Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 9,017 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo Alaves 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 Enrique Serrano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo Alaves 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 Enrique Serrano.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
4.40
0-0Juan-Carlos Bravo sees space and advances. Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.27
Alberto Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Alonso collects the pass. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Moreno.
15.03
0-0Victor Jimenez flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Busse who brings the ball under control. Moritz Busse whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Alberto Merino.
16.30
0-0Moritz Busse takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco flicks the ball across the goal. Victor Jimenez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.06
Felipe Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Alonso controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Rey who gathers it comfortably.
24.49
0-0Felipe Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Verges. Victor Jimenez barges into Leonardo Verges. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
26.40
0-0Moritz Busse knocks the ball forward to Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ivan Carrasco is offside!
27.55
0-0Alberto Bravo barges into Edmundo Moreno. Alberto Bravo is warned by the referee! Edmundo Moreno runs off the knock.
38.07
0-0Patricio Sanz knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Redondo. Felipe Redondo flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Bravo who takes it down. Alberto Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso makes a deft header. Nicolas Rey picks it out of the air!
39.19
Alfredo Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Bravo controls it well on his chest. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Jimenez.
44.20
0-0Felipe Redondo sees Alfredo Alonso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
0-1Alberto Merino threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez advances inside the box! Rafael Diez tries a spectacular strike. Nicolas Rey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves kick off!
55.44
Alfredo Dominguez makes a beautiful solo run. Alfredo Dominguez lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Gregorio Merino is on top of it.
60.02
Alberto Merino hacks Victor Jimenez from behind! Alberto Merino is warned by the referee! Victor Jimenez stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.51
Morgan Ferraresi makes a probing pass to Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Ramos.
66.53
Edmundo Moreno flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Dominguez who takes it down. Alfredo Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Gregorio Merino smothers it!
72.33
Juan-Carlos Bravo passes the ball forward to Alfredo Ramos. Alfredo Ramos makes a beautiful solo run. Alfredo Ramos shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
73.10
Leonardo Verges makes a simple pass to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morgan Ferraresi.
77.29
Leonardo Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo advances inside the box! Alberto Bravo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Morgan Ferraresi. Excellent block.
84.39
Alberto Merino flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Bravo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Alonso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
85.39
Victor Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.53
Juan-Carlos Bravo knocks the ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
89.12
Alfredo Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Moritz Busse. Moritz Busse whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gregorio Merino with no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
30.3%
46.1%
23.7%
Scorers
| Ivan Carrasco 89 | Rafael Diez 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Diez of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicolas Rey (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Victor Jimenez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Morgan Ferraresi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Edmundo Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Verges (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Moritz Busse (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alfredo Dominguez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Pablo Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ivan Carrasco (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Enrique Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frederico Gonzalez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Herrera (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Garrido (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Alonso (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gregorio Merino (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Arias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patricio Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Merino (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Rafael Diez (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Felipe Redondo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Leonardo Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Bravo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alfredo Alonso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marcos Soler (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pablo Suarez (GK) | 0 | |