Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     Albacete BalompieAlbacete Balompie
Computer Player Computer Player Alex Samson Alex Samson
Gregorio MerinoG. Merino69
G
1
G
82Isaac GrossmanI. Grossman
Alfredo RamosA. Ramos80
D
2
D
75Scott InglisS. Inglis
Matt BlakeM. Blake67
D
3
D
73Victor SantosV. Santos
Frederico AriasF. Arias57
D
4
D
72Andres NavarroA. Navarro
Patricio SanzP. Sanz56
D
5
D
71Enrique RamosE. Ramos
Rafael DiezR. Diez74
M
6
M
84Korey GruenebaumK. Gruenebaum
Juan-Carlos BravoJ. Bravo65
M
7captain
M
83Eugenio RomanE. Roman
Matt MatteoM. Matteo64
M
8
M
85Andres HierroA. Hierro
Alberto BravoA. Bravo72
A
9
M
78Shota IkediaS. Ikedia
Fernando VegaF. Vega69
A
10
A
72Martin FerrerM. Ferrer
Erik DarwinkelE. Darwinkel67
A
captain11
A
73Samuel FonsecaS. Fonseca
 
Nicolas RubioN. Rubio64
G
12
D
73Edward RowettE. Rowett
Felipe RedondoF. Redondo63
M
13
M
78Francisco VergesF. Verges
Fabrizio FuscoF. Fusco55
M
14
A
70Adolfo LeonA. Leon

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 19,164 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Suarez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie get the match underway!
10.13
Andres Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Frederico Arias is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
18.17
Andres Hierro makes a simple pass to Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Merino who gathers it comfortably.
20.11
Enrique Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Roman who gracefully takes it down. Eugenio Roman threads the ball through to Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.03
Enrique Ramos knocks the ball forward to Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
32.56
Victor Santos flicks a high ball forward to Korey Gruenebaum who takes it down. Korey Gruenebaum sees a break and surges forward. Korey Gruenebaum shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.14
Alberto Bravo flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Diez who brings the ball under control. Rafael Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Navarro.
36.23
With a delightful solo run, Eugenio Roman stretches the opposition's defence. Eugenio Roman rushes past Matt Blake! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eugenio Roman provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
49.03
Victor Santos threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Roman. Without breaking stride, Eugenio Roman plays the ball forward to Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Roman but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.28
Shota Ikedia makes a probing pass to Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer shoots from long range but is denied by Gregorio Merino. Excellent save.
59.15
Eugenio Roman hits a low pass to Shota Ikedia. Shota Ikedia tries a spectacular long range effort. Gregorio Merino gets down and covers it.
67.18
Andres Hierro hits a low pass to Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Gregorio Merino reads it well. Good keeping!
73.21
Andres Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Roman comfortably collects the pass. Eugenio Roman runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eugenio Roman advances inside the box! Eugenio Roman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
75.40
Erik Darwinkel comes in with a late challenge on Andres Hierro. The referee calls over Erik Darwinkel and shows him a yellow card! Andres Hierro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.19
Rafael Diez flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Navarro.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Albacete Balompie
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
27.7%
72.3%
Play Area
30.8%
47.7%
21.5%

Scorers
Martin Ferrer 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Roman of Albacete Balompie

Match Ratings
1.Gregorio Merino (GK)
7
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)
6
9.Alberto Bravo (ATT)
6
10.Fernando Vega (ATT)
6
11.Erik Darwinkel (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Nicolas Rubio (GK)
0
13.Felipe Redondo (MID)
0
14.Fabrizio Fusco (MID)
0

1.Isaac Grossman (GK)
6
2.Scott Inglis (DEF)
6
3.Victor Santos (DEF)
6
4.Andres Navarro (DEF)
6
5.Enrique Ramos (DEF)
7
6.Korey Gruenebaum (MID)
6
7.Eugenio Roman (MID)
9
8.Andres Hierro (MID)
7
9.Shota Ikedia (MID)
7
10.Martin Ferrer (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Samuel Fonseca (ATT)
6
 
12.Edward Rowett (DEF)
0
13.Francisco Verges (MID)
0
14.Adolfo Leon (ATT)
0