Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 9,620 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Suarez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Suarez.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off and get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Elena Sanchez advances with the ball. Elena Sanchez finds some space and shoots from distance but Gregorio Merino is on top of it.
3.31
Pedro Menendez hits a low pass to Enrique Guerrero. Enrique Guerrero shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Gregorio Merino!
4.26
1-0Pedro Menendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Harris Faber. Harris Faber threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Meyer. Vincenzo Meyer rushes past Patricio Sanz! Vincenzo Meyer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vincenzo Meyer!
8.35
Rafael Diez plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo shoots from distance. Edmundo Andres gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
9.39
1-0Felipe Redondo hits a low pass to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.19
Pedro Menendez threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Meyer. Vincenzo Meyer shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Gregorio Merino. Excellent save.
15.58
1-0Elena Sanchez threads the ball through to Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.21
Pedro Menendez brings the ball forward. Pedro Menendez shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
22.38
Pedro Menendez makes a simple pass to Enrique Guerrero. Enrique Guerrero plays a one-two with Rodolfo Mendez and rushes in on goal... Enrique Guerrero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
24.38
Pedro Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Ramirez who takes it down. Mauricio Ramirez darts forward. Mauricio Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.52
Nicolas Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Guerrero. Enrique Guerrero shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.14
Pedro Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Guerrero. Enrique Guerrero shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Gregorio Merino.
39.31
Without breaking stride, Patricio Sanz plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Without breaking stride, Juan-Carlos Bravo plays the ball forward to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
Mauricio Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Pedro Menendez. Pedro Menendez threads the ball through to Vincenzo Meyer. Vincenzo Meyer whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Guerrero. Enrique Guerrero rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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.
45.00
Real Valladolid start the second half!
47.33
Felipe Redondo threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
48.54
Nicolas Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Meyer. Vincenzo Meyer shoots from distance. Gregorio Merino gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
59.31
Elena Sanchez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
61.02
Chris Richards threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
67.03
1-0Vincenzo Meyer barges into Frederico Arias. The referee brings Vincenzo Meyer to one side and gives him a warning! Frederico Arias stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Stephen Dalglish plays the ball forward to Mauricio Ramirez. Mauricio Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Meyer. Vincenzo Meyer shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
78.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan-Carlos Bravo laces a weighted ball forward to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.24
1-0Felipe Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Harris Faber!
83.30
Juan-Carlos Bravo laces a through ball forward to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Dalglish.
84.21
Dale Barmby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Meyer. Vincenzo Meyer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Vincenzo Meyer whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Guerrero. Enrique Guerrero heads the ball goalwards. Gregorio Merino is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
23.8%
45.2%
31%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Meyer of Real Valladolid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Edmundo Andres (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Harris Faber (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dale Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Navarro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Elena Sanchez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pedro Menendez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vincenzo Meyer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Rodolfo Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Enrique Guerrero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Antonio Del Sol (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Hesp (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Fortes Del Sol (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gregorio Merino (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Arias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patricio Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Merino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Felipe Redondo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Chris Richards (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Bravo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alfredo Alonso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcos Soler (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pablo Suarez (GK) | 0 | |