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 Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 9,606 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Sporting Gijón are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Sporting Gijón are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón kick off!
3.42
0-0Antonio Ruiz passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Marcos. Rodolfo Marcos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
14.47
Luis Marques passes the ball forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Fernandez.
15.30
0-0Dave Hansma chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Marcos. Rodolfo Marcos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.28
0-0Nicolas Garrido chips the ball to his team mate, David Jung. David Jung shoots from distance but it flies wide!
24.45
Stuart Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres goes all the way! Albert Torres rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.29
Stuart Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Frits Besselink easily smothers it!
30.48
Antonio Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Marcos. Rodolfo Marcos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
32.51
Antonio Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Marcos. Rodolfo Marcos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
33.02
Uwe Reimers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Marques. Luis Marques makes a simple pass to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ted Pedros.
34.13
Romero P. Garrido passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Peiro. Juan-Carlos Peiro passes the ball forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.53
0-0Nicolas Garrido catches Alejandro Pena on the ankles. Nicolas Garrido is given a warning by the referee! Alejandro Pena gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.51
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva start the second half!
49.29
Juan-Carlos Peiro brings the ball forward. Juan-Carlos Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.28
Uwe Reimers chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Marques. Luis Marques takes it forward alone. Luis Marques shoots from 25 yards but Frits Besselink is on top of it.
53.35
Stuart Ritchie threads the ball through to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerhard Kohler.
54.43
Juan-Carlos Peiro threads the ball through to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.49
Patricio Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos knocks the ball forward to David Jung. David Jung controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Rodolfo Ramos.
59.04
Antonio Ruiz sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Ruiz goes all the way! Antonio Ruiz tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
61.53
Gerhard Kohler sees a break and surges forward. Gerhard Kohler knocks the ball forward to David Jung. David Jung goes all the way! David Jung rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Rodolfo Ramos easily smothers it!
63.29
0-0David Jung hacks Cedric van der Hoek from behind! The referee calls over David Jung and warns him to calm down! Cedric van der Hoek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.01
0-0Antonio Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Peiro. The referee calls over Antonio Ruiz and shows him a yellow card! Juan-Carlos Peiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.41
Alejandro Pena makes a probing pass to Albert Torres. Albert Torres finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
77.46
Luis Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Kohler.
78.32
0-1Luis Marques makes a simple pass to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo goes all the way! Luis Carcedo rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Frits Besselink had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
84.22
Romero P. Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.10
Antonio Ruiz takes it forward alone. Antonio Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rodolfo Ramos manages to gather it comfortably.
89.22
Arturo Rodriquez passes the ball forward to Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Torres. Albert Torres heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
27.8%
49.4%
22.8%
Scorers