Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 9,417 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié get the match underway!
4.26
0-0Alfredo Arias sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Arias finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.12
1-0Miguel Suarez knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez goes all the way! Alejandro Gomez rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.09
Ricardo Mora threads the ball through to Carlos Verges. Carlos Verges tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
20.42
1-0Alejandro Perez makes a probing pass to Ernesto Segarra. Ernesto Segarra passes the ball forward to Luis Arias. Luis Arias tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Carlos Marquez.
21.18
Pedro Butragueno advances with the ball. Pedro Butragueno goes all the way! Pedro Butragueno takes a shot at goal. Pedro Butragueno scores for Real Betis Balompié!!
27.12
1-1Ernesto Del Sol comes in with a high challenge, catching Jose Fortes Ortiz with his studs. Ernesto Del Sol is shown the red card!! Jose Fortes Ortiz runs off the knock.
30.42
Pedro Butragueno makes a simple pass to Carlos Verges. Carlos Verges shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.50
Pablo Segarra brings the ball forward. Pablo Segarra knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Pichichi. Eugenio Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Arturo Iglesias manages to gather it comfortably.
39.31
1-1Miguel Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
48.03
Ricardo Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Verges. Carlos Verges shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
49.43
Pablo Segarra makes a simple pass to Alfredo Arias. Alfredo Arias makes a beautiful solo run. Alfredo Arias whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Pichichi. Eugenio Pichichi powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eugenio Pichichi!
55.34
Leonardo Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Arias.
61.56
Leonardo Redondo passes the ball forward to Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.00
Kevin Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Segarra. Ernesto Segarra brings the ball forward. Ernesto Segarra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.19
Ivan Rubio knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Arias. Alfredo Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Arturo Iglesias.
77.11
Pablo Segarra sees a break and surges forward. Pablo Segarra flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Pichichi. Eugenio Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.01
Leonardo Redondo passes the ball forward to Eugenio Pichichi. Eugenio Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head but Arturo Iglesias is on top of it.
83.52
Alfredo Arias threads the ball through to Eugenio Pichichi. Eugenio Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez heads the ball goalwards but Arturo Iglesias is on top of it.
87.57
Miguel Suarez knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.57
3-1Ernesto Segarra barges into Miguel Suarez. The referee calls over Ernesto Segarra and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Suarez runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Gomez of Mérida Unión Deportiva
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
26.1%
44.9%
29%
Scorers
| Alejandro Gomez 6, 77 Eugenio Pichichi 49 | Pedro Butragueno 21 |