Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Sevilla FC. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Marin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Marin.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Arturo Fuentes pushes up the pitch. Arturo Fuentes kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
6.16
0-1Samba Pickeu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Mann. Jason Mann makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Leonardo Hidalgo. Leonardo Hidalgo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Edmundo Nunez with no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
9.49
Samba Pickeu makes a simple pass to Leonardo Hidalgo. Leonardo Hidalgo cuts inside the box! Leonardo Hidalgo shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
12.31
With vision, Jermaine Ehiogu laces a weighted ball forward to Tim Lampard. Tim Lampard makes a simple pass, allowing Adelmajid Martel to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Adelmajid Martel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper, Edmundo Nunez, sees it late!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
16.30
0-2Tim Lampard kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Ehiogu. Jermaine Ehiogu makes a great pass forward. Tim Lampard sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
22.43
Alje Van Wanrooy makes a strong solo run forward. Alje Van Wanrooy makes a simple pass to Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Fernando Segarra provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.48
Samba Pickeu sees Leonardo Hidalgo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Hidalgo skips past Victor Campos! Some silky footwork from Leonardo Hidalgo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Leonardo Hidalgo scores for Sevilla FC!!
33.25
Oscar Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.48
Oscar Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Victor Campos controls it well on his chest. Victor Campos shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
38.38
0-3Marcos Guerrero Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks the ball forward to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.46
0-3Enrique Hidalgo clumsily knocks into Oscar Pascual. Enrique Hidalgo is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Pascual runs off the knock.
42.45
Tim Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Adelmajid Martel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adelmajid Martel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Guerrero Lopez.
44.19
0-3Samba Pickeu hacks Paul Liddell from behind! Samba Pickeu is shown the yellow card! Paul Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Mérida Unión Deportiva players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Sevilla FC kicking off!
51.23
Leonardo Mora sees Jermaine Ehiogu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Ehiogu flicks the ball to his team mate, Adelmajid Martel. Adelmajid Martel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.50
0-3Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Gabriel Rubio replacing Fernando Segarra .Sevilla FC have made a substitution with Romero P. Hernandez replacing Lennart Helmer and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation.
61.53
Samba Pickeu decides to run forward with the ball. Samba Pickeu plays a quick one-two with Jason Mann and rushes in on goal... Samba Pickeu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.36
Oscar Pascual makes a simple pass to Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.14
Oscar Pascual sees Gabriel Rubio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.08
Alje Van Wanrooy flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Medina collects the pass. Felipe Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Lampard.
75.19
0-3Jermaine Ehiogu hits a low pass to Jason Mann. Jason Mann skips past Oscar Pascual! Jason Mann comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Edmundo Nunez!
81.15
Samba Pickeu knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Hidalgo. Leonardo Hidalgo shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Edmundo Nunez smothers it!
83.07
Oscar Pascual takes a quick throw-in. With great vision, Victor Campos plays the ball forward to Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adelmajid Martel.
85.37
Tim Lampard barges into Paul Liddell. The referee calls over Tim Lampard and warns him to calm down! Paul Liddell stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.14
Fabiano Barzagli catches Felipe Medina on the ankles. The referee warns Fabiano Barzagli to calm down! Felipe Medina runs off the knock.
89.06
Oscar Pascual makes a probing pass to Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Samba Pickeu flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Ehiogu. Jermaine Ehiogu shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
28.9%
48.7%
22.4%
Scorers
| Leonardo Hidalgo 6, 26 Adelmajid Martel 12 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Hidalgo of Sevilla FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Edmundo Nunez (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oscar Pascual (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Segarra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edmundo Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Felipe Medina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Victor Ortiz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Rubio (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Carlos Soler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Scott Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fabiano Barzagli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leonardo Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Enrique Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adelmajid Martel (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Tim Lampard (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jermaine Ehiogu (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Samba Pickeu (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Lennart Helmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leonardo Hidalgo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Jason Mann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Hugo Blanco (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Romero P. Hernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Elvis Cruciani (GK) | 0 | |