Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Suarez.


0.00
The whistle blows and CD Badajoz get the match underway!
6.52
Leonardo Verges makes a beautiful solo run. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Elena Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
8.52
George Mcleod makes a beautiful solo run. George Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Andres Ibanez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andres Ibanez advances inside the box! Andres Ibanez shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Gregorio Merino!
12.03
Patricio Sanz makes a simple pass to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.21
Andres Ibanez hits a low pass to Giuseppe Parlour. Giuseppe Parlour kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Ferguson. Alec Ferguson rushes past Alberto Merino! Alec Ferguson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Gregorio Merino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.17
Rafael Diez sees space and advances. Rafael Diez shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.26
Giuseppe Parlour makes a probing pass to Alec Ferguson. Alec Ferguson makes a great pass forward. Hugo Munoz runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.29
Frederico Arias flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Redondo controls it well on his chest. Felipe Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo threads the ball through to Alfredo Alonso but he's offside!
30.49
Rafael Diez flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Bravo collects the pass. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Demetrio Tagliaferri.
36.11
George Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Andres Ibanez. Andres Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Julian Vidal controls it well on his chest. Julian Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Munoz. Hugo Munoz makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Gregorio Merino.
37.20
It's a corner kick. Andres Ibanez loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Hugo Munoz tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
39.35
Felipe Redondo knocks the ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
40.25
Demetrio Tagliaferri makes a strong solo run forward. Demetrio Tagliaferri flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Munoz who takes it down. Hugo Munoz shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Gregorio Merino.
41.09
Corner kick to CD Badajoz. Andres Ibanez plays it to the far post. Demetrio Tagliaferri shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Frederico Arias advances with the ball. Frederico Arias sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Arias passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Some good footwork from Juan-Carlos Bravo provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Juan-Carlos Bravo!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
47.57
Leonardo Verges runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.29
Giuseppe Parlour knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Munoz. Hugo Munoz plays a one-two with Jose Dominguez and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Hugo Munoz provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for CD Badajoz!
60.20
Felipe Redondo 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 but it is too close to Elena Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
69.13
With great vision, Leonardo Verges plays the ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.10
With some swift thinking, Frederico Arias plays the ball forward to Felipe Redondo. Felipe Redondo darts forward. Felipe Redondo shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
84.01
Edmundo Barkero makes a beautiful solo run. With great vision, Edmundo Barkero plays the ball forward to Hugo Munoz. Hugo Munoz shoots from 20 yards. Hugo Munoz scores for CD Badajoz!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
38%
41.8%
20.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Munoz of CD Badajoz

Match Ratings
1.Elena Menendez (GK)
6
2.Edmundo Barkero (DEF)
7
3.Demetrio Tagliaferri (DEF)
7
4.George Mcleod (DEF)
6
5.Juan-Carlos Cano (DEF)
6
6.Giuseppe Parlour (MID)
7
7.Andres Ibanez (MID)
7
8.Hugo Munoz (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Julian Vidal (ATT)
6
10.Jose Dominguez (ATT)
6
11.Alec Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Paulo Rego (MID)
0
13.Simon Seifert (ATT)
0
14.Guillermo Molina (MID)
0

1.Gregorio Merino (GK)
7
2.Alfredo Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Arias (DEF)
7
4.Patricio Sanz (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Merino (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Diez (MID)
6
7.Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID)goal scored
7
8.Felipe Redondo (MID)
7
9.Leonardo Verges (MID)
7
10.Alberto Bravo (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Alonso (ATT)
6
 
12.Marcos Soler (GK)
0
13.Nicolas Rubio (GK)
0
14.Pablo Suarez (GK)
0