Match Report


Levante UDLevante UD     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose Javier HernandezJ. Hernandez65
G
1
G
64Leonardo AlvarezL. Alvarez
Romero P. HerreroR. Herrero72
D
2
D
72Luis RamosL. Ramos
Stuart HansenS. Hansen64
D
3
D
70Carlos MartinC. Martin
Victor BravoV. Bravo57
D
4captain
D
55David SmithD. Smith
Carlos CastroC. Castro68
M
5
D
54Juan NietoJ. Nieto
Paulo AndradeP. Andrade67
M
captain6
M
69Guillermo HierroG. Hierro
Alfredo BarkeroA. Barkero67
M
7
M
62Ivan GomezI. Gomez
Andres GuardiolaA. Guardiola66
M
8
M
59Gabriel HierroG. Hierro
Paul McStayP. McStay74
A
9
M
55Felipe HerreroF. Herrero
Andy GlassA. Glass66
A
10
A
79Rafael CastilloR. Castillo
Edmundo SuarezE. Suarez64
A
11
A
72Jose Fortes SerranoJ. Serrano
 
Felipe MarcosF. Marcos61
G
12
A
67Pedro HernandezP. Hernandez
Gregorio LopezG. Lopez61
A
13
G
62Aaron BrandA. Brand
Alberto IzquierdoA. Izquierdo58
A
14
A
56Jose KikoJ. Kiko

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 16,512 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio  Munoz.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
4.50
Stuart Hansen threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
6.21
Paulo Andrade catches Gabriel Hierro on the ankles. The referee brings Paulo Andrade to one side and gives him a warning! Gabriel Hierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.57
Romero P. Herrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola passes the ball forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay shoots from outside the area. The keeper, Leonardo Alvarez, sees it late!! Goal for Levante UD!
12.35
Victor Bravo makes a simple pass to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Andy Glass controls it well on his chest. Andy Glass plays a quick one-two with Edmundo Suarez and rushes in on goal... Andy Glass cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Juan Nieto. Excellent block.
14.25
Edmundo Suarez clumsily knocks into Carlos Martin. The referee warns Edmundo Suarez to calm down! Carlos Martin runs off the knock.
15.11
Carlos Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul McStay. Paul McStay whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Levante UD!
22.08
With some swift thinking, Felipe Herrero plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.01
Victor Bravo sees a break and surges forward. Victor Bravo sees space and advances. Victor Bravo plays a quick one-two with Andy Glass and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Victor Bravo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.52
Gabriel Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
38.30
Ivan Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Barkero. The referee brings Ivan Gomez to one side and gives him a warning! Alfredo Barkero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.23
Ivan Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.

45.00
Levante UD kick off and get the second half underway!
47.08
Gabriel Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
48.35
Romero P. Herrero threads a neat ball through to Paulo Andrade. Paulo Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but Leonardo Alvarez is on top of it.
51.15
Ivan Gomez brings the ball forward. Ivan Gomez sees Jose Fortes Serrano just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Serrano shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jose Javier Hernandez gets down and covers it.
55.31
Showing composure, Andres Guardiola picks a pass forward to Andy Glass. Andy Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.20
Carlos Castro makes a probing pass to Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.20
With great vision, Guillermo Hierro plays the ball forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Bravo.
69.49
Victor Bravo gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Edmundo Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Martin.
73.46
Carlos Castro threads a neat ball through to Andy Glass. Andy Glass shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
75.35
Paulo Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay whips in a cross ball towards Andy Glass. Andy Glass connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.49
David Smith makes a probing pass to Guillermo Hierro. Guillermo Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Serrano who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Gabriel Hierro sees Rafael Castillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Castillo tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Levante UD

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
26.2%
43.1%
30.8%

Scorers
Paul McStay 9
Edmundo Suarez 15
Jose Fortes Serrano 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul McStay of Levante UD

Match Ratings
1.Jose Javier Hernandez (GK)
7
2.Romero P. Herrero (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Hansen (DEF)
6
4.Victor Bravo (DEF)
8
5.Carlos Castro (MID)
6
6.Paulo Andrade (MID)
6
7.Alfredo Barkero (MID)
6
8.Andres Guardiola (MID)
7
9.Paul McStay (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Andy Glass (ATT)
6
11.Edmundo Suarez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Felipe Marcos (GK)
0
13.Gregorio Lopez (ATT)
0
14.Alberto Izquierdo (ATT)
0

1.Leonardo Alvarez (GK)
6
2.Luis Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Martin (DEF)
6
4.David Smith (DEF)
6
5.Juan Nieto (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Hierro (MID)
6
7.Ivan Gomez (MID)
6
8.Gabriel Hierro (MID)
6
9.Felipe Herrero (MID)
6
10.Rafael Castillo (ATT)
6
11.Jose Fortes Serrano (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Pedro Hernandez (ATT)
0
13.Aaron Brand (GK)
0
14.Jose Kiko (ATT)
0