Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Gimenez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Gimenez.
0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the first half!
2.13
Victor Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Andres. Edmundo Andres sees Paul Liddell just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Paul Liddell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
9.12
Marcos Carmona knocks the ball forward to Jose Torres. Jose Torres makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Hidalgo. Jose Fortes Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Fuentes.
30.58
Marcos Carmona makes a probing pass to David Henderson. David Henderson decides to run forward with the ball. David Henderson shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
33.31
Alje Van Wanrooy hits a low pass to Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcos Carmona.
38.16
Victor Campos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raul Russo.
42.40
Victor Ortiz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Victor Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.57
Jose Torres flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Hidalgo controls it well on his chest. Jose Fortes Hidalgo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Edmundo Nunez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Jose Torres loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Arturo Fuentes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Badajoz appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half. The Mérida Unión Deportiva players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
CD Badajoz kick off and get the second half underway!
55.15
Marcos Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Andres collects the pass. Edmundo Andres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Bravo.
60.20
Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Carlos Soler replacing Fernando Segarra .
61.21
Daniel Redondo laces a through ball forward to Jose Fortes Hidalgo. Jose Fortes Hidalgo shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
65.26
Arturo Bravo makes a probing pass to Daniel Redondo. Daniel Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to David Henderson. David Henderson shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Edmundo Nunez manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.14
Victor Campos sees Victor Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Victor Fuentes!
69.44
Jonas Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Redondo collects the pass. Daniel Redondo threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Hidalgo. Jose Fortes Hidalgo shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
75.44
Victor Campos clumsily knocks into Jose Torres. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Torres grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.37
Victor Campos catches Jose Torres on the ankles. The referee brings Victor Campos to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Torres gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
84.28
Arturo Bravo flicks a high ball forward to David Henderson who takes it down. David Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Jose Torres collects the pass. Jose Torres shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
CD Badajoz's packed defence is making it hard for their opposition to score.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.2%
28.8%
Play Area
28.8%
50.7%
20.5%
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Nunez of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
1. | Victor Fuentes (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Marcos Carmona (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Arturo Bravo (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Miguel Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jose Javier Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Raul Russo (DEF) | 6 | |
7. | Jonas Gerlach (DEF) | 7 | |
8. | Jose Torres (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Daniel Redondo (MID) | 7 | |
10. | David Henderson (MID) | 8 | |
11. | Jose Fortes Hidalgo (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Luis Leon (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Roberto Ortega (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Amara Bancarel (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Edmundo Nunez (GK) | 9 | |
2. | Francisco Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Arturo Fuentes (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Marcos Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Alje Van Wanrooy (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Victor Campos (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
7. | Victor Ortiz (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Paul Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Fernando Segarra (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Edmundo Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Felipe Medina (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Gabriel Rubio (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Carlos Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
14. | Victor Ibanez (MID) | 0 |