Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 20,044 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barcelona get the match underway!
3.22
0-0Antonio Ruiz makes a simple pass to David Booth. David Booth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Alonso.
4.01
Tobias Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Davids. Steve Davids knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.43
Antonio Ruiz makes a probing pass to Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kafoumba Dao who gathers it comfortably.
10.16
0-0Ivan Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Booth. David Booth shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Kafoumba Dao!
14.57
0-0Edwin Mokrani knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Davids. Steve Davids lofts in a cross ball towards Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.11
Victor Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to David Booth. David Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.39
Antonio Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to David Booth. David Booth whips in a cross ball towards Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.04
Edwin Mokrani kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Davids. Steve Davids shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.43
Antonio Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Westwood.
33.00
Victor Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia plays a perfect one-two with David Booth and rushes in on goal... Elena Garcia makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.19
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.28
0-0Ivan Westwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobias Thielemann. Tobias Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Davids. Steve Davids makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Aguilar but he's offside!
38.36
Tobias Thielemann makes a simple pass to Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva passes the ball forward but Jose Javier Aguilar is offside!
39.07
0-0Mathias Allback clumsily knocks into Ivan Velasco. Mathias Allback is shown the yellow card! Ivan Velasco gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.49
Ivan Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, David Booth. David Booth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mathias Allback.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the second half!
48.14
Ivan Westwood chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Thielemann. Tobias Thielemann passes the ball forward to Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.40
Mathias Allback kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Christie. Peter Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Davids. Steve Davids knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.10
Peter Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Davids. Steve Davids knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Tavares who gathers it comfortably.
55.49
Edwin Mokrani knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.25
Ivan Velasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.04
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Barcelona's defence.
63.08
Edwin Mokrani knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Davids. Steve Davids knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Hansma.
65.38
Eugenio Vazquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Velasco. Ivan Velasco knocks the ball forward to David Booth. David Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.25
Dave Hansma chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Martinez. Victor Martinez makes a probing pass to David Booth. David Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Alonso.
69.27
Pedro Hernandez comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Ruiz. The referee calls over Pedro Hernandez and warns him to calm down! Antonio Ruiz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.14
0-1Edwin Mokrani knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Benjamín Leiva!
75.27
Pedro Hernandez threads the ball through to Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.15
Patricio Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ruiz. Antonio Ruiz makes a probing pass to David Booth. David Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.33
Pedro Hernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.16
Ivan Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, David Booth. David Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
87.42
Ivan Velasco makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Velasco whips in a cross ball towards Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Kafoumba Dao.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
26.2%
48.8%
25%
Scorers