Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 9,599 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Redondo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Redondo.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Villarreal CF kicking off!
2.21
0-0Julian Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Diaw Mazzocchi. Diaw Mazzocchi shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
3.06
With a delightful solo run, Julian Caballero stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Caballero finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
4.20
Ivan Caminero chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Helguera. Felipe Helguera sees Miguel Velasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Velasco shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.06
Julian Caballero knocks the ball forward to Alberto Cabrera. Alberto Cabrera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
10.57
0-0Seeing Felipe Helguera's run, Julian Caballero quickly throws the ball into his path. Felipe Helguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Guerrero Lopez. Eugenio Guerrero Lopez shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Carlos Saez!
12.24
0-0Julian Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Guerrero Lopez. Eugenio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.40
Felipe Helguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velasco. Miguel Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.35
1-0Julian Caballero threads the ball through to Miguel Velasco. Miguel Velasco runs straight at the defence! Miguel Velasco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.34
Patricio Navarro flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Cruz who takes it down. Ernesto Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Sebastian Marquez gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
26.45
Andres Pardo makes a simple pass to Jose Rey. Jose Rey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.22
1-0Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Claudio Morales replacing Eugenio Guerrero Lopez .
39.57
Andres Pardo flicks a high pass forward to Jose Rey who brings the ball under control. Jose Rey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jose Rey scores for Villarreal CF!!
44.32
Stefan Grassadonia flicks a high pass forward. Julian Caballero collects the pass. Julian Caballero makes a probing pass to Alberto Cabrera. Alberto Cabrera finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Carlos Saez!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva have changed their lineup with Jeremy Jager replacing Ivan Caminero. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. The Mérida Unión Deportiva players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
47.57
1-1Alberto Cabrera barges into Sylvain Burgess. The referee brings Alberto Cabrera to one side and gives him a warning! Sylvain Burgess hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.03
Patricio Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Jose Rey. Jose Rey makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.14
Patricio Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.47
Fabio Turci threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.19
Stefan Grassadonia surges forward with the ball. Stefan Grassadonia flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Cabrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Cabrera shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
66.56
Edgar Tavares clumsily knocks into Alberto Cabrera. The referee calls over Edgar Tavares and warns him to calm down! Alberto Cabrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.40
Julian Caballero plays the ball forward to Diaw Mazzocchi. Diaw Mazzocchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.08
Luis Verges flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Oliveira controls it well on his chest. With great vision, Edgar Oliveira plays the ball forward to Jose Rey. Jose Rey whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
77.07
Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Adolfo Pastor replacing Felipe Helguera .Villarreal CF have made 2 substitutions with Martin Blanco replacing Edgar Tavares and Mirko Donati replacing Edgar Oliveira .
78.16
1-1Alejandro Segarra clumsily knocks into Mirko Donati. Alejandro Segarra is given a warning by the referee! Mirko Donati carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.32
Adolfo Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Alberto Cabrera cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alberto Cabrera provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
85.39
With great vision, Sylvain Burgess plays the ball forward to Mirko Donati. Mirko Donati passes the ball forward to Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Marquez who gathers it comfortably.
87.38
Mirko Donati clumsily knocks into Julian Caballero. Mirko Donati is warned by the referee! Julian Caballero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.25
Patricio Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rey collects the pass. Jose Rey knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
25.7%
47.3%
27%
Scorers
| Miguel Velasco 16 | Jose Rey 40 Ernesto Cruz 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Rey of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sebastian Marquez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefan Grassadonia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Helguera (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Caballero (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alberto Cabrera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Diaw Mazzocchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Velasco (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Eugenio Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jeremy Jager (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adolfo Pastor (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Claudio Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Carlos Saez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Roberto Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edgar Tavares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sylvain Burgess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luis Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fabio Turci (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edgar Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Patricio Navarro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Andres Pardo (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ernesto Cruz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jose Rey (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Martin Blanco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mirko Donati (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Edmundo Moya (ATT) | 0 | |