Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 18,317 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Fortes Sanchez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Fortes Sanchez.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva get the match underway!
4.52
0-0Gavin Law threads the ball through to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
9.02
1-0Gavin Law hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
12.48
1-0Joost van Beek kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.09
Ivan Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.01
Carlos Martin receives the ball from a throw-in from David Smith. Carlos Martin chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Hierro. Gabriel Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano runs straight at the defence! Jose Fortes Serrano strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.39
Daniel Hofland flicks the ball to his team mate, Joost van Beek. Joost van Beek brings the ball forward. Joost van Beek skips past Carlos Martin! Joost van Beek comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper, Leonardo Alvarez, sees it late!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
32.36
David Smith takes it forward alone. David Smith threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano shoots from outside the area. Wes Smith gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
33.58
Carlos Martin flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Hierro collects the pass. Gabriel Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Serrano collects the pass. Jose Fortes Serrano shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Wes Smith comfortably smothers it!
36.53
1-1Gabriel Carcedo surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Carcedo makes a probing pass to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.11
Kieron Riggott flicks a high pass forward to Andres Gento who brings the ball under control. Andres Gento flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bremner collects the pass. Gavin Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.48
Joost van Beek flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Bremner who takes it down. Gavin Bremner skips past David Smith! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gavin Bremner provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Good keeping from Leonardo Alvarez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
1-2Albert Roman takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Roberto Peiro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for 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. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Villarreal CF start the second half!
48.52
1-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
49.32
1-2Rafael Castillo comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Hofland. The referee calls over Rafael Castillo and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Hofland stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.26
Ivan Gomez decides to run forward with the ball. Ivan Gomez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
55.17
Albert Roman knocks the ball forward to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Alvarez who gathers it comfortably.
60.49
1-2David Smith knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Hierro. With a delightful solo run, Guillermo Hierro stretches the opposition's defence. Guillermo Hierro lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Law. Gavin Law flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Gabriel Carcedo!
65.24
1-2Juan Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Hierro controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Hierro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gabriel Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Serrano but he's offside!
66.14
Gabriel Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Law. Gavin Law shoots from outside the area but Wes Smith reads it well. Quality keeping!
67.05
Gabriel Hierro threads the ball through to Gavin Law. Gavin Law chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.55
David Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez threads a neat ball through to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from long range. Good keeping from Wes Smith as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
79.36
2-2Gavin Law takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Arturo José Mari gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
83.53
Kieron Riggott makes a simple pass to Joost van Beek. Joost van Beek kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Martin.
84.52
Carlos Martin threads the ball through to Gabriel Hierro. Gabriel Hierro threads a neat ball through to Gavin Law. Gavin Law passes the ball forward but Rafael Castillo is offside!
89.10
Carlos Martin flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Hierro. Guillermo Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Law controls it well on his chest. Gavin Law whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Serrano. With a superhuman jump, Jose Fortes Serrano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Fortes Serrano! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
25.3%
38.7%
36%
Scorers
| Jose Fortes Serrano 9, 67, 89 | Joost van Beek 24 Roberto Peiro 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Serrano of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gavin Law (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Rafael Castillo (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Jose Fortes Serrano (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Pedro Hernandez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aaron Brand (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Kiko (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Wes Smith (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kieron Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Hofland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Carcedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert Roman (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andres Gento (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joost van Beek (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Arturo José Mari (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Peiro (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Gavin Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Yoann Zaidan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Aguilar (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gregorio Martinez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Kiko (ATT) | 0 | |