Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Carlos Tartiere where Real Oviedo play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 9,218 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Oviedo 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 Jose Fortes Pirri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Oviedo 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 Jose Fortes Pirri.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the first half!
3.39
0-0Martin Del Sol knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Pardo. Jose Javier Pardo whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Andres. With a superhuman jump, Gabriel Andres connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Edmundo Nunez manages to keep it out.
4.57
0-0Felipe Medina hacks Martin Del Sol from behind! The referee warns Felipe Medina to calm down! Martin Del Sol runs off the knock.
8.18
0-0Claudio Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bert Bomers. Bert Bomers plays a quick one-two with Gabriel Andres and rushes in on goal... Bert Bomers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
10.28
0-0Jose Javier Pardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Andres. Gabriel Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.03
0-1Without breaking stride, Alje Van Wanrooy plays the ball forward to Oscar Pascual. Oscar Pascual changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Pascual skips past Jose Javier Perez! Oscar Pascual shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Frederico Gento had no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
26.35
Jose Javier Pardo sees Rafael Ibanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Ibanez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
30.20
0-1Jose Javier Pardo comes in with a late challenge on Alje Van Wanrooy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alje Van Wanrooy runs off the knock.
33.40
Gabriel Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Bert Bomers. Bert Bomers whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Ibanez. Rafael Ibanez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
34.28
0-1Real Oviedo are keeping most of the possession.
36.49
Martin Del Sol makes an attacking run forward. Martin Del Sol plays a one-two with Bert Bomers and rushes in on goal... Martin Del Sol looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.30
Showing composure, Alje Van Wanrooy laces a weighted ball forward to Oscar Pascual. Oscar Pascual plays the ball forward to Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Pascual. Oscar Pascual connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Oscar Pascual comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Carcedo. Oscar Pascual is shown the yellow card! Carlos Carcedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Oviedo appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Real Oviedo kick off and get the second half underway!
47.22
Jose Javier Pardo passes the ball forward to Bert Bomers. Bert Bomers threads the ball through into the box. Gabriel Andres rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
51.12
Francisco Fernandez passes the ball forward to Oscar Pascual. With vision, Oscar Pascual plays the ball forward to Hugo Barkero. Hugo Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Pascual. Oscar Pascual outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Frederico Gento gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
53.25
Oscar Pascual controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Andres. Edmundo Andres whips in a cross ball towards Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.28
Carlos Carcedo makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Pascual.
60.23
1-1Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Gabriel Rubio replacing Edmundo Andres .
67.11
Claudio Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Ibanez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Andres. Gabriel Andres makes a looping header on goal. Edmundo Nunez manages to gather it easily.
78.54
Rafael Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Martin Del Sol. Martin Del Sol knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Guerrero Lopez.
79.09
Claudio Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Pardo who takes it down. Jose Javier Pardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Bert Bomers. Bert Bomers whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Ibanez. Rafael Ibanez powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.38
Brian Hitchcock flicks a high ball forward to Martin Del Sol who takes it down. Martin Del Sol flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Pardo who takes it down. Jose Javier Pardo shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
85.39
Claudio Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Del Sol. Martin Del Sol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bert Bomers. Bert Bomers whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Carcedo. Carlos Carcedo connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
89.12
Oscar Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
14.7%
48.5%
36.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Pascual of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frederico Gento (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Javier Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claudio Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brian Hitchcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Javier Pardo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Martin Del Sol (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Carlos Carcedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bert Bomers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rafael Ibanez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Serrano (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albert Gimenez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Vidal (DEF) | 0 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 6. | Victor Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oscar Pascual (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Fernando Segarra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edmundo Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo Barkero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Felipe Medina (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Victor Ortiz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Rubio (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Carlos Soler (DEF) | 0 | |