Match Report


Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. ZamoraR. Zamora58
G
1
G
62Nicolas LeonN. Leon
Sebastian MoralesS. Morales64
D
2captain
D
58Julian MedinaJ. Medina
Miguel GainzaM. Gainza64
D
3
D
55Carlos HierroC. Hierro
Juan-Carlos PichichiJ. Pichichi64
D
4
D
53Rui MartinsR. Martins
Eoin ArmstrongE. Armstrong52
D
captain5
D
50Frederico PerezF. Perez
Fernando MolownyF. Molowny69
M
6
M
63Warren WetherallW. Wetherall
Quim SantosQ. Santos55
M
7
M
59Raffaele StaffolaniR. Staffolani
Joao JardimJ. Jardim54
M
8
M
58Adolfo HidalgoA. Hidalgo
Nikolas WalterN. Walter51
M
9
A
62Francisco CalvoF. Calvo
Pedro IbanezP. Ibanez63
A
10
A
59Jose Fortes CastroJ. Castro
Antonio MorenoA. Moreno54
A
11
A
54Miguel VazquezM. Vazquez
 
Roberto LopesR. Lopes56
G
12
G
58Zerbini AlbertiniZ. Albertini
Carlos AlmeidaC. Almeida52
A
13
M
58Daniel SolerD. Soler
Juan MoralesJ. Morales50
D
14
M
55Rafael GainzaR. Gainza

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 12,750 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Fortes Ramirez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Racing Ferrol kick off!
2.14
With great vision, Adolfo Hidalgo plays the ball forward to Miguel Vazquez. Miguel Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Zamora who gathers it comfortably.
3.17
Quim Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Quim Santos runs straight at the defence! Quim Santos cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Racing Ferrol!
10.34
Nikolas Walter threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez rushes past Adolfo Hidalgo! Some silky footwork from Pedro Ibanez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Nicolas Leon manages to gather it comfortably.
14.10
Antonio Moreno barges into Rui Martins. The referee calls over Antonio Moreno and warns him to calm down! Rui Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlos Hierro picks a pass forward to Warren Wetherall. Warren Wetherall chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Castro. Jose Fortes Castro shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Mérida Unión Deportiva are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
20.46
Adolfo Hidalgo threads a neat ball through to Miguel Vazquez. Miguel Vazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
22.26
Warren Wetherall surges forward with the ball. Warren Wetherall shoots from distance. It's there!! Romero P. Zamora has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.28
Raffaele Staffolani makes a probing pass to Miguel Vazquez. Miguel Vazquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
30.26
Quim Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.59
Raffaele Staffolani flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Castro who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
36.26
Juan-Carlos Pichichi hits a low pass to Quim Santos. Quim Santos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Quim Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Raffaele Staffolani.
39.30
Miguel Gainza passes the ball forward to Joao Jardim. With imagination, Joao Jardim plays the ball forward to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Medina.
44.10
Adolfo Hidalgo takes it forward alone. Adolfo Hidalgo brings the ball forward. Adolfo Hidalgo sees Miguel Vazquez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Gainza catches Miguel Vazquez on the ankles. Miguel Vazquez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the second half!
55.50
Quim Santos flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ibanez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.22
Juan-Carlos Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Nicolas Leon!
59.02
Adolfo Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward to Warren Wetherall who brings the ball under control. Warren Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo shoots from 20 yards but Romero P. Zamora is on top of it.
66.49
Miguel Gainza sees Antonio Moreno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.17
Rui Martins threads a neat ball through to Raffaele Staffolani. Raffaele Staffolani flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Castro who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Castro shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.33
Miguel Gainza flicks a high pass forward to Nikolas Walter who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Nikolas Walter plays the ball forward to Joao Jardim. Joao Jardim knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pedro Ibanez is offside!
79.14
Joao Jardim sees Pedro Ibanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Ibanez finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
84.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.17
Joao Jardim sees space and advances. Joao Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Martins.
87.28
Warren Wetherall kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Romero P. Zamora manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Racing Ferrol

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
22.6%
48.8%
28.6%

Scorers
Quim Santos 3
Warren Wetherall 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Quim Santos of Racing Ferrol

Match Ratings