Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     Sevilla FCSevilla FC
Computer Player Computer Player Robert Mcfadyen Robert Mcfadyen
Gregorio MerinoG. Merino69
G
1
G
81Jean Pierre DumasJ. Dumas
Alfredo RamosA. Ramos80
D
2
D
83Hugo CarrascoH. Carrasco
Matt BlakeM. Blake67
D
3
D
77Andres MarcelinoA. Marcelino
Frederico AriasF. Arias57
D
4
D
74Leonardo FernandezL. Fernandez
Patricio SanzP. Sanz56
D
5
D
72Andres RuizA. Ruiz
Rafael DiezR. Diez74
M
6
M
83Guillermo NavarroG. Navarro
Juan-Carlos BravoJ. Bravo65
M
7captain
M
88Arturo MarquezA. Marquez
Matt MatteoM. Matteo64
M
8
M
78Eugenio KikoE. Kiko
Alberto BravoA. Bravo72
A
9
A
74Albert BarkeroA. Barkero
Fernando VegaF. Vega69
A
captain10
A
76Sebastian VergesS. Verges
Erik DarwinkelE. Darwinkel67
A
11
A
80Frederico SoaresF. Soares
 
Nicolas RubioN. Rubio64
G
12
M
83Roberto CamposR. Campos
Felipe RedondoF. Redondo63
M
13
M
78Hugo CruzH. Cruz
Fabrizio FuscoF. Fusco55
M
14
A
75Pavel GutierrezP. Gutierrez

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Sevilla FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Sevilla FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Iglesias.


0.00
Sevilla FC get the match underway!
2.08
Matt Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Vega who brings the ball under control. Fernando Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Jean Pierre Dumas had no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
8.58
Eugenio Kiko advances with the ball. Eugenio Kiko plays a quick one-two with Albert Barkero and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Kiko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Gregorio Merino manages to keep it out.
12.36
Eugenio Kiko makes a simple pass to Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero knocks the ball forward, putting Frederico Soares through on goal. Frederico Soares rockets a shot on goal. The ball cannons off Alfredo Ramos, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
13.04
Eugenio Kiko takes a quick corner, playing it short to Andres Marcelino. Andres Marcelino muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.32
Matt Blake flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Diez who brings the ball under control. Rafael Diez makes a simple pass to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Fernandez.
16.39
Leonardo Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Kiko who takes it down. Eugenio Kiko threads a neat ball through to Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Marquez. Arturo Marquez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
22.39
Erik Darwinkel passes the ball forward to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Matt Matteo is offside!
24.54
Frederico Soares flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Verges who takes it down. Sebastian Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
27.44
Andres Marcelino kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Fernandez. Leonardo Fernandez sees Arturo Marquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Marquez edges inside the box! Arturo Marquez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.17
Arturo Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Verges who brings the ball neatly under control. Sebastian Verges makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Guillermo Navarro. Some good footwork from Guillermo Navarro provides some space. He shoots at goal but Gregorio Merino reads it well. Nice keeping!
34.07
Leonardo Fernandez threads the ball through to Eugenio Kiko. Eugenio Kiko shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
36.51
Juan-Carlos Bravo receives the ball from a throw-in from Matt Matteo. Juan-Carlos Bravo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel plays a one-two with Rafael Diez and advances towards the goal... Erik Darwinkel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jean Pierre Dumas!
39.41
Matt Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo finds some space and shoots from distance but Jean Pierre Dumas is on top of it.
45.00
Hugo Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Navarro. Guillermo Navarro sees Arturo Marquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Marquez makes a great pass forward. Frederico Soares runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
48.13
Guillermo Navarro plays the ball forward to Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges plays a quick one-two with Arturo Marquez and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Verges comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Alfredo Ramos.
55.07
Alberto Bravo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.08
Patricio Sanz pushes mid-way up the pitch. Patricio Sanz makes a probing pass to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.58
Guillermo Navarro knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
67.40
Matt Matteo advances with the ball. Matt Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean Pierre Dumas who gathers it comfortably.
69.47
Matt Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Vega tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
72.56
Juan-Carlos Bravo sees Matt Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
73.05
Erik Darwinkel threads a neat ball through to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.55
Andres Marcelino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Navarro. Guillermo Navarro sees Arturo Marquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Marquez shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Gregorio Merino as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
77.42
Corner kick to Sevilla FC. Eugenio Kiko plays it short to Guillermo Navarro. Some world-class footwork from Guillermo Navarro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Patricio Sanz steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
79.10
Juan-Carlos Bravo threads a neat ball through to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Erik Darwinkel through on goal. Erik Darwinkel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
81.47
Andres Marcelino sees Arturo Marquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Marquez cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Arturo Marquez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Gregorio Merino gets down and covers it.
83.50
Frederico Soares hacks Patricio Sanz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patricio Sanz stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.29
Leonardo Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Navarro. Guillermo Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Kiko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Gregorio Merino!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Sevilla FC
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
31%
45.2%
23.8%

Scorers
Matt Matteo 2
Andres Marcelino 13
Arturo Marquez 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Marquez of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings
1.Gregorio Merino (GK)
8
2.Alfredo Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Matt Blake (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Arias (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Sanz (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Diez (MID)
6
7.Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID)
6
8.Matt Matteo (MID)goal scored
8
9.Alberto Bravo (ATT)
6
10.Fernando Vega (ATT)
6
11.Erik Darwinkel (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicolas Rubio (GK)
0
13.Felipe Redondo (MID)
0
14.Fabrizio Fusco (MID)
0

1.Jean Pierre Dumas (GK)
6
2.Hugo Carrasco (DEF)
6
3.Andres Marcelino (DEF)goal scored
9
4.Leonardo Fernandez (DEF)
7
5.Andres Ruiz (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Navarro (MID)
7
7.Arturo Marquez (MID)goal scored
9
8.Eugenio Kiko (MID)
7
9.Albert Barkero (ATT)
6
10.Sebastian Verges (ATT)
6
11.Frederico Soares (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Roberto Campos (MID)
0
13.Hugo Cruz (MID)
0
14.Pavel Gutierrez (ATT)
0