Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 9,113 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
3.43
0-0Deportivo Alaves are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Mérida Unión Deportiva's defence.
4.52
0-0Arturo Peiro catches Tomas Pinto on the ankles. Arturo Peiro is given a warning by the referee! Tomas Pinto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.03
Billy Schut clumsily knocks into Antonio Ortiz. The referee calls over Billy Schut and warns him to calm down! Antonio Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.02
0-0Patricio Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.25
0-0Garry Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Duran. Andres Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head. Brian Carlton easily smothers it.
15.17
Garry Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Schut.
20.54
0-0Patricio Alonso threads the ball through to Andres Duran. Andres Duran shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.10
0-1Francisco Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Thomson. Garry Thomson passes the ball forward to Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.21
Patricio Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.04
Billy Schut makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Marquez. Martin Marquez makes a simple pass to Patrick El Khanchaf. Patrick El Khanchaf goes all the way! Patrick El Khanchaf shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
33.01
Martin Marquez passes the ball forward to Patrick El Khanchaf. Patrick El Khanchaf controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.48
Alexandre Andrade sees space and advances. Alexandre Andrade plays a perfect one-two with Gianfranco Belleri and rushes in on goal... Alexandre Andrade makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Vasco Oliveira is on top of it.
38.22
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.09
Gregorio Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Impey. Carl Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick El Khanchaf. Patrick El Khanchaf goes all the way! Patrick El Khanchaf makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
42.22
Francisco Hernandez hoofs the ball up the pitch. Marcel Fromm whips in a cross ball towards Andres Duran. Andres Duran is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Craig White kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Impey. Carl Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick El Khanchaf. Patrick El Khanchaf passes the ball forward to Gianfranco Belleri. Gianfranco Belleri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off!
48.03
1-2Arturo Peiro threads the ball through to Patricio Alonso. Patricio Alonso threads the ball through to Andres Duran. Andres Duran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Fromm but he's offside!
54.48
Nicolas Diaz knocks the ball forward to Andres Duran. Andres Duran controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.28
1-2Alfredo Pena barges into Patrick El Khanchaf. Alfredo Pena is shown the yellow card! Patrick El Khanchaf stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.20
Alexandre Andrade comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Alonso. Alexandre Andrade is given a warning by the referee! Patricio Alonso runs off the knock.
61.55
Martin Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Belleri. Gianfranco Belleri plays a perfect one-two with Patrick El Khanchaf and rushes in on goal... Gianfranco Belleri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Vasco Oliveira had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
72.04
Nicolas Diaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Verges.
79.53
Carl Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick El Khanchaf. Patrick El Khanchaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.16
Billy Schut catches Andres Duran on the ankles. The referee calls over Billy Schut again and warns him to calm down! Andres Duran stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
27.3%
49.4%
23.4%
Scorers
| Gianfranco Belleri 45, 62 | Antonio Ortiz 22 Andres Duran 42 |