Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Real Oviedo. A crowd of 9,785 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 Oviedo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Oviedo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0Real Oviedo kick off and get the first half underway!
8.35
0-0Juan-Carlos Bravo picks a pass forward to Patricio Sanz. Patricio Sanz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Patricio Sanz plays a scrappy one-two with Felipe Redondo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Patricio Sanz shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
9.15
1-0Leonardo Verges brings the ball forward. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
15.44
Patricio Sanz threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo hits a low pass to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo advances inside the box! Alberto Bravo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
18.07
Fernando Leon threads the ball through to Rodolfo Menendez. Rodolfo Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ferrer. Eduardo Ferrer makes a defence splitting pass to Valerien Blanchard. Valerien Blanchard tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.20
1-0Juan-Carlos Bravo hits a low pass to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo skips past Callum Bremner! Alberto Bravo takes a shot at goal. Jose Gainza gets down and covers it.
22.51
1-0Alberto Merino flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Alonso collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Alfredo Alonso stretches the opposition's defence. Alfredo Alonso makes a great pass forward. Alberto Bravo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
24.53
Fernando Leon advances with the ball. Fernando Leon flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Cabrera. Jose Cabrera knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gregorio Merino. Excellent save.
27.22
1-0Jose Javier Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Ferrer. Eduardo Ferrer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Diez.
30.51
Rafael Diez receives the ball from a throw-in from Felipe Redondo. Rafael Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso plays a quick one-two with Juan-Carlos Bravo and rushes in on goal... Alfredo Alonso strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Jose Gainza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.54
With great vision, Rodolfo Menendez plays the ball forward to Adolfo Zubizarreta. Adolfo Zubizarreta makes a great pass forward. Rodolfo Menendez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
42.06
Patricio Sanz makes a probing pass to Alfredo Alonso. Alfredo Alonso hits a low pass to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo beats his man to it with a header but somehow Jose Gainza manages to keep it out.
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 Oviedo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Oviedo players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the second half!
48.33
Rodolfo Menendez makes a probing pass to Valerien Blanchard. Valerien Blanchard rushes past Patricio Sanz! Valerien Blanchard takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gregorio Merino had no chance!! Goal for Real Oviedo!
51.41
Jose Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Cortes controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Cortes shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
54.49
2-1Callum Bremner hacks Alberto Bravo from behind! The referee brings Callum Bremner to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Bravo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.38
Juan-Carlos Bravo receives the ball from a throw-in from Rafael Diez. Juan-Carlos Bravo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Redondo. Felipe Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Sanz.
59.30
Alberto Bravo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Alonso. With a superhuman jump, Alfredo Alonso connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
71.51
Rafael Diez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Redondo. Felipe Redondo flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.36
3-1Real Oviedo have made 2 substitutions with Gregorio Martinez replacing Jose Javier Cortes and Victor Lorenzo replacing Adolfo Zubizarreta .
79.24
3-1Fernando Leon barges into Rafael Diez. The referee warns Fernando Leon to calm down! Rafael Diez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.02
Alfredo Ramos takes it forward alone. Alfredo Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo makes a deft header. Good keeping from Jose Gainza as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
30.6%
41.7%
27.8%
Scorers
| Alfredo Alonso 9, 31, 59 | Valerien Blanchard 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Alonso 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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Felipe Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leonardo Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Bravo (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Alfredo Alonso (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Marcos Soler (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pablo Suarez (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jose Gainza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Miguel Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fernando Leon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Menendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Javier Cortes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eduardo Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Prieto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adolfo Zubizarreta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Valerien Blanchard (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Paulo Gomes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gregorio Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Victor Lorenzo (GK) | 6 | |