Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Compostela. A crowd of 8,917 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Serrano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Serrano.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off and get the first half underway!
6.17
0-0Enrique Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Reyes. Jose Fortes Reyes shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
12.26
0-0Frederico Arias makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Arias threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Molina.
16.43
Frederico Arias flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Redondo controls it well on his chest. Felipe Redondo brings the ball forward. Felipe Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Molina.
24.52
0-0Malcolm Westwood threads a neat ball through to Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Gregorio Merino!
27.12
Arno Rummenigge hits a long diagonal ball forward. Jose Fortes Reyes shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.46
Leonardo Verges knocks the ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Redondo. Felipe Redondo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Juan Molina. Excellent save.
32.32
0-0Arturo Molina knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Cabrera. Guillermo Cabrera threads the ball through to Malcolm Westwood. Malcolm Westwood lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Reyes. Jose Fortes Reyes powers a header at goal but somehow Felipe Redondo happens to be in the right place to block it.
33.27
With some swift thinking, Frederico Arias plays the ball forward to Felipe Redondo. Felipe Redondo makes a probing pass to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso advances inside the box! Alfredo Alonso muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.05
0-1Guillermo Cabrera hits a low pass to Malcolm Westwood. Malcolm Westwood knocks the ball forward to Andres Romero. Andres Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Reyes. With a superhuman jump, Jose Fortes Reyes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.11
Enrique Vidal threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Reyes. Jose Fortes Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
40.45
Felipe Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Juan Molina gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
44.10
Andres Menendez takes a quick throw-in, which Malcolm Westwood takes on the chest. Malcolm Westwood flicks a high pass forward to Andres Romero who brings the ball under control. Andres Romero makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Malcolm Westwood. Some good footwork from Malcolm Westwood provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. Compostela also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Compostela kick off!
54.10
0-1Alfredo Alonso barges into Arno Rummenigge. The referee calls over Alfredo Alonso and warns him to calm down! Arno Rummenigge stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.52
Rafael Diez flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Alonso controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.53
Arno Rummenigge flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Menendez. Andres Menendez knocks the ball forward to Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Romero. Andres Romero shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Gregorio Merino manages to gather it.
61.24
0-1Eduardo Vega comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Bravo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Bravo runs off the knock.
66.19
Felipe Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
67.28
Patricio Sanz knocks the ball forward to Felipe Redondo. Without breaking stride, Felipe Redondo plays the ball forward to Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
69.27
Malcolm Westwood laces a through ball forward to Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.01
Malcolm Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Moreira collects the pass. Manuel Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Merino who gathers it comfortably.
72.07
Patricio Sanz threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.31
Rafael Diez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Diez plays a quick one-two with Alberto Bravo and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Rafael Diez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Felipe Redondo picks a pass forward to Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
1-1Malcolm Westwood threads a neat ball through to Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira passes the ball forward but Jose Fortes Reyes is offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
27.2%
44.4%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Diez of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gregorio Merino (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Arias (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Patricio Sanz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alberto Merino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Diez (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Felipe Redondo (MID) | 8 | |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Juan Molina (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arturo Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arno Rummenigge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Vega (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Guillermo Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Enrique Vidal (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Malcolm Westwood (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andres Menendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Fortes Reyes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Andres Romero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Manuel Moreira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Armando Bedin (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eduardo Velasco (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albert Duran (ATT) | 0 | |