Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Athletic Club Bilbao kicking off!
3.10
0-1Sieme Dos Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Cano. Jose Cano makes a probing pass to Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera goes all the way! Gregorio Herrera takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Nicolas Vazquez had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
9.32
Gilles Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Menendez. Leonardo Menendez shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.27
1-1Gilles Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Menendez. Leonardo Menendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Silvio Alves easily smothers it!
16.07
1-1Felipe Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Caballero. Hugo Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Pirri. Carlos Pirri goes all the way! Carlos Pirri shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.09
Patricio Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.57
Daniel Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Cziommer. Marc Cziommer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Carrasco. Alfredo Carrasco shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Silvio Alves.
26.45
1-1Alfredo Carrasco comes in with a late challenge on Julian Martin. The referee calls over Alfredo Carrasco and warns him to calm down! Julian Martin runs off the knock.
28.17
Gilles Hurst takes it forward alone. Gilles Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Menendez. Leonardo Menendez flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.53
1-1Rainer Birkwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Caballero. Hugo Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Menendez. Leonardo Menendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.06
Marc Cziommer makes a probing pass to Leonardo Menendez. Leonardo Menendez tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.56
Felipe Guerrero Lopez barges into Gregorio Herrera. The referee calls over Felipe Guerrero Lopez and warns him to calm down! Gregorio Herrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the second half!
55.26
Jan Ouindi threads the ball through to Gilles Hurst. Gilles Hurst surges forward with the ball. Gilles Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.04
1-1Jose Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Herrera but he's offside!
63.56
Gilles Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Menendez. Leonardo Menendez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
66.37
1-1Jose Cano clumsily knocks into Gilles Hurst. The referee calls over Jose Cano and shows him a yellow card! Gilles Hurst runs off the knock.
66.37
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
72.31
Nick McManaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia plays a perfect one-two with Gregorio Herrera and rushes in on goal... Enrique Garcia shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.16
Athletic Club Bilbao are easily keeping Mérida Unión Deportiva at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.39
Sieme Dos Santos passes the ball forward to Nick McManaman. Nick McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera threads the ball through to Enrique Garcia but he's offside!
79.56
Sebastian Ramos makes a simple pass to Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia directs the ball goalwards with his head. Nicolas Vazquez manages to gather it comfortably.
84.39
Marc Cziommer flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Menendez. Leonardo Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Carrasco. Alfredo Carrasco flicks the ball with his head. Silvio Alves easily smothers it.
85.39
Daniel Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Cziommer. Marc Cziommer makes a simple pass to Leonardo Menendez. Leonardo Menendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sieme Dos Santos.
87.24
Jose Cano decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Cano whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera powers a header at goal. Nicolas Vazquez easily smothers it.
89.32
Nick McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera shoots from long range but Nicolas Vazquez is on top of it.
90.00
Gilles Hurst sees a break and surges forward. Gilles Hurst shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Silvio Alves.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
28.4%
46.9%
24.7%
Scorers