Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by SourceSupplies |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 17,746 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.00
0-0Oscar Montero knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Flores.
14.04
Antonio Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Caballero who gathers it comfortably.
20.50
0-0Craig McNeill passes the ball forward to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé goes all the way! Barry Caluwé tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.43
0-0Oscar Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Gonzalez. Eugenio Gonzalez takes it forward alone. Eugenio Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards William Crosnier. William Crosnier powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Roberto Caballero!
24.13
0-1Roberto Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ricardo Ibanez!
27.01
Enrique Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Martinez. Julian Martinez takes it forward alone. Julian Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards William Crosnier. William Crosnier powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.10
Rafael Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Montero. Oscar Montero passes the ball forward to Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.27
Arturo Garcia surges forward with the ball. Arturo Garcia sees a break and surges forward. Arturo Garcia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.41
Billy Dickov makes a simple pass to Roberto Carmona. Roberto Carmona makes a probing pass to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.37
Oscar Martinez makes a simple pass to Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, William Crosnier. William Crosnier lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.17
Roberto Carmona controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
47.48
Roberto Carmona threads the ball through to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.59
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
53.38
Roberto Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Gabriel Diez easily smothers it!
54.10
Oscar Martinez threads the ball through to Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to William Crosnier. William Crosnier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.03
Rafael Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez passes the ball forward to William Crosnier. William Crosnier goes all the way! William Crosnier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.56
1-1Antonio Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, William Crosnier but the linesman indicates offside!
71.48
Roberto Gainza makes a probing pass to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
72.17
Craig McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.43
Athletic Club Bilbao are easily keeping Mérida Unión Deportiva at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
75.53
Francisco Rey sees space and advances. Francisco Rey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Diez who gathers it comfortably.
79.30
1-1Julian Martinez hacks Roberto Carmona from behind! The referee calls over Julian Martinez and warns him to calm down! Roberto Carmona runs off the knock.
84.45
Antonio Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis shoots from long range but it flies wide!
85.40
Frederico Flores passes the ball forward to Roberto Carmona. Roberto Carmona threads the ball through to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.10
Barry Caluwé catches Rafael Ferrer on the ankles. The referee calls over Barry Caluwé and warns him to calm down! Rafael Ferrer stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.5%
51.2%
21.2%
Scorers