Match Report


Real ValladolidReal Valladolid     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Oscar IzquierdoO. Izquierdo65
G
1
G
64Edmundo NunezE. Nunez
Ernesto AlvarezE. Alvarez66
D
2
D
79Francisco FernandezF. Fernandez
Nicolas SanzN. Sanz63
D
3captain
D
65Arturo FuentesA. Fuentes
Julian AlonsoJ. Alonso62
D
captain4
D
63Marcos Guerrero LopezM. Guerrero Lopez
David HankeD. Hanke56
D
5
D
60Alje Van WanrooyA. Van Wanrooy
Edmundo LozanoE. Lozano63
M
6
M
65Victor CamposV. Campos
Jose Javier MedinaJ. Medina59
M
7
M
60Oscar PascualO. Pascual
Jose MedinaJ. Medina56
M
8
A
67Paul LiddellP. Liddell
Gaspar OliveiraG. Oliveira54
M
9
A
62Fernando SegarraF. Segarra
Jose Javier HerreroJ. Herrero69
A
10
A
55Edmundo AndresE. Andres
Julian LozanoJ. Lozano66
A
11
A
47Felipe MedinaF. Medina
 
Francisco SanchezF. Sanchez60
A
12
M
58Victor OrtizV. Ortiz
Jose Fortes RedondoJ. Redondo56
D
13
M
58Gabriel RubioG. Rubio
Luis MarcelinoL. Marcelino55
G
14
D
56Carlos SolerC. Soler

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Fernandez.


0.00
Real Valladolid kick off the first half!
3.01
Julian Alonso makes a simple pass to Julian Lozano. Julian Lozano takes it forward alone. Julian Lozano rushes past Marcos Guerrero Lopez! Julian Lozano tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.51
Oscar Pascual plays the ball forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Andres. Edmundo Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Ernesto Alvarez.
10.33
Oscar Pascual takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Julian Alonso jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
15.15
Marcos Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Paul Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Without breaking stride, Paul Liddell plays the ball forward to Oscar Pascual. Oscar Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.09
Oscar Pascual kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.14
Victor Campos makes a probing pass to Oscar Pascual. Oscar Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell shoots from outside the area but Oscar Izquierdo is on top of it.
28.05
Arturo Fuentes clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Medina. Arturo Fuentes is shown the yellow card! Jose Javier Medina stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.33
Jose Medina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Lozano. Edmundo Lozano makes a great pass forward. Jose Javier Herrero runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
38.10
Oscar Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina plays a one-two with Paul Liddell and rushes in on goal... Felipe Medina takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Oscar Izquierdo.
39.36
Corner kick to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Oscar Pascual plays it out to the edge of the box. Felipe Medina takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Marcos Guerrero Lopez gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Edmundo Andres shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid 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
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off and get the second half underway!
51.23
Francisco Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Pascual holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Pascual passes the ball forward to Edmundo Andres. Edmundo Andres shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.39
With vision, Francisco Fernandez plays the ball forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.54
Fernando Segarra changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Segarra shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Oscar Izquierdo!
60.26
Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Gabriel Rubio replacing Fernando Segarra .
65.33
Jose Javier Medina advances with the ball. Jose Javier Medina shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.50
Nicolas Sanz knocks the ball forward to Jose Medina. Jose Medina plays a one-two with Jose Javier Herrero and rushes in on goal... Jose Medina shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Edmundo Nunez.
67.42
Edmundo Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Julian Lozano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Campos.
72.43
Jose Javier Medina knocks the ball forward to Jose Medina. With some swift thinking, Jose Medina plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Herrero who has made a great run into the box. Jose Javier Herrero shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
75.43
Gabriel Rubio clumsily knocks into Gaspar Oliveira. Gabriel Rubio is shown the yellow card! Gaspar Oliveira stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.59
Real Valladolid have made a substitution with Francisco Sanchez replacing Gaspar Oliveira .
90.00
Arturo Fuentes pushes up the pitch. Arturo Fuentes makes a simple pass to Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Real Valladolid

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.6%

Scorers
Julian Lozano 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Lozano of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings