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 Celta Vigo. A crowd of 9,165 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n Mora.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n Mora.
0.00
0-0Celta Vigo kick off and get the first half underway!
4.28
0-0Stefan Grassadonia knocks the ball forward to Felipe Helguera. Felipe Helguera sees space and advances. Felipe Helguera knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Guerrero Lopez. Eugenio Guerrero Lopez makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.39
1-0Fernando Martin knocks the ball forward to Julian Caballero. Julian Caballero sees space and advances. Julian Caballero shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
10.02
1-0Stefan Grassadonia threads a neat ball through to Julian Caballero. Julian Caballero sees Miguel Velasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards Diaw Mazzocchi. Diaw Mazzocchi makes a convincing header. Nicolas Torres comfortably punches it away to safety.
12.10
1-0Miguel Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Caminero.
18.16
Showing composure, Eugenio Torres plays the ball forward to Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.27
Gianmatteo De Sole chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Marquez who gathers it comfortably.
28.50
Felipe Helguera plays the ball forward to Miguel Velasco. Miguel Velasco shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.34
1-0Julian Caballero comes in with a late challenge on Romano Verhoeven. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romano Verhoeven runs off the knock.
32.15
1-0Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Claudio Morales replacing Eugenio Guerrero Lopez .
38.37
Fernando Martin takes it forward alone. Fernando Martin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cabrera. Alberto Cabrera shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alberto Cabrera!
42.45
Romano Verhoeven clumsily knocks into Julian Caballero. Romano Verhoeven is shown the yellow card! Julian Caballero runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva have changed their lineup with Jeremy Jager replacing Ivan Caminero. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half. The Celta Vigo players seem much more motivated whilst the Mérida Unión Deportiva players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off and get the second half underway!
47.02
Tiago Jardim decides to run forward with the ball. Tiago Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Grassadonia.
48.17
Romano Verhoeven chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
49.34
Julian Caballero threads the ball through to Miguel Velasco. Miguel Velasco shoots from distance but it is miles over!
63.28
Stefan Grassadonia flicks a high ball forward to Felipe Helguera who gracefully takes it down. Felipe Helguera kicks a strong pass forward to Diaw Mazzocchi. Diaw Mazzocchi shoots from 20 yards but Nicolas Torres is on top of it.
65.32
Eugenio Torres chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Segarra.
66.51
Felipe Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Diaw Mazzocchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diaw Mazzocchi shoots from outside the area. Nicolas Torres easily gets down and covers it.
75.09
Felipe Segarra darts forward. Felipe Segarra decides to run forward with the ball. Felipe Segarra shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Felipe Segarra!
77.09
Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Adolfo Pastor replacing Felipe Helguera .Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Sebastiano Galante replacing Miguel Del Sol .
79.06
2-1Romano Verhoeven hacks Julian Caballero from behind! Romano Verhoeven is warned by the referee! Julian Caballero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.16
Romano Verhoeven threads the ball through to Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez plays a one-two with Gilles Mendez and rushes in on goal... Roberto Perez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Sebastian Marquez had no chance!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
25%
53.1%
21.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Segarra of Celta Vigo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sebastian Marquez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Martin (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Stefan Grassadonia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Helguera (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Julian Caballero (MID) |   | 8 |
| 8. | Alberto Cabrera (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Diaw Mazzocchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Velasco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eugenio Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jeremy Jager (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adolfo Pastor (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Claudio Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nicolas Torres (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arturo Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Herrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Felipe Segarra (DEF) | | 9 |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianmatteo De Sole (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Torres (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Romano Verhoeven (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Miguel Del Sol (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gilles Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Perez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Francisco Caballero (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Bravo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastiano Galante (ATT) | 6 | |