Match Report


Real OviedoReal Oviedo     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose GainzaJ. Gainza67
G
1
G
68Gregorio MerinoG. Merino
Miguel SanzM. Sanz72
D
2
D
79Alfredo RamosA. Ramos
Callum BremnerC. Bremner60
D
3
D
57Frederico AriasF. Arias
Fernando LeonF. Leon55
D
captain4
D
52Alberto MerinoA. Merino
Rodolfo MenendezR. Menendez68
M
5captain
D
50Romero P. MarquezR. Marquez
Jose Javier CortesJ. Cortes66
M
6
M
72Rafael DiezR. Diez
Eduardo FerrerE. Ferrer57
M
7
M
64Juan-Carlos BravoJ. Bravo
Jose CabreraJ. Cabrera54
M
8
M
63Felipe RedondoF. Redondo
Juan PrietoJ. Prieto64
A
9
M
54Leonardo VergesL. Verges
Adolfo ZubizarretaA. Zubizarreta55
A
10
A
71Alberto BravoA. Bravo
Valerien BlanchardV. Blanchard43
A
11
A
55Alfredo AlonsoA. Alonso
 
Paulo GomesP. Gomes62
G
12
G
65Marcos SolerM. Soler
Victor LorenzoV. Lorenzo54
G
13
G
62Nicolas RubioN. Rubio
Gregorio MartinezG. Martinez53
D
14
G
60Pablo SuarezP. Suarez

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Carlos Tartiere where Real Oviedo play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 8,985 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Oviedo 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 Ivan Gento.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
3.59
Leonardo Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.35
Fernando Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ferrer. Eduardo Ferrer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eduardo Ferrer edges inside the box! Eduardo Ferrer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
9.25
Leonardo Verges flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Jose Gainza manages to keep it out.
10.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Felipe Redondo plays the ball forward to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
18.47
Alfredo Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Redondo. Felipe Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Alonso collects the pass. Alfredo Alonso rushes past Fernando Leon! Alfredo Alonso shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
20.52
Jose Cabrera barges into Rafael Diez. Jose Cabrera is warned by the referee! Rafael Diez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.21
Fernando Leon sees Jose Javier Cortes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Cortes makes a probing pass to Adolfo Zubizarreta. Adolfo Zubizarreta cuts inside the box! Alberto Merino clumsily knocks into Adolfo Zubizarreta. Penalty not given!!
27.28
Rafael Diez flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
33.27
Romero P. Marquez surges forward with the ball. Romero P. Marquez advances with the ball. Romero P. Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.27
Rafael Diez plays the ball forward to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Oviedo appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Oviedo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Real Oviedo kicking off!
48.57
Callum Bremner threads a neat ball through to Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto plays a sublime one-two with Valerien Blanchard and races in on goal... Juan Prieto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
49.15
Alberto Merino knocks the ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso directs the ball goalwards with his head but Jose Gainza is on top of it.
51.01
Juan-Carlos Bravo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Juan-Carlos Bravo shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jose Gainza manages to gather it.
54.39
Rafael Diez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Diez shoots from distance. Jose Gainza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.17
Jose Javier Cortes advances with the ball. Jose Javier Cortes shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.38
Alberto Merino threads the ball through to Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Fernando Leon comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
63.30
Felipe Redondo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Sanz.
67.01
With imagination, Alfredo Alonso plays the ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jose Gainza manages to gather it comfortably.
72.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.45
Real Oviedo have made 2 substitutions with Victor Lorenzo replacing Jose Javier Cortes and Gregorio Martinez replacing Adolfo Zubizarreta .
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Real Oviedo

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
28.6%
71.4%
Play Area
30%
47.1%
22.9%

Scorers
Rafael Diez 44, 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Diez of Mérida Unión Deportiva

Match Ratings