Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 19,611 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Moreno.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Moreno.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Valladolid kick off!
4.19
0-0David Smith passes the ball forward to Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero sees a break and surges forward. Felipe Herrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.09
0-0Jan Petersen flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Ream collects the pass. Daniel Ream threads a neat ball through to Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos Van Der Luer but the linesman indicates offside!
10.05
0-0David Smith barges into Pieter Oliveira. David Smith is shown the yellow card! Pieter Oliveira runs off the knock.
16.34
0-0Daniel Ream flicks a high pass forward to Nikos Van Der Luer who brings the ball under control. Nikos Van Der Luer shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Leonardo Alvarez!
21.02
0-0Daniel Ream chips the ball to his team mate, Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Ramos.
22.25
0-0Gabriel Hierro catches Daniel Ream on the ankles. Gabriel Hierro is shown the yellow card! Daniel Ream gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.55
Ivan Gomez brings the ball forward. Ivan Gomez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
28.17
Daniel Ream makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Ream whips in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Leonardo Alvarez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.06
0-1Dylan Galletti sees Antonis Kouris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonis Kouris threads the ball through to Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas lofts in a cross ball towards Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vittorio Francioso!
33.07
Ivan Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Serrano collects the pass. Jose Fortes Serrano shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
36.19
Daniel Ream flicks the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso whips in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
38.31
Dylan Galletti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Ream. Daniel Ream chips the ball to his team mate, Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas rushes past Juan Nieto! Brett Vivas shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
39.55
Antonis Kouris makes a probing pass to Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas directs the ball goalwards with his head but Leonardo Alvarez is on top of it.
44.54
0-1With intelligent vision, Daniel Ream picks a pass forward to Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Luer. David Smith comes in with a late challenge on Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer appeals for a penalty! Given!!
44.54
0-1The referee points to the spot..
45.00
Pieter Oliveira takes a cautious run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Real Valladolid appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Valladolid players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the second half!
48.38
Carlos Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Hierro. Guillermo Hierro hits a low pass to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.45
Ivan Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
54.24
0-2Antonis Kouris clumsily knocks into Ivan Gomez. The referee brings Antonis Kouris to one side and gives him a warning! Ivan Gomez runs off the knock.
57.06
Ivan Gomez catches Antonis Kouris on the ankles. The referee brings Ivan Gomez to one side and gives him a warning! Antonis Kouris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.46
Antonis Kouris threads the ball through to Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Alvarez who gathers it comfortably.
65.16
Daniel Ream flicks a high pass forward. Pieter Oliveira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pieter Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.08
Jan Petersen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Ream. Daniel Ream threads a neat ball through to Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer whips in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.44
Jose Fortes Serrano clumsily knocks into Krunoslaw Nappi. Jose Fortes Serrano is warned by the referee! Krunoslaw Nappi stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.16
David Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez threads a neat ball through to Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.04
Ivan Gomez receives the ball from a throw-in from Gabriel Hierro. Ivan Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Herrero who brings the ball under control. Felipe Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37%
63%
Play Area
27.4%
43.8%
28.8%
Scorers
| Vittorio Francioso 30 Pieter Oliveira 45 (p), 71 Brett Vivas 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brett Vivas of Real Valladolid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leonardo Alvarez (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gabriel Hierro (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Felipe Herrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Castillo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jose Fortes Serrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pedro Hernandez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aaron Brand (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Kiko (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Abdul Lolo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Krunoslaw Nappi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jan Petersen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dylan Galletti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Silvio Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Ream (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Antonis Kouris (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pieter Oliveira (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Nikos Van Der Luer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Vittorio Francioso (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Brett Vivas (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Pasquale Moscardi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastiao Costa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sidney Gray (ATT) | 0 | |