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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 9,900 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Deportivo Alaves start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.32
Alfredo Gonzalez clumsily knocks into Miguel Suarez. Alfredo Gonzalez is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.01
Jose Andres threads the ball through to Leonardo Redondo. Leonardo Redondo brings the ball forward. Leonardo Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Martin who gathers it comfortably.
9.04
Leonardo Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Marin. Jose Fortes Marin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Lawrence.
14.39
Juan-Carlos Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega advances with the ball. Frederico Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.07
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Deportivo Alaves's defence.
21.52
Rodolfo Marquitos sees a break and surges forward. Rodolfo Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
26.08
Rodolfo Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Gonzalez. Alfredo Gonzalez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.00
Alfredo Arias catches Adolfo Hernandez on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfredo Arias and warns him to calm down! Adolfo Hernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.27
Noel Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Gonzalez. Alfredo Gonzalez passes the ball forward to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.31
Fernando Alvarez makes a probing pass to Miguel Suarez. Miguel Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Marin. Jose Fortes Marin tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Alfredo Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Marin. Jose Fortes Marin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Marquitos.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
48.54
Miguel Suarez hacks Alfredo Gonzalez from behind! The referee calls over Miguel Suarez and warns him to calm down! Alfredo Gonzalez runs off the knock.
48.54
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
49.18
Pablo Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Suarez. Miguel Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Marin. Jose Fortes Marin knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.01
Alfredo Arias knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Marin. Jose Fortes Marin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Gomez but he's offside!
60.48
Noel Lawrence decides to run forward with the ball. Noel Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.25
Rodolfo Marquitos surges forward with the ball. Rodolfo Marquitos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Segarra.
66.08
Alfredo Gonzalez passes the ball forward to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
67.44
Miguel Suarez makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Marin. Jose Fortes Marin flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.50
Leonardo Redondo threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.05
Alfredo Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Marin. Jose Fortes Marin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
78.35
Alfredo Gonzalez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq goes all the way! Jimmy Leclercq rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.56
Alfredo Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.33
Alejandro Gomez clumsily knocks into Rodolfo Marquitos. Alejandro Gomez is warned by the referee! Rodolfo Marquitos stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Jimmy Leclercq of Deportivo Alaves
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
28.4%
44.8%
26.9%