinos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.10
Marc Allman hits a low pass to Alejandro Aguilar. Alejandro Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.20
Patricio Andres comes in with a late challenge on Matt McGrory. The referee calls over Patricio Andres and shows him a yellow card! Matt McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.13
Francisco Fernandez sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.19
Pedro Guerrero passes the ball forward to Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Daniel Fuentes gets down and covers it.
38.28
Artur Oliveira plays the ball forward to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres plays a one-two with Nicolas Cruz and rushes in on goal... Patricio Andres muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Daniel Fuentes. Excellent save.
40.13
Jose Javier Gento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Jose Javier Gento hits a low pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Atlético Osasuna also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the second half!
49.19
Francisco Fernandez makes a simple pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
51.55
Mauricio Garcia catches Francisco Farinos on the ankles. The referee calls over Mauricio Garcia and warns him to calm down! Francisco Farinos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.42
Jose Javier Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz makes a deft header. Daniel Fuentes manages to gather it easily.
55.43
Seeing Jose Javier Garrido's attacking run, Artur Oliveira quickly throws the ball into his path. Jose Javier Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.39
Armin Völler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Aguilar. Alejandro Aguilar darts forward. Alejandro Aguilar shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.30
With great vision, Jose Javier Garrido plays the ball forward to Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
66.45
Francisco Farinos hacks Peter van den Broek from behind! The referee calls over Francisco Farinos and shows him a yellow card! Peter van den Broek stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.41
Jose Javier Gento hits a low pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
72.22
Ciro Scalabrelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Romero. Juan-Carlos Romero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
73.51
Artur Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz plays a one-two with Patricio Andres and advances towards the goal... Nicolas Cruz takes a shot at goal but is denied by Daniel Fuentes. Excellent save.
77.15
Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
84.36
Mauricio Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Gutierrez. Romero P. Gutierrez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Daniel Fuentes!
90.00
Jose Javier Gento flicks a high pass forward. Jose Marcelino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Marcelino finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Atlético Osasuna
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
26.5%
45.8%
27.7%

Scorers
Jose Marcelino 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Marcelino of Atlético Osasuna

Match Ratings