Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 20,512 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Albacete Balompie kick off!
2.34
0-0Albacete Balompie are easily keeping Mérida Unión Deportiva at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
3.52
0-1Dave Hansma knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia whips in a cross ball towards David Booth. David Booth powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.49
0-1Mathieur Diasalmeida makes a probing pass to Ivan Velasco. Ivan Velasco makes a probing pass to David Booth. David Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.13
Pius Tchoutang kicks a strong pass forward to Alonso Zamora. Alonso Zamora chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Martins. Cesar Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Gaspar Tavares has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.26
1-1Luis Saavedra kicks a strong pass forward to Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba plays a perfect one-two with John Morrison and rushes in on goal... Saidu A. Ikpeba tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.28
Antonio Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.20
Victor Martinez flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards David Booth. David Booth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marc-Vivien Devaux easily smothers it.
26.12
1-1Mathieur Diasalmeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Úlfar Illugason.
27.28
Carlos Marcos decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Marcos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Úlfar Illugason.
38.57
Ivan Velasco advances with the ball. Ivan Velasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pius Tchoutang.
39.46
Victor Martinez brings the ball forward. Victor Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards David Booth. David Booth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marc-Vivien Devaux easily smothers it.
42.05
Victor Martinez sees a break and surges forward. Victor Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Pius Tchoutang passes the ball forward to Anders Petersen. Anders Petersen knocks the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off and get the second half underway!
48.34
Pius Tchoutang deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alonso Zamora. Alonso Zamora passes the ball forward to Cesar Martins. Cesar Martins whips in a cross ball towards Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.57
2-1Antonio Ruiz hacks Quim Antunes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Quim Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.30
Luis Saavedra knocks the ball forward to Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba plays a perfect one-two with Cesar Martins and rushes in on goal... Saidu A. Ikpeba cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.42
3-1Victor Martinez catches Luis Saavedra on the ankles. The referee calls over Victor Martinez and warns him to calm down! Luis Saavedra runs off the knock.
60.24
Quim Antunes passes the ball forward to John Morrison. John Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mathieur Diasalmeida.
61.15
3-1Alonso Zamora makes a probing pass to John Morrison. John Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saidu A. Ikpeba but the linesman indicates offside!
71.47
Quim Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Martins. Cesar Martins goes all the way! Cesar Martins tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cesar Martins!
77.02
Albacete Balompie are easily keeping Mérida Unión Deportiva at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
79.27
Luis Saavedra flicks the ball to his team mate, Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Gaspar Tavares is on top of it.
81.18
Elena Garcia comes in with a late challenge on Úlfar Illugason. The referee calls over Elena Garcia and warns him to calm down! Úlfar Illugason runs off the knock.
87.07
Anders Petersen passes the ball forward to Cesar Martins. Cesar Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Saidu A. Ikpeba but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
27.9%
44.1%
27.9%
Scorers
| Saidu A. Ikpeba 15, 51 John Morrison 45 Cesar Martins 71 | David Booth 4 |