Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gregorio MerinoG. Merino67
G
1
G
66Enrique PascualE. Pascual
Alfredo RamosA. Ramos78
D
2
D
80Samuel SousaS. Sousa
Frederico AriasF. Arias55
D
captain3
D
65Brian GilchristB. Gilchrist
Patricio SanzP. Sanz54
D
4captain
D
65Omer CarltonO. Carlton
Alberto MerinoA. Merino51
D
5
D
60Romero P. FernandezR. Fernandez
Rafael DiezR. Diez71
M
6
M
73Rafael IbanezR. Ibanez
Juan-Carlos BravoJ. Bravo63
M
7
M
66Quim PintoQ. Pinto
Felipe RedondoF. Redondo63
M
8
M
57Nick MckayN. Mckay
Nicola Carlo Di NataleN. Di Natale48
M
9
A
70Mauricio RuizM. Ruiz
Alberto BravoA. Bravo69
A
10
A
67Jose Javier PastorJ. Pastor
Alfredo AlonsoA. Alonso54
A
11
A
66Antonio GomezA. Gomez
 
Marcos SolerM. Soler65
G
12
G
60Daniel José MariD. José Mari
Nicolas RubioN. Rubio62
G
13
A
57Ivan LorenzoI. Lorenzo
Pablo SuarezP. Suarez60
G
14
G
57Jose Javier CalvoJ. Calvo

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Union Las Palmas. 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 4-4-2 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Suarez.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.48
Nick Mckay knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.13
Mauricio Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Mckay. Nick Mckay finds some space and shoots from distance. Gregorio Merino gets down and covers it.
8.23
Patricio Sanz flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Juan-Carlos Bravo makes a great pass forward. Alberto Bravo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.37
Alberto Merino barges into Mauricio Ruiz. The referee calls over Alberto Merino and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.50
Nicola Carlo Di Natale clumsily knocks into Rafael Ibanez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.38
Rafael Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Gregorio Merino manages to gather it.
26.26
Patricio Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Redondo controls it well on his chest. Felipe Redondo passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
27.26
Samuel Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Ibanez collects the pass. Rafael Ibanez makes a simple pass to Nick Mckay. Nick Mckay knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Gregorio Merino is on top of it.
33.52
Alberto Merino makes a probing pass to Felipe Redondo. Felipe Redondo plays the ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo makes a great pass forward. Alfredo Alonso runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
39.43
Brian Gilchrist catches Alberto Bravo on the ankles. Brian Gilchrist is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Bravo stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.28
Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Alonso easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Alonso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Enrique Pascual gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off!
47.33
Felipe Redondo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.45
Alfredo Ramos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alfredo Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo makes a convincing header. Alberto Bravo scores for Mérida Unión Deportiva!!
63.44
Nicola Carlo Di Natale comes in with a late challenge on Brian Gilchrist. The referee warns Nicola Carlo Di Natale to calm down! Brian Gilchrist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.28
Romero P. Fernandez passes the ball forward to Quim Pinto. With great vision, Quim Pinto plays the ball forward to Nick Mckay. Nick Mckay shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
69.07
Rafael Ibanez passes the ball forward to Nick Mckay. Nick Mckay plays the ball forward to Mauricio Ruiz who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Mauricio Ruiz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
71.20
Nick Mckay hacks Alfredo Ramos from behind! Nick Mckay is shown the yellow card! Alfredo Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.55
Nick Mckay sees a break and surges forward. Nick Mckay knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jose Javier Pastor is offside!
78.13
Mauricio Ruiz hacks Felipe Redondo from behind! The referee calls over Mauricio Ruiz and warns him to calm down! Felipe Redondo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.25
Quim Pinto hits a low pass to Rafael Ibanez. Rafael Ibanez plays a one-two with Quim Pinto and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Rafael Ibanez provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
89.10
Rafael Ibanez barges into Alberto Merino. The referee calls over Rafael Ibanez and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Merino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Union Las Palmas
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
29.1%
51.9%
19%

Scorers
Rafael Diez 47
Alberto Bravo 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Bravo of Mérida Unión Deportiva

Match Ratings