Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 17,814 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
2.17
0-1Mick Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Tedesco. Gianmarco Tedesco knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Naylor!
9.08
0-1Carlos Marcos flicks the ball to his team mate, David Booth. David Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssouf Benon.
21.50
0-1Youssouf Benon knocks the ball forward to Antonio Marcos. Antonio Marcos threads the ball through to Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.52
Mathieur Diasalmeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Martinez. Victor Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Booth. David Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Elena Ramirez who gathers it comfortably.
32.39
0-1Anthony Naylor catches Patricio Fernandez on the ankles. Anthony Naylor is shown the yellow card! Patricio Fernandez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.49
Carlos Marcos brings the ball forward. Carlos Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.15
0-1Youssouf Benon comes in with a late challenge on David Booth. Youssouf Benon is given a warning by the referee! David Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.33
0-1Victor Martinez advances with the ball. Victor Martinez plays a perfect one-two with Elena Garcia and rushes in on goal... Victor Martinez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Elena Ramirez easily smothers it.
42.49
Antonio Marcos knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Tedesco. Gianmarco Tedesco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gaspar Tavares manages to gather it comfortably.
44.34
Antonio Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, David Booth. David Booth shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Elena Ramirez.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva get the second half underway!
47.57
Victor Martinez decides to run forward with the ball. Victor Martinez threads the ball through to David Booth. David Booth shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.38
Mick Davies makes a probing pass to Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ted Pedros.
54.55
Youssouf Benon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Lawrence. Marvin Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor shoots from long range but it flies wide!
55.58
Antonio Ruiz passes the ball forward to David Booth. David Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.30
Mathieur Diasalmeida sees a break and surges forward. Mathieur Diasalmeida passes the ball forward to Elena Garcia. Elena Garcia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.42
Antonio Marcos flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Tedesco. Gianmarco Tedesco lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.23
Antonio Redondo takes it forward alone. Antonio Redondo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Tedesco. Gianmarco Tedesco tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
72.41
0-2Mick Davies hacks Mathieur Diasalmeida from behind! Mick Davies is shown the yellow card! Mathieur Diasalmeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.36
Antonio Marcos chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero shoots from outside the area but somehow Gaspar Tavares manages to keep it out.
83.25
Pablo Ramirez clumsily knocks into Elena Garcia. Pablo Ramirez is given a warning by the referee! Elena Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.01
Mick Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianmarco Tedesco. Gianmarco Tedesco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Gaspar Tavares easily smothers it.
87.28
Mathieur Diasalmeida threads the ball through to Victor Martinez. Victor Martinez threads the ball through to David Booth. David Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Elena Ramirez who gathers it comfortably.
89.53
Antonio Redondo passes the ball forward to Marvin Lawrence. Marvin Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Tedesco. Gianmarco Tedesco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Ivan Velasco knocks the ball forward to David Booth. David Booth shoots from long range. Elena Ramirez easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
24.1%
44.8%
31%
Scorers