Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     Real ValladolidReal Valladolid
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gregorio MerinoG. Merino68
G
captain1
G
58Gabriel CrespoG. Crespo
Alfredo RamosA. Ramos79
D
2
D
67Antonio GentoA. Gento
Frederico AriasF. Arias56
D
3
D
58Andy HespA. Hesp
Patricio SanzP. Sanz55
D
4
D
57Felipe GomezF. Gomez
Alberto MerinoA. Merino51
D
5
M
81Rodolfo IbanezR. Ibanez
Rafael DiezR. Diez72
M
6
M
59Elena SanchezE. Sanchez
Juan-Carlos BravoJ. Bravo64
M
7
M
54Pedro MenendezP. Menendez
Felipe RedondoF. Redondo63
M
8
M
54Mauricio RamirezM. Ramirez
Leonardo VergesL. Verges54
M
9
A
64Vincenzo MeyerV. Meyer
Alberto BravoA. Bravo70
A
10captain
A
63Rodolfo MendezR. Mendez
Alfredo AlonsoA. Alonso55
A
11
A
63Manuele RoccoM. Rocco
 
Marcos SolerM. Soler65
G
12
G
57Jose Fortes Del SolJ. Del Sol
Nicolas RubioN. Rubio62
G
13
A
57Andres VegaA. Vega
Pablo SuarezP. Suarez60
G
14
D
56Gianluca MaterazziG. Materazzi

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 9,629 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Suarez.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.30
Pedro Menendez hacks Juan-Carlos Bravo from behind! The referee brings Pedro Menendez to one side and gives him a warning! Juan-Carlos Bravo stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.42
Without breaking stride, Pedro Menendez plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Meyer. Vincenzo Meyer tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
18.56
Elena Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Rocco collects the pass. Manuele Rocco shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Gregorio Merino. What a save!
20.38
Alberto Bravo sees Alfredo Alonso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Alonso runs straight at the defence! Alfredo Alonso muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
22.22
Antonio Gento darts forward. Antonio Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.26
Frederico Arias hits a low pass to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Bravo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Crespo who gathers it comfortably.
26.27
Felipe Redondo flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Hesp.
27.33
Andy Hesp knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Menendez. Pedro Menendez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pedro Menendez passes the ball forward but Rodolfo Mendez is offside!
28.43
Elena Sanchez makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Merino who gathers it comfortably.
32.54
Frederico Arias flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Redondo. Felipe Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Crespo who gathers it comfortably.
33.24
Antonio Gento flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Ibanez. Rodolfo Ibanez decides to run forward with the ball. Rodolfo Ibanez finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.56
Felipe Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Bravo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Bravo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Gabriel Crespo manages to keep it out.
44.37
Patricio Sanz clumsily knocks into Elena Sanchez. The referee warns Patricio Sanz to calm down! Elena Sanchez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Leonardo Verges flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Bravo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Bravo shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Gabriel Crespo.
45.00
Corner kick to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Leonardo Verges plays it out to the edge of the box. Pedro Menendez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Real Valladolid kicking off!
47.27
Leonardo Verges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
51.06
Elena Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Mendez. Rodolfo Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.23
Alberto Bravo barges into Felipe Gomez. Alberto Bravo is given a warning by the referee! Felipe Gomez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.57
Alberto Merino sees Rafael Diez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Diez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alfredo Alonso. Some good footwork from Alfredo Alonso provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.58
Felipe Redondo catches Rodolfo Ibanez on the ankles. The referee warns Felipe Redondo to calm down! Rodolfo Ibanez runs off the knock.
71.32
Patricio Sanz boots it upfield. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Redondo. Felipe Redondo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Gabriel Crespo is on top of it.
72.03
Elena Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Meyer. Vincenzo Meyer plays a one-two with Manuele Rocco and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Vincenzo Meyer provides some space. He shoots at goal. Gregorio Merino is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
79.46
Pedro Menendez makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Ibanez. Rodolfo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Merino who gathers it comfortably.
84.18
Antonio Gento flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Sanchez. Elena Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuele Rocco. Manuele Rocco shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Real Valladolid
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%

Scorers
Alberto Bravo 47
Vincenzo Meyer 72

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

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

1.Gabriel Crespo (GK)
7
2.Antonio Gento (DEF)
7
3.Andy Hesp (DEF)
6
4.Felipe Gomez (DEF)
6
5.Rodolfo Ibanez (MID)
7
6.Elena Sanchez (MID)
8
7.Pedro Menendez (MID)
7
8.Mauricio Ramirez (MID)
6
9.Vincenzo Meyer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Rodolfo Mendez (ATT)
6
11.Manuele Rocco (ATT)
7
 
12.Jose Fortes Del Sol (GK)
0
13.Andres Vega (ATT)
0
14.Gianluca Materazzi (DEF)
0