Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Reyno de Navarra where Atlético Osasuna play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 8,961 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético Osasuna 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 Jose Fortes Medina.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off and get the match underway!
2.38
Patricio Sanz makes a simple pass to Alfredo Ramos. Alfredo Ramos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alfredo Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez connects with a diving header but somehow Carlos Romero manages to keep it out.
6.22
Reinder Kuiper threads a neat ball through to Juan Pichichi. Juan Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
9.02
Felipe Redondo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Felipe Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Alonso. With a superhuman jump, Alfredo Alonso connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.39
Fernando Castro makes a simple pass to Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres flicks the ball to his team mate, Komian Sitruk. Komian Sitruk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.12
Patricio Sanz threads the ball through to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso knocks the ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.10
Juan-Carlos Bravo threads a neat ball through to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo plays a one-two with Alfredo Alonso and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Alberto Bravo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.11
Claudio Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Pierluigi Grandoni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pierluigi Grandoni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Merino who gathers it comfortably.
28.00
Frederico Arias catches Reinder Kuiper on the ankles. Frederico Arias is given a warning by the referee! Reinder Kuiper runs off the knock.
32.53
Reinder Kuiper threads a neat ball through to Pierluigi Grandoni. Pierluigi Grandoni whips in a cross ball towards Komian Sitruk. Komian Sitruk makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.25
Jose Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Reinder Kuiper. Reinder Kuiper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Pichichi. Juan Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Merino.
36.14
Leonardo Andres clumsily knocks into Rafael Diez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Diez runs off the knock.
38.53
Adolfo Munoz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierluigi Grandoni. Pierluigi Grandoni chips the ball to his team mate, Komian Sitruk. Komian Sitruk skips past Rafael Diez! Komian Sitruk tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
39.49
Reinder Kuiper knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Grandoni. Pierluigi Grandoni shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.53
Claudio Lorenzo passes the ball forward to Reinder Kuiper. Reinder Kuiper decides to run forward with the ball. Reinder Kuiper shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Osasuna appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Atlético Osasuna kick off!
47.44
Juan-Carlos Bravo threads the ball through to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
48.31
Fernando Castro threads the ball through to Juan Pichichi. With a delightful solo run, Juan Pichichi stretches the opposition's defence. Juan Pichichi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Merino.
51.43
Alberto Andres takes it forward alone. Alberto Andres whips in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Grandoni. Pierluigi Grandoni is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gregorio Merino manages to gather it easily.
53.16
Alfredo Ramos pushes up the pitch. Alfredo Ramos sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.57
Reinder Kuiper makes a simple pass to Pierluigi Grandoni. Pierluigi Grandoni plays a scrappy one-two with Juan Pichichi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pierluigi Grandoni side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gregorio Merino smothers it!
59.13
Juan Pichichi catches Patricio Sanz on the ankles. The referee warns Juan Pichichi to calm down! Patricio Sanz runs off the knock.
61.27
Claudio Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward to Jose Romero who brings the ball under control. Jose Romero makes a simple pass to Komian Sitruk. Komian Sitruk whips in a cross ball towards Jose Romero. With a superhuman jump, Jose Romero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gregorio Merino didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
67.37
Leonardo Verges sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.51
Alberto Andres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Romero. Jose Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Pichichi. Juan Pichichi knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Gregorio Merino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.13
Leonardo Andres flicks a high pass forward. Juan Pichichi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.49
Claudio Lorenzo kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Andres. Leonardo Andres threads a neat ball through to Komian Sitruk. Komian Sitruk shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Gregorio Merino manages to gather it effortlessly.
81.11
Juan Pichichi clumsily knocks into Patricio Sanz. The referee brings Juan Pichichi to one side and gives him another warning! Patricio Sanz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.34
Reinder Kuiper clumsily knocks into Patricio Sanz. Reinder Kuiper is given a warning by the referee! Patricio Sanz stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Fernando Castro flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Munoz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Munoz sees a break and surges forward. Adolfo Munoz knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Pichichi. Juan Pichichi directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
25.6%
46.7%
27.8%


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

Match Ratings
1.Gregorio Merino (GK)
8
2.Alfredo Ramos (DEF)
8
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)
7
8.Felipe Redondo (MID)
7
9.Leonardo Verges (MID)
6
10.Alberto Bravo (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alfredo Alonso (ATT)
7
 
12.Marcos Soler (GK)
0
13.Nicolas Rubio (GK)
0
14.Pablo Suarez (GK)
0