Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Edmundo NunezE. Nunez64
G
1
G
55Guillermo IbanezG. Ibanez
Francisco FernandezF. Fernandez79
D
2
D
77Felipe HernandezF. Hernandez
Arturo FuentesA. Fuentes65
D
captain3
D
71Guillermo CortesG. Cortes
Marcos Guerrero LopezM. Guerrero Lopez63
D
4
D
66Alfredo GentoA. Gento
Alje Van WanrooyA. Van Wanrooy60
D
5
M
69Olaf WijkerO. Wijker
Victor CamposV. Campos65
M
6
M
61Edmundo MorenoE. Moreno
Oscar PascualO. Pascual60
M
7
M
55Pablo MorenoP. Moreno
Paul LiddellP. Liddell67
A
8
M
51Felipe RomeroF. Romero
Fernando SegarraF. Segarra62
A
9
A
76Mauricio SerranoM. Serrano
Edmundo AndresE. Andres55
A
10captain
A
74Albert GuerreroA. Guerrero
Felipe MedinaF. Medina47
A
11
A
53Rafael GarciaR. Garcia
 
Victor OrtizV. Ortiz58
M
12
D
64Francisco MerinoF. Merino
Gabriel RubioG. Rubio58
M
13
D
63Mervin MilburnM. Milburn
Carlos SolerC. Soler56
D
14
D
56David RamosD. Ramos

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 9,182 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Hierro.


0.00
Real Zaragoza start the match!
2.40
Olaf Wijker kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano advances inside the box! Mauricio Serrano tries a spectacular strike. Good keeping from Edmundo Nunez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
3.48
Felipe Romero takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Edmundo Andres gets to the ball and clears it up field.
8.37
Guillermo Cortes hits a low pass to Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero flicks a high pass forward to Edmundo Moreno who brings the ball under control. Edmundo Moreno shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
9.48
Victor Campos threads the ball through to Oscar Pascual. Oscar Pascual kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Andres. Edmundo Andres beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!
12.02
Olaf Wijker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Guerrero but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.25
Pablo Moreno runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pablo Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Serrano but the linesman indicates offside!
16.31
Felipe Hernandez flicks a high pass forward to Edmundo Moreno who brings the ball under control. Edmundo Moreno flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Moreno who takes it down. Pablo Moreno puts a great ball through. Albert Guerrero runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
20.42
Victor Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Campos. Victor Campos heads the ball goalwards but Guillermo Ibanez reads it well. Fabulous save!
21.55
Albert Guerrero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Albert Guerrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
24.55
Oscar Pascual makes a probing pass to Victor Campos. With vision, Victor Campos plays the ball forward to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell cuts inside the box! Paul Liddell rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Guillermo Cortes.
26.44
Felipe Romero passes the ball forward to Edmundo Moreno. Edmundo Moreno shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Edmundo Nunez smothers it!
28.05
Edmundo Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano plays a scrappy one-two with Edmundo Moreno and advances towards the goal... Alje Van Wanrooy clumsily knocks into Mauricio Serrano. Penalty not given!!
32.43
Victor Campos threads the ball through to Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.03
Mauricio Serrano clumsily knocks into Francisco Fernandez. Mauricio Serrano is warned by the referee! Francisco Fernandez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.01
Oscar Pascual runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oscar Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guillermo Ibanez with 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. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
48.42
Edmundo Moreno hits a low pass to Olaf Wijker. Olaf Wijker plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Garcia and stumbles forward towards the goal... Olaf Wijker shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.46
Oscar Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Campos. Victor Campos whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra makes a looping header on goal. Good keeping from Guillermo Ibanez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
52.40
It's a corner kick which Oscar Pascual takes quickly, playing the ball short to Paul Liddell. Some silky footwork from Paul Liddell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.22
Oscar Pascual sees Edmundo Andres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edmundo Andres whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina makes a deft header but it is miles over!
55.28
Oscar Pascual threads the ball through to Edmundo Andres. Edmundo Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
57.17
Oscar Pascual knocks the ball forward to Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Medina controls it well on his chest. Felipe Medina threads a neat, attacking ball through to Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.23
Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Gabriel Rubio replacing Fernando Segarra .Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Francisco Merino replacing Guillermo Cortes .
61.24
Alje Van Wanrooy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Pascual. Oscar Pascual sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.36
Arturo Fuentes volleys a long ball forward. Paul Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Andres. Edmundo Andres rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.48
With a delightful solo run, Oscar Pascual stretches the opposition's defence. Oscar Pascual runs straight at the defence! Oscar Pascual looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Guillermo Ibanez manages to gather it.
71.27
Oscar Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Paul Liddell collects the pass. Paul Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Andres. Edmundo Andres makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.58
Alje Van Wanrooy comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Moreno. Alje Van Wanrooy is shown the yellow card! Edmundo Moreno runs off the knock.
73.36
Alfredo Gento comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Rubio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Rubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.01
Felipe Romero threads a neat ball through to Rafael Garcia. Rafael Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
79.28
Without breaking stride, Victor Campos plays the ball forward to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Victor Campos. Victor Campos makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
83.33
Marcos Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Pascual. Oscar Pascual flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Rubio who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Rubio shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.58
Felipe Romero makes a probing pass to Olaf Wijker. Olaf Wijker knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Serrano but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Real Zaragoza
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
0
5
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
29.3%
43.5%
27.2%

Scorers
Paul Liddell 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Pascual of Mérida Unión Deportiva

Match Ratings
1.Edmundo Nunez (GK)
7
2.Francisco Fernandez (DEF)
6
3.Arturo Fuentes (DEF)
6
4.Marcos Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5.Alje Van Wanrooy (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Victor Campos (MID)
7
7.Oscar Pascual (MID)
10
8.Paul Liddell (ATT)goal scored
8
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.Guillermo Ibanez (GK)
7
2.Felipe Hernandez (DEF)
6
3.Guillermo Cortes (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Gento (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Olaf Wijker (MID)
6
6.Edmundo Moreno (MID)
6
7.Pablo Moreno (MID)
6
8.Felipe Romero (MID)
6
9.Mauricio Serrano (ATT)
6
10.Albert Guerrero (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Garcia (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Merino (DEF)
6
13.Mervin Milburn (DEF)
0
14.David Ramos (DEF)
0