Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 18,097 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Jimenez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Jimenez.
0.00
0-0Extremadura UD kick off and get the match underway!
2.37
0-0Antonio Diaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Cesar Andrade.
6.07
0-0Kees Nieuwenburg passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Rafael Gomez. Rafael Gomez advances inside the box! Rafael Gomez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.58
Alberto Torres advances with the ball. Alberto Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.25
Wayne Moore knocks the ball forward to Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
10.32
Antonio Diaz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
14.31
Claudio Gil knocks the ball forward to Roberto Romero. Roberto Romero sees space and advances. Roberto Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.02
Roberto Romero advances with the ball. Roberto Romero shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
20.49
Roberto Romero makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Romero shoots from long range but somehow Eugenio Torres manages to keep it out.
21.56
0-0Arturo Aguilar clumsily knocks into Juan Jimenez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Jimenez runs off the knock.
22.41
Antonio Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Jimenez controls it well on his chest. Miguel Jimenez finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Cesar Andrade!
24.11
0-0Mauricio Castillo hacks Antonio Diaz from behind! Mauricio Castillo is warned by the referee! Antonio Diaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.30
With a delightful solo run, Antonio Diaz stretches the opposition's defence. Antonio Diaz tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
27.47
Wayne Moore knocks the ball forward to Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.27
Oscar Fuentes hacks Mauricio Castillo from behind! The referee brings Oscar Fuentes to one side and gives him a warning! Mauricio Castillo runs off the knock.
33.35
Arturo Aguilar barges into Juan Jimenez. The referee calls over Arturo Aguilar and warns him to calm down! Juan Jimenez runs off the knock.
34.06
0-0Martin Crespo receives the ball from a throw-in from Gregorio Rubio. Martin Crespo hits a low pass to Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz threads the ball through to Miguel Jimenez. Miguel Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.23
1-0Martin Crespo chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.10
Antonio Diaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Cesar Andrade had no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. Extremadura UD also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
47.17
Arturo Aguilar gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Miguel Jimenez whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
49.17
Oscar Fuentes knocks the ball forward to Miguel Jimenez. Miguel Jimenez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
57.52
Juan Jimenez barges into Alberto Torres. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.15
Antonio Diaz hacks Roberto Romero from behind! The referee calls over Antonio Diaz and warns him to calm down! Roberto Romero stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.35
Claudio Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Castillo. Mauricio Castillo flicks a high pass forward to Juan Jimenez who brings the ball under control. Juan Jimenez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Rubio.
79.36
Rafael Gomez clumsily knocks into Arturo Aguilar. The referee brings Rafael Gomez to one side and gives him a warning! Arturo Aguilar stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.49
Oscar Fuentes threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.38
Claudio Gil passes the ball forward to Mauricio Castillo. Mauricio Castillo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mauricio Castillo knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Juan Jimenez!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
33.8%
40.8%
25.4%
Scorers
| Fabien Raguel 36 Gabriel Burle 42, 84 | Juan Jimenez 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Burle of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eugenio Torres (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Crespo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arturo Aguilar (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Alberto Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oscar Fuentes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Antonio Diaz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Enrique Mora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fabien Raguel (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Gabriel Burle (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Miguel Jimenez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ivan Garcia (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Saez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Bravo (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cesar Andrade (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Willem Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claudio Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Aguilar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mauricio Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Romero (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kees Nieuwenburg (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Wayne Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Jimenez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Ruud Kortland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Gomez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Roberto Verges (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Patricio Marin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Greig (MID) | 0 | |