Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Real Madrid start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.43
0-0Hugo Ortiz sees space and advances. Hugo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.28
0-0Claudio Helguera makes a simple pass to Roberto Saez. Roberto Saez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Castillo. Jose Fortes Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Elena Calvo. Elena Calvo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Gabriel Diez.
8.05
Danny Duberry makes a probing pass to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.32
0-1Rafael Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Martinez. Julian Martinez threads the ball through to Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis whips in a cross ball towards William Crosnier. William Crosnier directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for William Crosnier!
16.03
Claudio Helguera surges forward with the ball. Claudio Helguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Gabriel Diez manages to gather it comfortably.
20.42
Antonio Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.37
Edmundo Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Castillo. Jose Fortes Castillo shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.15
Roberto Saez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Castillo. Jose Fortes Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Elena Calvo. Elena Calvo flicks the ball with his head. Gabriel Diez easily smothers it.
28.44
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.57
Roberto Saez chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Gabriel Diez is on top of it.
33.05
Eugenio Gonzalez flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis chips the ball to his team mate, William Crosnier. William Crosnier rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.57
0-1Hugo Ortiz comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Gonzalez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Gonzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.36
0-1Oscar Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Helguera.
42.13
0-1Nicholas Gomis clumsily knocks into Claudio Helguera. Nicholas Gomis is warned by the referee! Claudio Helguera stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Antonio Guerrero Lopez takes it forward alone. Antonio Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Sebastian Jimenez had no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the second half!
51.11
Antonio Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Duberry.
53.49
Oscar Montero makes a simple pass to William Crosnier. William Crosnier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.23
Edmundo Pastor makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Castillo. Jose Fortes Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.16
Antonio Guerrero Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Helguera.
67.42
Julian Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Pastor. Edmundo Pastor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Castillo. Jose Fortes Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.27
Julian Martinez advances with the ball. Julian Martinez shoots from long range but somehow Sebastian Jimenez manages to keep it out.
81.43
Claudio Helguera knocks the ball forward to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz threads the ball through to Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Castillo. Jose Fortes Castillo powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Gabriel Diez!
84.22
Oscar Montero hacks Edmundo Pastor from behind! Oscar Montero is given a warning by the referee! Edmundo Pastor stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.43
Eugenio Gonzalez surges forward with the ball. Eugenio Gonzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Helguera.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
34.7%
45.8%
19.4%
Scorers
| Wayne Wilson 55, 67 | William Crosnier 10 Nicholas Gomis 45 |