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 Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the first half!
2.07
0-1Arno Thiele brings the ball forward. Arno Thiele whips in a cross ball towards Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Gaspar Tavares has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.56
0-1Arno Thiele knocks the ball forward to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.28
0-1Ricardo Viana makes a beautiful solo run. Ricardo Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
20.49
0-1Antonio Ruiz hacks Glenn Winter from behind! Antonio Ruiz is given a warning by the referee! Glenn Winter runs off the knock.
21.47
Victor Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Booth. David Booth goes all the way! David Booth tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.47
1-1Tiago Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gaspar Tavares easily smothers it.
28.09
Joao Quaresma sweeps the ball long. Fotis Venizelos whips in a cross ball towards Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Gaspar Tavares had no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
36.48
Victor Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.38
Glenn Winter makes a simple pass to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.50
Carlos Marcos chips the ball to his team mate, David Booth. David Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Massimo Vitor Santiago.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
47.43
Glenn Winter comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Ruiz. Glenn Winter is warned by the referee! Antonio Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.05
Jannick Malicki kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Thiele. Arno Thiele kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
51.57
1-3Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Valencia's defence.
53.36
Victor Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Booth. David Booth shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
54.21
Victor Martinez makes a simple pass to David Booth. David Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Massimo Vitor Santiago.
61.30
Antonio Ruiz surges forward with the ball. Antonio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ismael Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
63.03
Antonio Ruiz advances with the ball. Antonio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ismael Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
69.09
Glenn Winter makes a simple pass to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Gaspar Tavares manages to keep it out.
71.24
Ricardo Viana knocks the ball forward to Glenn Winter. Glenn Winter knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gaspar Tavares manages to gather it comfortably.
72.44
Ricardo Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Glenn Winter. Glenn Winter makes a probing pass to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos whips in a cross ball towards Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.33
Antonio Ruiz takes it forward alone. Antonio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.32
Carlos Marcos catches Arno Thiele on the ankles. Carlos Marcos is warned by the referee! Arno Thiele hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
22.8%
50.6%
26.6%
Scorers
| David Booth 21 | Fotis Venizelos 2, 38 Callum McCoist 28, 72 |