Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol 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.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Marin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Marin.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
2.44
1-0Eduardo Pastor brings the ball forward. Eduardo Pastor plays the ball forward to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.43
Oscar Pascual hits a low pass to Hugo Barkero. Hugo Barkero runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Hugo Barkero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Rafael Butragueno has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.26
1-1Adolfo Lopez hacks Alje Van Wanrooy from behind! The referee calls over Adolfo Lopez and warns him to calm down! Alje Van Wanrooy stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.47
1-1Oscar Pascual flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Barkero who takes it down. Hugo Barkero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Hierro.
21.11
1-1Oscar Pascual chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Andres. Edmundo Andres flicks the ball with his head. Rafael Butragueno didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.01
Fernando Marin flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Caballero who brings the ball under control. Daniel Caballero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alje Van Wanrooy.
32.40
Oscar Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Fernando Segarra provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Rafael Butragueno gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
38.21
Claudio Gainza knocks the ball forward to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Edmundo Nunez had no chance!! Goal for Racing Ferrol!
44.27
Adolfo Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Vila controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Vila makes a probing pass to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edmundo Nunez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
2-1Racing Ferrol are in full control of this game.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol 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
The whistle blows and Racing Ferrol get the second half underway!
51.34
2-1Oscar Pascual catches Claudio Gainza on the ankles. The referee calls over Oscar Pascual and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Gainza carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.24
Marcos Guerrero Lopez clumsily knocks into Paul Strachan. The referee warns Marcos Guerrero Lopez to calm down! Paul Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.55
2-1Fernando Marin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fernando Marin shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.47
Claudio Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Lopez who takes it down. Adolfo Lopez shoots from 20 yards. Edmundo Nunez gets down and covers it.
60.23
2-1Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Gabriel Rubio replacing Edmundo Andres .
61.31
Eduardo Pastor darts forward. Eduardo Pastor tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.18
Victor Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.58
Arturo Fuentes catches Rafael Molina on the ankles. The referee calls over Arturo Fuentes and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Molina grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.56
Adolfo Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Paul Strachan who brings the ball under control. Paul Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.14
Victor Campos flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Rubio who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Pastor.
85.08
Fernando Segarra clumsily knocks into Eduardo Pastor. Fernando Segarra is warned by the referee! Eduardo Pastor runs off the knock.
87.46
Oscar Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Rafael Butragueno is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
22.6%
50.9%
26.4%
Scorers
| Rafael Molina 2, 79 Daniel Caballero 38 | Hugo Barkero 8 Gabriel Rubio 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Molina of Racing Ferrol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Butragueno (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Hierro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Pastor (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Fernando Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mark Davanzante (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adolfo Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Claudio Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ricardo Vila (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Molina (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Daniel Caballero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Paul Strachan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Adolfo Garrido (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Calvo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Romero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Edmundo Nunez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arturo Fuentes (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Marcos Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Alje Van Wanrooy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Victor Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oscar Pascual (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Fernando Segarra (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Edmundo Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo Barkero (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Felipe Medina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Victor Ortiz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Rubio (MID) | | 7 |
| 14. | Carlos Soler (DEF) | 0 | |