Match Report


Albacete BalompieAlbacete Balompie     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rafael CamachoR. Camacho58
G
1
G
62Nicolas LeonN. Leon
Julian SanchezJ. Sanchez58
D
2captain
D
58Julian MedinaJ. Medina
Rafael ButraguenoR. Butragueno57
D
3
D
55Carlos HierroC. Hierro
Tobias HerzogT. Herzog54
D
4
D
53Rui MartinsR. Martins
Eduardo FuentesE. Fuentes53
D
5
D
50Frederico PerezF. Perez
Romero P. Guerrero LopezR. Guerrero Lopez61
M
6
M
63Warren WetherallW. Wetherall
Youssouf SarrY. Sarr60
M
7
M
59Raffaele StaffolaniR. Staffolani
Enrique KikoE. Kiko56
M
captain8
M
58Adolfo HidalgoA. Hidalgo
Alberto NunezA. Nunez52
M
9
A
62Francisco CalvoF. Calvo
Gilles WatsonG. Watson65
A
10
A
59Jose Fortes CastroJ. Castro
Daniel GonzalezD. Gonzalez63
A
11
A
54Miguel VazquezM. Vazquez
 
Thomas LappaneseT. Lappanese62
A
12
G
58Zerbini AlbertiniZ. Albertini
Gabriel GarridoG. Garrido59
A
13
M
58Daniel SolerD. Soler
Aziz VildaA. Vilda59
A
14
M
55Rafael GainzaR. Gainza

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 12,749 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albacete Balompie 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 Gregorio Ferrer.


0.00
Albacete Balompie kick off and get the first half underway!
14.49
Rafael Butragueno makes a simple pass to Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez threads a neat ball through to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Nicolas Leon manages to keep it out.
16.39
Enrique Kiko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez makes a probing pass between the defence to Enrique Kiko. Enrique Kiko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.53
Tobias Herzog flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Butragueno who brings the ball under control. Rafael Butragueno brings the ball forward. Rafael Butragueno edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rafael Butragueno provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nicolas Leon.
20.16
Youssouf Sarr takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez is dispossessed by a tackle from Carlos Hierro.
26.52
Frederico Perez takes it forward alone. Frederico Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.04
Enrique Kiko threads a neat ball through to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.04
Julian Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Guerrero Lopez. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez makes an attacking run forward. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Frederico Perez is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
33.19
Corner kick to Albacete Balompie. Youssouf Sarr plays it to the far post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Romero P. Guerrero Lopez provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.44
Tobias Herzog makes a probing pass to Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Watson controls it well on his chest. Gilles Watson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.17
Gilles Watson surges forward with the ball. Gilles Watson whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez powers a header at goal. Adolfo Hidalgo clears it off the line with his head!
42.49
Rafael Butragueno runs forward with the ball. Rafael Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Leon who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half. The Mérida Unión Deportiva players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva get the second half underway!
47.23
Enrique Kiko kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.46
Enrique Kiko kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez plays a one-two with Romero P. Guerrero Lopez and rushes in on goal... Daniel Gonzalez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.25
Youssouf Sarr flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Kiko who gracefully takes it down. Enrique Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Leon who gathers it comfortably.
54.11
Enrique Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Sarr. Youssouf Sarr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Martins.
59.38
Frederico Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Castro. Jose Fortes Castro shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.57
Rafael Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Sarr. Youssouf Sarr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.19
Raffaele Staffolani clumsily knocks into Enrique Kiko. Raffaele Staffolani is given a warning by the referee! Enrique Kiko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.19
Rafael Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Kiko controls it well on his chest. Enrique Kiko changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Kiko shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
89.39
Julian Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Gonzalez collects the pass. Daniel Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Leon who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albacete Balompie

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73%
27%
Play Area
18.9%
50%
31.1%

Scorers
Gilles Watson 34
Daniel Gonzalez 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gilles Watson of Albacete Balompie

Match Ratings